Does St Pete have nice beaches?

Consistently ranked among the top beaches in the nation, St. Pete offers visitors and residents access to some of Florida's finest beaches and waterfront recreation. The variety of sandy spots in and around St. Pete invite relaxing beach days, exploration, sports, recreation, and wildlife-watching.



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In fact, in recent years, both have been named the best beaches in the U.S. Clearwater Beach was named the '#1 Beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor in 2019. Most recently, TripAdvisor also ranked St. Pete Beach the '#1 Best Beach in the U.S. in 2021!

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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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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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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. See our chart of average Gulf water temperatures below.

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The 20 best clear-water beaches in Florida are:
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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The best time to visit St. Petersburg is from mid-June to September. Although it's expensive, St. Petersburg's near 24 hours of sunshine and White Nights celebrations during the summer months are not to be missed.

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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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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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6 Places with the Bluest Water in the U.S.
  1. Blue Hole – Santa Rosa, New Mexico. ...
  2. Chena Hot Springs – Fairbanks, Alaska. ...
  3. Las Olas Beach – Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ...
  4. Grand Lake – Grand Lake, Colorado. ...
  5. La Jolla Cove & Sail Bay – San Diego, California. ...
  6. Lake Conway – Edgewood, Florida.


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Best Beaches in the U.S. for 2023
  • Miami Beach.
  • St. Augustine.
  • Cape May.
  • Hilton Head.
  • The Hamptons.
  • Big Sur.
  • Ogunquit.
  • Nantucket.


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?? The Best Clear Water Beaches in the USA
  • Lanikai Beach, Hawaii. ...
  • South Beach (Miami Beach), Florida. ...
  • Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida. ...
  • Flamenco Beach (Culebra), Puerto Rico. ...
  • Waimea Bay Beach Park, Hawaii — One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in the US. ...
  • Calusa Beach (Big Pine Key), Florida. ...
  • Huntington Beach, California.


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Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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The waves that come from the Atlantic Ocean are significantly higher, so if you're looking to go surfing – the East coast is better, he explained. The wind on the East coast drives the waves, Dr. Beach said, leading to better surf and a cool breeze, too. The East coast also has bigger sand dunes than the West, he said.

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The clear, teal water is home to a wide variety of aquatic creatures, including friendly octopuses, bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, crabs, shrimp, and snapper. In fact, Egmont Key is one of the largest sea turtle nesting grounds in the state.

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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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