PLACES TO STAY VisitSPC.com/Accommodations FIND YOUR HOME BASE L odging options around St. Pete/Clearwater are as charming and diverse as the area itself. You can stay in style at a swanky resort, bum around the beach like a local or lounge in a dreamy water-front bed-and-breakfast. No matter which style of accom-modations calls to you, you’ll be sure to find the perfect home away from home here. SANDPEARL RESORT BEACHFRONT There’s nothing like waking up and immediately walking out onto the sugar-soft sand that hugs the Gulf of Mexico. The Don CeSar , a pink art deco palace once frequented by Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio, is one of St. Pete Beach’s most famous resorts. Clearwater Beach boasts the luxe Sand-pearl Resort , an elegant hotel with amenities like furnished balconies and a zero-entry pool. Over in North Redington Beach, the DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton offers cabanas, a Tiki bar and close proximity to the shopping and dining options at John’s Pass Village. DOWNTOWN Stay steps (or a short scooter ride) away from the fun. For a historic dash of luxury near St. Pete’s waterfront area, check out the pink-walled Vinoy Resort & Golf Club , which dates back to 1925. Nearby is the The Birchwood Inn , home to a rooftop bar that provides breathtaking views of the St. Pete Pier and beyond. Unwind in the healing waters of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa , which offers massages, mineral baths and facials. BEST HOTEL THE DON CESAR, ST. PETE BEACH Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach TradeWinds Island Grand Beach RENTALS Big enough for the family to spread out, vacation rentals make it easy to feel at home while traveling with your whole crew. Amenities like full kitchens Resort, St. Pete Beach The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, St. Pete Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach 14 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES THE DON CESAR L