St. Pete Beach: Hours, Address, St. Pete Beach Reviews: 4.5/5
St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach
4.5
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Gorgeous, laid-back St. Pete Beach was voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. and No. 5 in the world in 2012, based on millions of reviews from travelers around the world. When you visit this magical expanse of sand, you'll understand why.
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The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
227 within 3 miles
Barracuda Deli Cafe
171
0.1 mi$ • Latin • Cafe • Cuban
Odis Mediterranean Kitchen
270
188 ft$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Deli
Sola Bistro & Wine Bar
292
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Mediterranean • European
Larry's Ice Cream & Gelatos
810
469 ft$ • Dessert • Cafe
Snappers Sea Grill
3,242
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Gulfside Grill
447
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Jimmy B's Beach Bar
2,063
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Rick's Reef
1,775
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
RumFish Grill
3,093
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Caribbean • Seafood
Skidder's Restaurant
3,248
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Attractions
39 within 3 miles
Upham Beach
164
0.3 miBeaches
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
5
0.3 miVisitor Centers
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
61
0.5 miFarmers Markets
Mastry's Brewing Co.
89
0.7 miBreweries
Florida Orange Groves and Winery
435
1.4 miWineries & Vineyards
Floating Water Park
82
0.4 miWater Parks
Key West Shrimp Company
24
0.4 miOther Food & Drink • Flea & Street Markets
Art Expo Custom Framing Gallery
13
0.5 miArt Galleries
Vincent William Gallery
7
0.5 miArt Galleries
Treasure Island Beach
2,104
2.6 miBeaches
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5,214 reviews
Excellent
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923
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155
Poor
43
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38
Engelbert30184
White, GA87 contributions
A Pretty sandy lake
Oct 2021
I had heard this is rated one of the top beaches in US and i was disappointed by what i found. The sugar white sand is very soft and pretty BUT there are hardly any waves and limited ocean breezes (at least when i was there) and it is a very wide beach and add to that the ugly weeded area beyond it and you are a long way from the beach at your hotel. Also the hotels there are shaped weird that doesn't offer the best ocean views and not many with open balconies as most have plexi- glass windows! They do wear next to nothing there so the view is "enhanced"! We sent pictures back home and they thought we were on a lake! haha
Written October 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Heidi P
Los Angeles, CA9 contributions
Awesome place to get your steps in!
Oct 2021
We walked up and down this beach, and swam in the ocean. The sand was exceptionally manicured. We've been to a lot of beach resorts, but this one was by far the cleanest. Great job!
Written October 10, 2021
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mspatty1967
Inverness, FL55 contributions
Clean soft sand.
Sep 2021
We were near the Dolphin Beach Resort at 4900 Gulf Blvd. We rented a cabanna to be able to have shade a somewhere to place out towels. Price was very good. The beach was clean and the Gulf water was comfortably warm.
Written October 9, 2021
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Jonathan T
5 contributions
A great beach experience
Aug 2021
Great beach with great sand and some good restaurants along the beach to enjoy and have a great experience
Written September 28, 2021
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Gracecarswell
Rochester, NY9 contributions
Great for sunning, walking and swimming.
Sep 2021
Great beach for sunning, walking, swimming and shell-hunting. Warm water, even in September, was just perfect for beach times.
Written September 23, 2021
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michelle b
Altus, OK60 contributions
Great Beach!
Aug 2021
This beach is very wide. Plenty of room to spread out. Great sand. There is a publix within walking distance and We ate at Bongo's on the beach for dinner one night. Fantastic.
Written August 28, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ERat
Bunker Hill, WV731 contributions
Red Tide and Expensive Parking
Aug 2021
We usually stay at a condo in St Pete Beach, but due to the red tide situation, we changed our plans and stayed in Orlando. We did drive to the beach since we were told by multiple people "Red Tide is gone! Everything is back to normal." DON'T FALL FOR IT. The effects of red tide is still very noticeable. The smell was horrible! Very glad that we didn't stay a week. Parking in the lot across from Publix is VERY expensive! It was $3.75 an hour. We arrived around 10am and planned to stay all day so I paid $31+ to park from 10am until 8pm. We left early due to the smell and the threat of thunderstorms. As a comparison, we also visited Cocoa Beach on the East Coast during our visit to Florida. We parked at Lori Wilson Park for FREE for the entire day! Not only was the parking free, but the beach umbrella and chair rentals were less expensive at Cocoa Beach too. We usually love St Pete Beach, but this year we were greatly disappointed.
Written August 12, 2021
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Albert Z
Minneapolis, MN91 contributions
Nice beach but needs cleanup
Aug 2021 • Family
Nice beach, was not crowded, but surprisingly dirty. We went in the afternoon on Sunday and noticed just full trash bins and waste all over the beach. This combined with Red Tide just made the visit bit disappointing ...
Written August 8, 2021
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mss12078
Gloversville, NY396 contributions
Red Tide!!!
