ST. PETE BEACH Among the best: St. Pete Beach won Tripadvisor’s No. 1 Beach in the U.S. award in 2021. Something new, something old: Enjoy the singularly cool experience of aquarium dining at RumFish Grill. Take the fam for a round of mini golf at the classically retro Polynesian Putter. Cruise past 1960s hotels you’d swear the Rat Pack stayed in. Chill out at the chic contemporary rooftop lounges of Hotel Zamora and Bellwether Beach Resort. Insta-worthy backdrops: Head north to Upham Beach Park, where a boardwalk nestled in the sea grapes leads to a picture-perfect lagoon with dramatic boulders. For a truly iconic photo-op, head south to the pink palatial Don CeSar, aka “The Don.” Beach bars on the beach: St. Pete Beach has held on to some of its most cherished watering holes, many still right on the beach. For live music by the shore, head to Jimmy B’s or enjoy a piña colada and some volleyball at the Postcard Inn. Sway to reggae at Undertow. A cute little downtown: Cafés and shops line St. Pete Beach’s Corey Avenue. The Corey Avenue Sunday Market features the best of the fresh, gourmet and artisanal as well as live entertainment. VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM 27
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