Can I swim at St. Pete Beach?

Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates.



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No, there is no seaweed blob on our beautiful beaches. St. Pete/Clearwater is known for its pristine sugar sands and clear, light green Gulf waters.

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Red tide is more common in the warmer summer and fall months, but it can occur at other times of year. It's important to know that red tide is sporadic, not ever-present. In other words, there's a very good chance you won't have to worry about red tide during your beach vacation in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida.

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Pete Beach area so you can plan, eat, dine, and adventure your way through your Florida Gulf Coast family vacation. Hugging the western coast of Florida just outside of the St. Petersburg-Tampa metro area is a 23-mile stretch of white sand and blue water.

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Located on the shores of Treasure Island, St. Pete's Municipal Beach offers 500 feet of white sand and recreation, including beach volleyball courts, full shower and changing facilities, a snack bar, and beach-accessible wheelchairs.

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Madeira Beach: Alcoholic beverages are permitted on the beach. St. Pete Beach: Alcoholic beverages are allowed on the sand at beachfront hotels, but this is limited to hotel guests.

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Pete Beach is more laid back and relaxed. Clearwater is more of a “party town” as it is closer to Tampa, while St. Pete Beach is less of a spring break destination and more of a relaxing getaway. Overall, Clearwater would likely be a better vacation spot for younger couples looking for excitement, while St.

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Pass-a-Grille Beach is a long undeveloped stretch of public beach, perfect for a variety of water sports, including parasailing, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and kiteboarding. Recent visitors raved about St. Pete Beach, noting the soft, white sand, terrific maintenance and warm Gulf of Mexico waters.

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Gorgeous St. Pete Beach was named the #1 Beach in the U.S. for 2021 by Tripadvisor's community of travelers. No wonder: Its soft, white sands, warm Gulf of Mexico waters and friendly, laid-back vibe are loved by locals and visitors alike.

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Don't swim in or around red tide because the toxin can cause skin irritation, rashes, burning and sore eyes. Is it OK to eat shellfish at a restaurant or purchase shellfish from a seafood market during a red tide?

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St Petersburg (often called St Pete, for short) and St Pete Beach (no 's) are two different municipalities. St Petersburg is a fairly large city on the mainland. St Pete Beach is a small town located on the barrier island of Long Key.

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Wonderful hard packed sand, easy to walk on and has an excellent length to walk and walk without obstruction. 8 miles is a long way barefoot - not what I'm used to! The beach was gorgeous on this 78 F / 26 C afternoon.

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Pete's most prized amenities is its natural beauty, which includes 244 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and intercoastal waterways. There's also a unique downtown waterfront with restaurants and bars and a free Looper Trolley that connects to the city's major attractions.

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10 Best Beaches in St. Petersburg Clearwater
  • Fort De Soto Park.
  • Treasure Island Beach.
  • Pass-A-Grille Beach.
  • Sand Key Park.
  • Anclote Key Preserve State Park.
  • Honeymoon Island State Park.
  • St. Pete Beach.
  • Sunset Beach.


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Best Secluded Beaches near St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
  • North Shore Park. 8.6 mi. ...
  • Shell Key Preserve. 5.2 mi. ...
  • Island Kayak Tours. 4.5 mi. ...
  • Redneck Riviera. 13.2 mi. ...
  • Ft De Soto Ferry to Egmont Key. 8.3 mi. ...
  • Sunset at Pass-A-Grille Beach. 2.8 mi. ...
  • Fort Desoto Dog Beach. 7.1 mi. 4.7 (41 reviews) ...
  • Sheraton Sand Key. 11.4 mi. 3.0 (3 reviews)


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I've been to St Pete Beach twice, both for a week at a time, and had no car and didn't need it. Unless you plan on going to the parks and big shopping malls, it's just a waste of money in my opinion. The shuttle service Super Shuttle is cheap, reliable, clean, and has friendly drivers.

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in 2019, 2018 and 2016.) St. Pete Beach was named Tripadvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021 (and #5 in the world)!

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Home to Tripadvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021, this friendly, laid-back beach town is part family destination, part low-key haven for aspiring beach bums. Wherever you are in St. Pete Beach, you're never far from great spots to eat, drink and shop.

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From TripAdvisor: “A great walking beach with white quartz sand, clear calm water, and seashells by the truckload.

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