St Petersburg Beach is just minutes away from downtown St Petersburg, and the area is renowned for spectacular rivers, nature preserves, state forests, world-class fishing and championship golf. St Petersburg Beach ranks as one of the best beaches in Florida, especially on the West Coast of Florida. St Petersburg Beach, on the central gulf coast of Florida, has a small town atmosphere with plenty of vacation amenities within walking distance. St Petersburg Beach vacation rentals are just a few miles from St Petersburg, FL, and about 35 miles from Tampa, FL.

Pass-a-Grille Beach, the Southernmost of Pinellas County’s barrierbeaches, was the first beach community on the Gulf of Mexico to develop as a weekend residential spot for successful Tampa and St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille Beach has long been considered the jewel in the crown of west coast beaches. Situated on the southern tip of Pinellas County, Pass-a-Grille is home to the famous “Hurricane” restaurant which overlooks the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A little history: According to legend, it is thought that Pass-a-Grille derives its name from the French Passe aux Grilleurs, which means “the passageway of the grillers” in honor of the fisherman who used to grill their catch of the day on the shore when the island was still a post for pirates.

The Salvador Dali museum is one of several local attractions including the Saint Petersburg Museum of History and the Bayfront Center Arena. The Salvador Dali Museum is the flagship of cultural tourism on the West Coast of Florida, welcoming over 200,000 visitors each year from around the world. Salvador Dali Museum is the World’s largest collection of works by the renowned Spanish surrealist. Petersburg’s Salvador Dali Museum is the permanent home of the world’s most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist’s work.

St Petersburg Beach is also know for hotels and resorts like the Tradewinds Hotel/Resort. The Tadewinds Hotel/Resort is a tropical haven where guests can find peace and relaxation in style and comfort with superior service reflecting the spirit of American Samoa. Tradewinds Hotel offers a range of business and recreational facilities including a restaurant, bar, internet caf, conference facilities, gymnasium. The Pier Hotel is located in the heart of Florida’s premier downtown waterfront district, within walking distance to many local museums and attractions, and along the same road as the world famous St. Petersburg Pier. The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club is the only luxury St. Petersburg, Florida hotel on the West Coast with the combination of a private marina,’-hole golf course and 12-court tennis complex. The Vinoy is a fine example of’20’s Mediterranean Revival architecture that has earned it a place in the National Register of Historic Places. St Petersburg Beach Florida has a great assortment of hotels and resorts. Don Cesar Is the hotel resort known as Florida’s Legendary Pink Palace since’28, the luxury resort is revered internationally for its sprawling, sugar-white beach, unparalleled dining, rejuvenating Beach Club & Spa, fabulous fishing, children’s program, nearby tennis and golf. The Don Cesar has a long list of famous guests and has hosted every president since Gerald Ford (excluding Ronald Reagan) and also Franklin D.

If you are looking for good food and good times on the water n St Petersburg beach you may consider the Sloppy Pelican. The Sloppy Pelican is one of St. Pete Beach’s newest waterfront bar & grill. A favorite for locals and visitors alike, our menu offers a wide variety that everyone is going to enjoy; from fresh seafood and pasta prepared from scratch, to the biggest burgers and tastiest nachos on the beach. Out of all the restaurants in St Petersburg Beach the Hurricane restaurant is one of the most popular. The Hurricane Restaurant: a landmark multi-storied restaurant/bar/entertainment complex is situated across the street from the beach right in the middle of Pass a Grille and keeps the hungry and thirsty beachgoers happy late into the evening. Another Place that is a great party hot spot restaurant on St Petersburg Beach is Jimmy B’s. Jimmy B’s Beach Bar caters to the upscale crowd so you better make sure you’re ready to roll.

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