Holidays in Saint Pete Beach

St Pete Beach is a coastal city in Florida located on the Long Key barrier island on the east of the Gulf of Mexico. The city has renowned beach resorts which visitors flock to during their St Pete Beach holidays.

Transport for St Pete Beach holidays

The best airports to land at for St Pete Beach holidays are Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and Tampa International Airport. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach to Pass-A-Grille. Ferries also run from Pass-a-Grille Beach to St Pete Beach. The time zone is five hours behind GMT. Overall St Pete Beach has fairly high average temperatures and there is more rainfall during the summertime, therefore it is probably better to take Saint Pete Beach holidays in spring when there is more space at the beaches.

The St Pete Beach and its environs

St. Pete Beach has miles of fine sand beaches along its coastline. The St Pete Beach offers a variety of watersports such as kayaking and canoeing. Cruise excursions depart from the beach for the historic Egmont Key. Visitors can spot dolphins in the Gulf Waters aboard one of the St Pete Beach Dolphin pontoon boats. Further to the south visitors should also check out Pass-A-Grille Beach, an extensive stretch of sand that has a distinct island vibe. It is a highly rated beach lined with cafes and boutiques.

During their St Pete Beach holidays visitors can also enjoy the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum at Pass_A-Grille Beach which is filled with artefacts, memorabilia and exhibits. At the Tradewind Island Resort there is the Splash Island Water Park which is a 15,750 square-foot floating park with various slides. Another must-see attraction is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where visitors can see sharks, alligators and penguins.