inside 20 BEACHES & 14 12 10 8 WELCOME BY THE NUMBERS TAMPA BAY PLACES TO STAY 7 PICTURES ON THE WALLS With nearly 400 murals decorating the walls of St. Pete, it is easy to spot them. Take a free Mural Tour in downtown St. Pete or bike or walk around on your own. 8 Visit the Beer-muda Triangle of Dunedin . Eight breweries are within walking distance, including Florida’s first craft brewery, Dunedin Brewery. The Gulp Coast features 40+ breweries. 66 68 70 18 PLANNING YOUR TRIP BLACK-OWNED LGBTQ+ BEST LIST 23 PIRATE PASS With over 50 shops and restaurants, John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk is an outdoor shopping paradise. Stroll the boardwalk along the water or make your way to Madeira Beach nearby. 24 GET TO DA CHOPPA See St. Pete/Clearwater from the air with a helicopter tour over the Gulf beaches with Tampa Bay Aviation . 29 BEST VIEWS OF ST. PETE Play, shop and dine, all at the St. Pete Pier . Stay and watch the sun set over the downtown St. Pete skyline at Pier Teaki. 1 MAKE A STOP ON THE GULP COAST BUCKET LIST 13 REAL BEACHES HAVE SUNSETS Watch the sun set on the Gulf at Clearwater Beach’s Sunsets at Pier 60 daily celebration. Open air market, fire breathing buskers and music accompany the sun as it dips below the horizon. 14 SAND DOLLAR, DOLLAR BILL Y’ALL Find a whole sand dollar as you shell on America’s Best Beaches. Find more than one? Crack one open to find its teeth that resemble white doves. 15 RING RING, SUNSET CELEBRATION Ready for a fun challenge? Check off as many of these classic St. Pete/Clearwater experiences as you can! ART & CULTURE BEACH & WATER OUTDOORS FOOD & DRINK CITY/TOWN MISC 2 MORE THAN JUST A MARKET Join the frenzy and pick your favorite aperitivo at Mazzaro’s Italian Market in St. Pete. Everything is made from scratch and is always delicious at this iconic culinary destination. 3 GROUPER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Catch your own grouper aboard one of the many fishing charters out of John’s Pass , or munch on a fresh caught grouper sandwich at Frenchy’s Rockaway . 4 “WURST PLACE ON THE BEECH” The dive bar of all dive bars, welcome to Mahuffer’s, in Indian Shores. Sometimes live music, sometimes live food. Always an interesting time. 5 WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S FISH The unmistakable scent of smoked fish can’t be missed as you head to or from the beach in South Pasadena at Ted Peters Smoked Fish. Lots of outdoor seating and charm at this local classic. 6 SNORKEL WITH THE FISH, AND DINNER Snorkel in a 33,500-gallon aquarium at RumFish Grill at TradeWinds’ “ Swim with the Fishes ” experience. Dry off and eat at the same restaurant. WHEN YOU WISH UPON A TREE After getting surreal at The Dalí Museum , head outside to the Avant-garden to make a wish as you tie your admission bracelet onto the wishing tree. 18 SUNSET CRUISE, PIRATE STYLE Be a pirate for a day as you board Captain Memo’s for family fun on the water as the sun sets on Clearwater Beach . 30 “GET WEIRD” AND DANCE Keep Gulfport Weird, as they say. As you stroll by shops and restaurants, you’ll end up at the old Casino where you can Swing, Tango, or Ballroom dance your night away. 31 HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE WARBLESONS Find the whimsical Birds on Beach statues scattered along Beach Drive . Embark on a sort-of scavenger hunt to find the Warbleson family of birds. 9 IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE Mosey on over to the Warehouse Arts District in St. Pete and make your own glass keepsake at Zen Glass Studio & Gallery . No experience necessary! 19 I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, FOR DOLPHINS Climb aboard on the Dolphin Racer out of St. Pete Beach where a dolphin sighting is just about guaranteed. Don’t forget your camera! 25 MEET AND HELP LOCAL WILDLIFE Feed sting rays at Clearwater Marine Aquarium , and learn about their rescue and rehabilitation efforts around the Tampa Bay area and beyond. 26 DROP A LINE, A FISHING LINE Considered the longest fishing pier in the world, you can literally drive up to your fishing spot along the old Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier. Easy access to deep water, it’s open 24/7. 