For guides to the area click one of the links below.

City of St. Petersburg - includes a visitor's guide, news, events, neighborhoods, and more.

St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce - Official site for tourist and business information for the St. Petersburg Area.

The Gulf Beaches provide 28 miles of white sand for all types of beach activities. The Gulf Beaches are the home of the Seabird Sanctuary and two local Historical Museums, one on the north end of the beach and the other on the south end. There are 2 county parks, both are located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Sand Key Park is just south of Clearwater. On the west side of the park, there are public restrooms and showers and beautiful white sandy beaches. Fort Desoto County Park is 28 miles south of Sand Key, along the boundary of St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach.  The Fort was built in  1898 and offers a self guided tour.  The park consists of 900 acres and houses 2 fishing piers, picnic areas, nature trails, swimming, boat ramp, and a 235 site camping area.

Sunken Gardens - 9 Miles - 20 Minutes
World renowned tropical gardens
ADDRESS: 1825 4th St. N St. Petersburg FL Pinellas
PHONE/EXT: 727-551-3100
FAX: 727-551-3101
HOURS: 10-4 Wednesday to Sunday
COMMENTS: The 7-acre tropical garden in St. Petersburg is home to tens of thousands of tropical plants, trees and flowers. The lush scenery attracts a variety of tropical birds as well. Contact the park for information on shows and guided tours.

Cypress Gardens - 100 Miles - 1.5 Hour
ADDRESS:  6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, Fla. 33884
PHONE/EXT:   863-324-2111
HOURS:  Call
COMMENTS: Botanical exhibits, concerts, ice shows and more.

Egmont Key State Park
PHONE/EXT: 727-893-2627
COMMENTS: This 440-acre island is home of the only manned lighthouse in the U.S. Egmont Key State Park is at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach. Access by private boat.

Fort De Soto Park
ADDRESS: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S Tierra Verde FL Pinellas
PHONE/EXT: 727-866-2484
COMMENTS: This barrier island and 900-acre park located south of St. Petersburg wins frequent acclaim from national beach experts. It was THE top US beach in 2005.

Boyd Hill Nature Park
ADDRESS:  1101 Country Club Way S., St Petersburg, Fl
PHONE/EXT:  727-893-7326
HOURS:  call
COMMENTS:  A 245 acre park features more than 3 miles of trails & boardwalks through many of Fl. unique ecosystems. The park has an aviary, an environmental Ed center, camp grounds & more. Children's camping program.  Salt & fresh water fishing is available. 

Disney World - 100 Miles - 1.5 Hours
ADDRESS: 1675 N Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista FL Regional
HOURS: Seasonal
COMMENTS: The king of amusement parks offers the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon and River Country.

Universal Studios - 112 Miles - 1.75 Hours
ADDRESS: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando FL Regional
PHONE/EXT: 407-363-8000
HOURS: Opens 9 a.m.; closing hours seasonal
COMMENTS: Encompassing over 840 acres in Orlando, Universal Orlando is a vacation destination with two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Both feature thrill rides, shopping, dining and offer Hollywood-themed entertainment.

Sea World - 110 Miles - 1.5 Hours
ADDRESS: 6600 Sea Harbor Drive Orlando FL Regional
PHONE/EXT: 800-327-2424
HOURS: Open year-round; hours vary by season
COMMENTS: A collection of the world's most exotic and exciting sealife, including Shamu the killer whale, surrounds educational exhibits, entertainment shows and thrill rides.

Busch Gardens - 28 Miles - 20 Minutes
ADDRESS: 3000 E. Busch Blvd. Tampa FL Hillsborough
PHONE/EXT: 813-987-5283
HOURS: Open year-round; hours vary
COMMENTS: Tampa Bay's only hometown theme park offers animal attractions, thrill rides (especially roller coasters), live entertainment and shopping. The Budweiser brewery, which once sat in the middle of the property, has since closed but free samples of beer are still offered at a hospitality hut.

Adventure Island - 28 Miles - 45 Minutes
ADDRESS: 10001 McKinley Dr. Tampa FL Hillsborough

EPCOT® Center
See the past, present and future including architecture, culture and food from around the world.

Florida Gulf Coast Art Center
ADDRESS: Heritage Park
PHONE/EXT: 813-584-8634
COMMENTS: Extensive collection of South Eastern fine crafts. Educational programs, workshops, and diverse exhibitions schedule.

Florida International Museum
ADDRESS: 100 2nd Street N., St. Petersburg
PHONE/EXT: 1-800-777-9882

Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
ADDRESS: 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach
PHONE/EXT: 813-360-2491
COMMENTS: The museum's exhibits trace the rich history of the barrier islands.

Great Explorations
ADDRESS: On the Pier in downtown St. Petersburg
PHONE/EXT: 813-821-8992
COMMENTS: A "hands on" children's museum dedicated to making learning fun.

