St. Pete Beach is a family-friendly place distinct for its live music and entertainment. You'll find plenty of bars and restaurants. Hunt for sand dollars at Upham Beach Park and Upham Beach. Popular sights in the surrounding area include John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.
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Top neighborhoods in St. Pete Beach
Pass-a-Grille
Discover a quaint beach neighborhood featuring the Pass-a-Grille Historic District and Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Enjoy walkable attractions like boutiques, an ice cream shop, outdoor art market, and fishing piers around 8th Street.
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Don Cesar
The Don Cesar neighborhood showcases the iconic "Pink Palace" hotel rising from white sand beaches. Visitors admire its Mediterranean Revival architecture with towers and arched windows overlooking Gulf waters. Days here are spent swimming, paddleboarding, or relaxing on the beach with premium service. History enthusiasts appreciate the 1920s glamour and F. Scott Fitzgerald connections. Upscale dining venues offer fresh Gulf seafood and craft cocktails, though prices run high. The area features sophisticated resort bars with live piano music rather than rowdy nightlife. Transportation works best with a rental car or ride-sharing, as public transit is limited, though beach trolleys connect to nearby attractions.
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Photo by Sonya Baker
Downtown St. Pete Beach
Downtown St. Pete Beach blends beachfront bliss with vacation vibes along the stunning Gulf shore. Sugar-white sand meets turquoise waters where you can soak up the sun or catch a spectacular sunset. Corey Ave offers charming shops and galleries, while the nearby iconic "Pink Palace" hotel adds a splash of color to the skyline. Beach bars and seafood spots line the shore, serving fresh grouper sandwiches with ocean views. Most attractions are within walking distance, with trolley service connecting major hotels when your feet need a break. Parasailing, jet skiing, and sunset cruises offer perfect ways to embrace the Gulf's beauty.
Pass-a-Grille Historic District
Discover the Pass-a-Grille Historic District, home to 451 historic buildings, located at the southern end of St. Pete Beach. Visit the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, housed in the former Pass-a-Grille Community Church.
Brightwater
Brightwater's quiet charm lets you escape the tourist bustle while staying close to St. Pete Beach's top attractions. Take a short drive to Splash Island Water Park or stroll along Pass-a-Grille Beach with its powdery sand and crystal-clear waters. The neighborhood's waterfront location makes it perfect for both relaxation and adventure without the crowds. Upscale vacation rentals with private pools and boat docks dominate the accommodation scene. Most visitors drive to nearby dining options, where seafood restaurants and beachfront cafés offer everything from casual bites to fine dining. The clean streets and palm-lined waterfront make this peaceful area ideal for travelers seeking luxury with easy beach access.
Top landmarks in St. Pete Beach
Pass-a-Grille Beach
9.2/10 (1,403 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Pass-a-Grille Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central St. Pete Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Upham Beach and Upham Beach Park, both within a short walk.
Upham Beach
9.2/10 (952 reviews)
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Upham Beach located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central St. Pete Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Upham Beach Park and Pass-a-Grille Beach, both within a short walk.
Splash Island Water Park
8.0/10 (135 reviews)
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Splash Island Water Park, one of the family attractions located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central St. Pete Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Splash Island Water Park, you'll love Polynesian Putter, just a short walk away.
Upham Beach Park
9.0/10 (226 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Upham Beach Park, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central St. Pete Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Upham Beach and Pass-a-Grille Beach, both within a short walk.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
8.4/10 (115 reviews)
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum is just one of the attractions in Pass-a-Grille, St. Pete Beach so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture St. Pete Beach has to offer, head to Splash Island Water Park, Pass-a-Grille Beach, and Upham Beach.
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
8.8/10 (391 reviews)
Imagine strolling along Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center for some great waterfront pics. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central St. Pete Beach.
Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Pass-a-Grille Beach for some more water views.
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Corey Ave
8.8/10 (397 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Corey Ave in Downtown St. Pete Beach.
Merry Pier
8.6/10 (335 reviews)
You can stroll along Merry Pier for relaxing water views when you're in Pass-a-Grille. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
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Barefoot luxury awaits on Gulf waters where the Don CeSar's pink palace towers over sugar-white sands. Corey Avenue offers a delightful mix of quirky shops and seafood joints where locals debate which restaurant serves the freshest grouper sandwich. At Pass-a-Grille Beach, the historic district feels like old Florida preserved in amber. Upham Beach attracts a livelier crowd with volleyball nets and tiki bars serving frozen concoctions. John's Pass Village & Boardwalk buzzes with dolphin-watching tours and ice cream shops housed in weathered wooden buildings. After a day of paddleboarding or parasailing, join the nightly ritual at sunset – when conversations pause, phones emerge, and the sky performs its spectacular orange-pink finale.
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