27 HAVE A HOOT 10 MIND = BLOWN Have your mind blown to what glass can do at Imagine Museum and Chihuly Collection . From a wedding dress or surreal sculptures to chandeliers, it’s all made of glass. 11 20 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW See below you as you explore coastal areas in clear kayaks with See through Canoe/Get up and Go at Fort De Soto . Evening paddles are available with light up kayaks/SUPs. 21 MAXIMUM SLIDE Hike up the giant inflatable slide to get the best views of the widest beach at Treasure Island , then slide down and dip into the warm Gulf waters. 32 WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE Find your own sponge in the Greek Capital of Florida, Tarpon Springs . Go on a sponge diving excursion or find a sponge in one of many gift shops along Dodecanese Blvd . Opa! 33 EVERY DAY I’M SHUFFLING Ring the sunset bell at Pass-A-Grille beach as the sun finishes its trek across the sky. Complete the day with food and drink on Historic 8th Ave . COMMUNITIES ORANGE YOU GLAD IN DUNEDIN Eye spy little orange murals scattered around Dunedin. See how many of the nearly 1,000 oranges you can find while walking around downtown. 16 PADDLE THROUGH A LIVING TUNNEL When the conditions are right, you can paddle through mangrove tunnels at Fort de Soto or Caladesi Island along marked trails. Rentals available for this unique experience 17 CAMP ON THE BEACH Want to escape? Paddle, boat or ferry to Shell Key and set up camp . Bask in the peace and quiet as you lay under the stars and wake up to your own stretch of beach. Hoot at a Barred Owl at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve . Tucked away in St. Pete’s suburbs is an oasis with an abundance of nature and wildlife. 28 BIKE 47 MILES OF TRAIL Cruise on the Pinellas Trail. Hop off the trail to one of several breweries, shops and restaurants lining the trail from Tarpon Springs down to St. Pete. Friday night at St. Pete Shuffleboard Club is free, so grab your biscuits and tangs and BYOB as you hit the world’s largest shuffleboard club. 34 THE STREETS PAVED WITH PINK Take the scenic route on south St. Pete’s famed Pink Streets . Pink dye was added to the concrete on the first concrete paved streets to stand out amongst the rest. 12 SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK Discover wonderful surprises and explore local art studios, converse with artist and purchase art during St. Pete’s Second Saturday Art Walk . Walk or drive to all the galleries open to the public for free. 22 ESCAPE TO A DESERTED ISLAND Take the ferry from Fort de Soto to Egmont Key . Learn about its history, spot tortoises, climb abandoned forts, and bask in the sun on this deserted island. Explore our award-winning Florida vacation destination made up of 26 charming small towns, vibrant cities, and America’s Best Beaches. Find solitude among wide expanses of white sand and the gentle waves of the Gulf. And when your mood changes, just hop on a bike, a trolley or go for a stroll to discover more culture and adventure. 18 BUCKET LIST Tear out your own poster of the ultimate St. Pete/Clearwater Bucket List and check them off one-by-one or flip it over and enjoy an old-school map with all the must-visit stops for an unforgettable getaway. 78 DINING Our local dining critic gives you a taste of dining options you can trust. From boat-to-table seafood to upscale American cuisine, explore choices for every craving. 56 ARTS Experience artistic expression with hundreds of colorful murals, world-class museums, dozens of galleries and striking performing arts. 55 ECO TRAVEL Unwind & be kind during your time in St. Pete/Clearwater with seven tips for visiting responsibly. 94 THINGS TO DO With endless ways to enjoy your time here, we’ve highlighted the best in family-friendly fun, breweries, shopping, markets and sports. Also check out our picks for best rooftop bars to enjoy a libation with a world-famous sunset. 48 OUTDOORS There’s nothing like fresh air and outdoor adventure. Hike our parks or paddle our waterways to recharge. 4 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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