Holocaust Memorial Museum & Educational Center
ADDRESS: 5001 113th Street, Madeira Beach
PHONE/EXT: 727-820-0100
COMMENTS: Hosts traveling exhibits on the Holocaust and World War II.

Museum of Fine Arts
ADDRESS: 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg
PHONE/EXT: 727-896-2667
COMMENTS: Features an excellent collection of European, American, Pre-Columbian and Far Eastern art.

Salvador Dali Museum
ADDRESS: 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida
PHONE/EXT: 727-823-3767
HOURS:
COMMENTS: The world's most comprehensive collection of works by the famous Spanish master.

Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
ADDRESS: 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
PHONE/EXT: 813-987-6100
COMMENTS: The Southeast's largest science center offers high-value entertainment through interactive, permanent exhibits plus a variety of traveling shows and demonstrations, featuring Florida's only IMAX® Dome Theater, MOSIMAX.

St. Petersburg Museum of History
ADDRESS: 335 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg
PHONE/EXT: 727-894-1052
HOURS: COMMENTS: Displays and exhibits depicting St. Petersburg's past. Also home to an exact replica of the world's first commercial airliner.

Spongeorama
ADDRESS: 510 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs
PHONE/EXT: 727-942-3771
COMMENTS: A museum, theater and gift shop which captures the history of the sponge industry.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
ADDRESS: 249 Windward Passage Clearwater FL Pinellas
PHONE/EXT: 727-441-1790
E-MAIL: cma@cmaquarium.org
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9-5; Saturday 9-4; Sunday 11-4
COMMENTS: The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit, working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research and animal assisted therapy and rescue. Critters making temporary homes there include: injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles.

Florida Aquarium
ADDRESS: 701 Channelside Drive Tampa FL Hillsborough
PHONE/EXT: 813-273-4000
HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COMMENTS: Opened in March 1995, the 152,000-square-foot aquarium tells Florida's unique water story as it follows a drop of water from its underground source to the open sea. The attraction features more than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals native to Florida and from all over the globe. Children-friendly exhibits, including petting tanks, abound.

Konger Coral Sea Aquarium
ADDRESS: 850 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs
PHONE/EXT: 727-938-5378
HOURS:
COMMENTS: 120,000 gallon main tank aquarium plus other displays featuring marine life.

Lowry Park Zoo
ADDRESS: 7530 North Blvd., Tampa
PHONE/EXT: 813-935-8552
COMMENTS: One of the top three zoos of its size in North America; this facility offers an Asian domain, primate area, children's petting zoo, Florida Wildlife Center and Manatee Aquatic Center.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
ADDRESS:18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores
PHONE/EXT: 727-391-6211
COMMENTS: North America's largest wild bird hospital featuring over 500 injured birds on display.

St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
ADDRESS: St. Petersburg FL Pinellas
PHONE/EXT: 727-360-3278
COMMENTS: This beach is billed as the "widest beach in Florida" at one-quarter mile. Public access is at 11260 Gulf Blvd. off Central Avenue, Treasure Island. Parking is 50 cents an hour. Amenities include dressing rooms, snack bar, 10 volleyball courts and a free wheelchair

Madeira Beach
ADDRESS: Madeira Beach FL Pinellas
PHONE/EXT: 727-392-0665
COMMENTS: Several public beach accesses are located on Gulf Boulevard from 128th Avenue W to 154th Avenue West. Main accesses is at Disabled American Veterans (Archibald Beach) at 151st Avenue W. ; the county park at 144th Avenue W; and South Beach near Johns Pass. Public parking available at main accesses, Stewart Park and between 128th and 135th avenues

The Pier - 8 Miles 15 Minutes
Shopping - Dining - Adventure
ADDRESS: 800 2nd Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg
PHONE/EXT: 727-821-6164
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Thu; 10-10 Fri-Sat; 11-7 Sun
COMMENTS: Sitting at the end of a mile-long stretch into Tampa Bay, The Pier is a five-story inverted pyramid offering retail shops, restaurants, live music and boat docks. Observation decks offer views of Tampa Bay and downtown St. Petersburg. The Pier also plays hosts to various events and is a popular place to watch city firework shows.

Kennedy Space Center - 150 Miles - 2.5 Hours
ADDRESS:  Orsino, Fl
PHONE/EXT:   321-449-4444
HOURS:  Call
COMMENTS: Journey through space and time

Weeki Wachee Springs - 75 Miles - 1 1/4 Hour
ADDRESS:  6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, Fl
PHONE/EXT:  352-596-2062
HOURS:  vary with the Season - contact one of their Mermaids
COMMENTS: Entertainment and adventures for ALL Ages!

John's Pass Village - 8 Miles - 15 Minutes
Fishing capital of the Pinellas Coast
ADDRESS: Pass-A-Grille Beach, St. Petersburg
COMMENTS: Public accesses are along Gulf Way from First Avenue to 22nd Avenue in St. Pete Beach. Metered parking for $1 an hour. Showers, restrooms and snack bar at Ninth Avenue.

