The St Petersburg/ Clearwater area has 35 miles of beach to choose from. To keep your beach days long and you drive short we’ve pulled together a list of the best beaches in St. Petersburg's.
North Redington Beach & Redington Shores
Address 18200 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores, FL 33708
White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Quite Beach 💤
Gulf Boulevard has beautiful, bright, blue water and soft, white sand. Among these quiet communities you’re bound to find a peaceful stretch of sand. Enjoy a relaxing stroll at sunset or sunbathe on the warm, wide beach.
Bubba Tip: This is a quieter beach off the beaten path
Madeira Beach
Address: 14995 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach | FL 33708-2013
White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Restaurants 🍟 Shops 👠
At the end of the Tom Stuart Causeway, you’ll find a bustling beach town. This Boardwalk is buzzing with more than 100 shops and restaurants on the waterfront. Pop in and out of the surf shops and art galleries, then enjoy fresh seafood at the Friendly Fisherman or Sculley’s.
Bubba Tip: The annual John’s Pass Seafood & Music Festival is a family-friendly event featuring music, arts, and crafts, and, of course, some of the best seafood in St. Pete/Clearwater.
Treasure Island
Address: Treasure Island Treasure Island, FL
3 Miles of White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Restaurants 🍟 Shops 👠 Live Music 🎸
At Treasure Island, you’ll find three miles of sand with restaurants and shops lining the beach. Hang out at the popular beach bars, and on the weekend dance to live music.
Bubba Tip: Head over to Gators Cafe & Saloon to experience the world’s longest waterfront bar
St. Pete Beach
Address: 4700 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Miles of White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Restaurants 🍟 Shops 👠 Water Sports 🏄
St. Pete has continually been voted a top beach in the U.S. With miles of beaches, surf shops, boutiques, and hotels it’s easy to get overwhelmed with options. St. Pete is one of the most active beaches among the 35 miles stretch of sand.
Bubba Tip: Try Jimmy B’s, the Undertow and Harry’s for a cocktail, or try one of the area's rooftop lounges for 360-degree views.
Pass-a-grille Beach
Address: 1000 Pass-a-Grille Way Pass-a-Grille, FL 33706
Miles of White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Restaurants 🍟 Shops 👠
Pass-a-Grille transports you into old Florida charm. Voted one of the Top 5 beaches in Florida by USA Today in 2015, it's widely considered a “locals’ beach,” so you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to live here. The beach stretches across four miles of natural shoreline. Stop by Paradise Grille and the Hurricane Restaurant for a tasty meal before you head home.
Bubba Tip: Go on a shelling or snorkeling excursion to Shell Key, an uninhabited barrier island.
Shell Key, Fort De Soto Park & Egmont Key
Address: At the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach St. Petersburg, FL 34698
Five miles of White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Seven mile trail 🌲 Picnic areas 🥂Fishing Pier 🎣
This popular 1,136-acre county park stretches over five islands. Take in the natural scenes at Fort De Soto Park, with sights of the impressive Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There are numerous beaches across the islands with shallow surf, picnic areas, a seven-mile paved trail, historic fort, and a fishing pier.
Bubba Tip: Let the kids explore the spooky remains of the 19th-century fort, then catch the ferry to Egmont Key for a chance to do some snorkeling.
Upham Beach Park
Address: 6850 Beach Plaza, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Five miles of White Sand 🏖 Bluewater 🌊 Volleyball Courts 🏐
This is one of the only stretches of beach you can find on St. Pete Beach not located behind a hotel. There are 4 wooden walkways that will take you from the parking lot to the white sandy shores. This beach has several volleyball courts that are open to the public every day of the week.
