Explore St. Petersburg
Downtown Looper
Meet the Downtown Looper—your free ticket to discovering everything downtown St. Pete has to offer, one convenient stop at a time. Downtown St. Petersburg is absolutely buzzing—and we mean that in the best way possible. From world-class museums to buzzing breweries, waterfront parks to cutting-edge galleries, this cultural hub has more to explore than you can probably fit in one day. But here’s the thing: the best way to experience it all is car-free, and we’ve got just the ride for you.
Stunning Beaches
Welcome to warm sunshine, cool breezes and soft sands. With 35 miles of sugar-sand bliss to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect beach for you right here in Tampa Bay. With so many award-winning beaches to choose from, planning the perfect beach vacation is easy!
Marvelous Museums
The Salvador Dalí Museum’s stunning geodesic structure and hedge maze sit along the beautiful waterfront in downtown St. Pete. Then there’s the inside: a massive collection of the surrealist’s famous works as well as major traveling exhibitions. Visit the Chihuly Museum . Chihuly’s glass sculptures are dreamy, abstract interpretations of sea creatures, submerged landscapes and floating tumbleweeds. Meticulously blown and assembled, these glass creations At The Florida Holocaust Museum, history is not only remembered—it is experienced. Powerful artifacts, survivor voices, plus changing exhibitions and interactive experiences keep these lessons relevant for today. At The Florida Holocaust Museum, history is not only remembered—it is experienced. Powerful artifacts, survivor voices, plus changing exhibitions and interactive experiences keep these lessons relevant for today.
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Scenic Waterways
Ever kayak in the company of a cormorant? How about playful dolphins and gentle manatees? Paddling adventures in St. Pete-Clearwater often come with some wild entertainment along the way. Rent a kayak near the Dunedin Causeway to reach pristine Caladesi Island State Park, where you can explore lush mangrove tunnels, then beach your boat for an almost-deserted island experience. Visit gorgeous Fort De Soto Park with its stunning beach and two-mile paddling trail. Head to Weedon Island Preserve in north St. Pete to explore Riviera Bay and the South Paddling Trail with its mangrove canopy.
Delicious Dining
Throughout the area, chef-driven restaurants are earning accolades, with several local chefs appearing on Food Network – Ronicca Whaley of St. Pete's Shiso Crispy appeared on Guy's Grocery Games; Chef Mario Brugnoli of Eat Art Love appeared on Chopped; Chef Rob Reinsmith of Wild Child and David Benstock of Il Ritorno appeared on different episodes of Beat Bobby Flay (and each defeated Bobby). Suffice it to say there's a whole lot of culinary excitement happening in St. Petersburg and nearby communities.
Local Sports
St. Petersburg is a major sports hub in the Tampa Bay area, anchored by the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field and the USL Championship's Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium. The city features extensive recreational, water, and cycling sports, alongside nearby MLB spring training in Clearwater/Dunedin and proximity to NFL and NHL teams in Tampa.