If pro sports are your fancy, Tampa Bay is the home of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Storm, Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Mutiny. We also have nine pro baseball teams which have their spring training in our area.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays  
Tropicana Field
1 Stadium Drive, St. Petersburg
888-FAN-RAYS (326-7297)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL Football
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa
Ticket Office 813-879-2827 Toll Free: 800-795-2827

Tampa Bay Mutiny - Major League Soccer
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa
813- 289- 6811

Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL
Ice Palace
401 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida
813-301-6600

Tampa Bay Storm - Arena Football
Ice Palace
401 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida
(813) 301-6600

Biking, roller blading, jogging or walking
The Pinellas Trail offers a 34 mile challenge for biking, roller blading, jogging or walking. This trail goes from Tarpon Springs at the north end to St. Petersburg in the south. This trail replaced the rail road tracks that use to be used throughout the county and now offers a safe trail for natural pleasures. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. Pets may be walked along the trail on a leash.

Camping
Two waterfront campgrounds are located on our beaches, The KOA in Madeira Beach and Fort Desoto Park Campgrounds. Try pitching a tent and roll out the sleeping bag or maybe you will want to rent a log cabin or just pull up in your RV and start grilling the hotdogs. Everything you need to enjoy the great Florida weather.

KOA Campground at Bay Pines
Canoe Outpost
Outdoor Activities
Bicycle Outfitters
Body Bat
Trail Sports

Golf
Enjoy the ideal destination spot for the ultimate golf vacation experience. The area has a wide variety of golf courses to challenge the low handicap golfer or just to have fun for the beginner. The Tampa Bay Beaches area boasts 34 beautiful and reasonably priced golf courses or perhaps you would like to play at one of the many private clubs or be a spectator for one of the PGA tournaments held in the area. Lighted driving ranges to improve your game in the cool evenings or try one of our local golf equipment retail outlets that will help you find the right clubs for your game.

East Bay Golf Club
Bay Pointe Golf Club
Tides Golf Club
Treasure island Golf, Tennis Recreation
Miniature / Adventure Golf
Adventure Mini Golf locations can be found all along the beach communities
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
Ruins De El Dorado Adventure Golf
Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf
Advances Tee Times USA
Golfer Guide/Fellenz

Fishing
Water, water everywhere - and what a place to fish! Our 30 miles of sandy shoreline, seawalls and fishing piers provide the casual fisherman hours of enjoyment and relaxation. Charter boats offer sport and deep sea fishing in the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Climb aboard a professional charter or party boat for a 1/2 day or full day of fishing. You provide the skill and muscle and they provide the equipment and know where to find the fish.

Hubbard's Deep Sea Fishing
Redington Long Pier
Harmon Gulf Charters
Capt. Vic's
Capt. Kidd Deep Sea Fishing
Far Horizon's Fishing Charters
Last Dime Fishing Charters
Fisherman's Ideal Supply House
John's Pass Marina

Sightseeing and Cruises
If you're interested in sightseeing our area by water, be sure to take one of the Dolphin watch, nature and sightseeing cruises. The Gulf Beaches are famous for their fabulous sunsets. Why not enjoy a sunset sailing cruise offered by many of the area's charter and sightseeing ships. Or you may wish to have a picnic on one of our islands and spend the day looking for shells or sharks teeth.

If you are lucky enough to be here in the weeks leading up to Christmas, check out the numerous Christmas Boat Parades.

Star Dancer Cruises
Starlite Cruises
Dolphin Watch and Nature Cruises
Shell Key Shuttle
Sun Cruz Casino Cruise Ship
Capt. Memos Pirate Cruise
A Touch of Class Cruises
Duffy Electric Boat Company

Water Sports
If you want more excitement, then rent a jet ski, wave runner or try parasailing for a birds eye view of our beautiful beaches or fill the thrill of ocean racing on one of super fast powerboats or rent a boat for the family and go water skiing or wake boarding or tubing. What ever your imagination will lead you. You will find it on the Suncoast.

Sea Screamer
Jet Works Parasail and Wave Runners
Tierra Verde Boat Rentals
St. Pete Parasails
Florida International Jet Ski

Indoor Entertainment & Meeting Facilities
Bayfront Center & Mahaffey Theater
400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg
727-892-5767
Arena and performing arts theater featuring a multitude of entertainment.

Harborview Center
300 Cleveland St., Clearwater
727-462-6778
Harborview Center is a multi-purpose facility conveniently located in downtown Clearwater with spectacular views of the coastal skyline and the Gulf of Mexico.

Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater
727-791-7400
Musical, dance and educational programs in a state-of-the-art setting.

Tropicana Field
One Stadium Dr., St. Petersburg
727-825-3100
Florida's only domed stadium. Home to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and other sporting events, conventions, trade shows, concerts & entertainment.

The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
727-892-5202
One of the nation's largest dance floors, featuring a variety of live entertainment.

The Long Center
1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater
727-726-2181
Recreation complex with a wide array of indoor and outdoor sports.