St. Pete Beach, the 'Sunset Capital of Florida'
St. Pete Beach, the most southern link in a chain of barrier islands that make up the Tampa Bay Sun Coast, offers residents and visitors alike miles of white sandy beaches that gently border the Gulf of Mexico. St. Pete Beach, formerly known as St. Petersburg Beach, has a wide variety of accommodations ranging from four star resorts to the classic Florida "mom and pop" motels that bring back memories of a slower paced time.
St. Pete Beach Travel and Visitor Guide has been created by beach locals and is designed to give you the information you need to plan your next visit to St. Pete Beach including one of the most complete listings of Hotels, Motels, Condo's and Resorts.
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Of course you will need to eat and have a refreshing drink while enjoying St. Pete Beach so we have included an excellent listing of Restaurants, Bars and Night Clubs.
Best way to see all of St. Pete Beach? Try the Pinellas Beach Trolley which you can ride all day long for only a few bucks. The Trolley runs the length of Gulf Boulevard from Clearwater Beach south to Pass-a-Grille with stops every several blocks. It's a great way to eat, shop and drink at the best spots on the beach without having to hassle with traffic or parking.
If you are going to drive we have included an interactive Google Map on our St. Pete Beach Map Page.
St. Pete Beach offers a wide variety of activities including deep sea fishing charters, dinner cruises, boat and waverunner rentals, parasailing and more. Our Things To Do Page has a complete list of fun and exciting activities.
Shopping is one the most important parts of any vacation and St. Pete Beach has plenty of shopping opportunities available. Our St. Pete Beach Shopping has a list of some of the most popular shops and stores on St. Pete Beach.
How's the weather down there? Just check out our Weather Page for the current St. Pete Beach conditions, 5 day forecast and the current weather radar of the area.
While you are visiting St. Pete Beach remember to always wear sun screen and to tip your bartender and waitress. In Florida, these hard working folks have to make their living off that 15% to 20% gratuity you leave as a reward for their service.
Beach Weddings
St. Pete Beach is the perfect place for your Beach Wedding. Sugar white sand and a variety of beachfront resort venues make a St. Pete Beach Wedding one you and your guests will remember forever. Be sure to visit our Beach Weddings Page for more Beach Wedding St. Pete Beach Wedding Planners, photographers and more. Big Wedding, Tiny Budget? Shop Ann's Bridal Bargains Today!
St. Pete Beach is also famous for Deep Sea Fishing Charters, area Golf Courses, Boat and Waverunner Rentals and more. Check out the Things To Do St. Pete Beach Page for a complete listing of beach activities.
St. Pete Beach Events
Philadelphia Philles Spring Training
601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
Enjoy the fun and excitement of baseball in Clearwater, Fla., as the Phillies get ready for 2012.
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Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training
373 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
The Toronto Blue Jays will play 17 home games during the 2012 Grapefruit League season at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.
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New York Yankees Spring Training
1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL 33614
George M. Steinbrenner Field is a 31-acre complex with a seating capacity of 11,026 seats.
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The Ultimate Women's Fitness & Wellness Event - February 24-26
Getaway Fitness, a leading provider of luxury boot camp vacations, announces the dates for The Ultimate Women's Fitness & Wellness Event 2012 a women's health and fitness extravaganza. Held on February 24-26, 2012 at the TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL, it will feature inspiring speakers on the topic of women's health, fitness, nutrition and beauty.
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Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg takes place March 23-25, 2012 and is run on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn waterfront circuit that includes a combination of adjacent downtown streets circling Pioneer Park, the Progress Energy Center for the Arts, the Salvador Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport, which overlook the Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina.
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The Corey Avenue Sunset Celebration The monthly event features local artists and crafters along the sidewalks among Corey Avenues unique storefronts. Most shops are opened late and as always there is free Parking and admission. Corey Sunset Celebration is hosted by the Corey Area Business Association and takes place on the last Friday of every month, year round.
Corey Fresh Market
On Corey Avenue between Blind Pass Road and Boca Ciega Drive
Designed to emulate an open air farmer’s market, vendors will have their wares set up for sale while Corey merchants will be open during market hours for shopping and dining.
The market will run Sundays, October through May
Click here for a list of more St. Pete Beach Events
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St. Pete Beach News
St. Pete Beach gets federal grant for marina
An idea to reinvigorate the city's downtown with a high-traffic marina got a major cash infusion this week when the city won $219,750 from a federal grant to build transient docks.
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St. Pete Beach approves $25K traffic analysis to vet one-way street plan
Could redirecting the traffic flow in the city's downtown core bring more business to Corey Avenue merchants?
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Swigwam Beach Bar in St. Pete Beach keeps its sidewalk seating, despite complaints, commission decides
The 3-2 vote to allow the bar to continue to sell alcohol to patrons sitting in chairs on the sidewalk outside the bar echoed an equally sharp split among Corey Avenue business owners.
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For more news visit our St. Pete Beach News and Events Page.
Don't forget to visit St. Pete Beach's neighbor to the north, Treasure Island. To find out more about Treasure Island visit Treasure Island Visitor and Travel Guide.
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