When did St Petersburg Beach become St. Pete Beach?

At the time of its incorporation in 1957, its name was St. Petersburg Beach. On March 9, 1994, locals voted to officially change the name to the shorter version of St. Pete Beach, to distinguish it from the city of St.



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Petersburg Beach and unincorporated Pinellas County to become the City of St. Petersburg Beach. In 1994, the citizens voted to shorten the name to St. Pete Beach to lessen the confusion with the City of St. Petersburg, located on the mainland to the east.

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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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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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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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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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A: St. Petersburg is one of the cheaper metro areas to live in Florida with a cost of living only 0.4 percent above the nation's average. By comparison, Miami's cost of living is 22.4 percent higher than the national average.

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