Jul 2021
Was not aware of the red tide until we got down there. It is not good. Really no on the beach experience for us because of the red tide. We did not even lay on the beach, smell of dead fish and the coughing caused by the red tide not good at all.
Our parasailing was even cancelled because the red tide was so bad there was no water sports allowed.
If going to visit certainly check on the status of the red tide.
Our parasailing was even cancelled because the red tide was so bad there was no water sports allowed.
If going to visit certainly check on the status of the red tide.
Written July 28, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Melanie M
Bentonville, AR42 contributions
Red tide barely visible but…
Jul 2021 • Friends
I’d heard about the red tide well after I’d booked my vacation but decided to go anyway. The beach was not as busy as I imagined it would be with people wanting to travel during the COVID break. There were a few small dead fish and I didn’t notice a smell but what I did notice was the air made me cough and my eyes to water. I read that the red tide could cause respiratory and eye problems. Once I put my mask on, things were much better. But the views from the hotel were spectacular and I still enjoyed my visit.
Written July 23, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
smg1971
Mendon, MA34 contributions
I’m not familiar with St Petersburg but I’d like to stay somewhere that’s not too crowded but close to restaurants. Redington? Treasure Island? Madeira? Broken Island? Any thoughts? Baha Shores?
Patricia M
7 contributions
We recently stayed in Treasure Island at Tropic Terrace and then the Bay Palms Waterside Resort. Both were excellent, not crowded because they are small. There are many high rises in the area. Tropic Terrace is in Treasure Island and the Bay Palms is 4 miles down the road in St. Petersburg.
I see that dogs used to not be allowed on the beach, but when looking up dog-friendly beaches St. Pete was listed. Has that changed? Anyone have any recent experience taking their dog to the public beach? Thanks!
Sunshine
North Canton, OH3 contributions
I have not taken my dogs because they were no5 traveling with me but I have seen many other dogs on the beach.
Dasha
90 contributions
im at st pete beach now and the water is really dark and has tons of seaweed. is this the norm ? or am i just in a bad spot ?
Ricrey1966
Montevideo Department, Uruguay58 contributions
Probably a temporary issue. Never seen that un Sr. Pete's. Allways niceband clear. Maybe try a different spot? Enjoy!
sparisoma
Silver Spring, MD45 contributions
If you’re not staying at a hotel, etc. in the immediate vicinity, is there any convenient place in the St. Pete Beach area to change clothing?
Irina
Illinois8,045 contributions
From what I know, there are no public restrooms right on St. Pete Beach.
But in St. Pete Beach area there are bars and restaurants, that are located on the beach, they have direct, public access from the beach, and they also have restrooms. For instance, Paradise Grille at 6850 Beach Plaza or Jimmy's Beach Bar and Bistro at 6200 Gulf Blvd - these two are at the northern part of St. Pete Beach.
Further south , there are some hotels and resorts with bars and restaurants, that also have public access, but I am not sure about hotel regulations, as far as the public use of their restrooms. But I imagine, if you are at a hotel bar - you'd be able to use a restroom.
St. Pete Beach stretches from north to south for over 4 miles, down to Pass a Grille, that yes, does have another Paradise Grille Bar at 900 Gulf Way, with public restrooms.
Enjoy your visit!
Jarbri
24 contributions
I am thinking of having a family vacation at St. Pete's beach. We are thinking of going in July or August...Is it terribly hot and humid and is there a problem with no see ums on the beach during the summer months...
kansaskristy
Mission, KS171 contributions
We had a wonderful time at the end of October. I am not familiar with being on that beach in July or August.
Hi everyone, I recently visited St. Pete Beach on holiday and thought it was great! I’d love to visit again (maybe for a bit longer) but would be a bit worried about hurricanes. Do you find them much of an issue there or do you think it’s a relatively safe place?
David Brodosi
St. Petersburg, FL195 contributions
I have lived here for 47 years. Never an issue. Yes, sure a storm or two will head our way, but for the most part all good.
prd102250
5 contributions
Is early October a good time to visit with young children?
ramonlozada
Cleveland, OH142 contributions
yes but might not be as hot to get in the water
Kristy C
Sugar Land, TX
Is the seaweed bad there right now? I'll be traveling there in a week and have seen news stories about the seaweed on Florida's beaches.
aaronjsdad1
Marathon, FL77 contributions
Although the amount of seaweed which has washed up depends upon the recent tides and weather etc. The beaches are pretty clear right now!
BeachChic5000
Atlanta, GA12 contributions
Hi. We are coming with two teenage boys age 17. What are the things they will like to do at St. Pete beach? We are planning to stay at the Tradewinds. Is this a good place for teenagers? Thanks.
texdawg89
Bogart, GA436 contributions
Golf is not far away, fishing isn't far away...they have tennis courts, lots of cabanas for lolling at the beach...I'm sure there's more but their idea of fun wouldn't be our idea of fun.
Kathleen S
Syracuse, NY
We r looking for a place for next year for a month feb 1 st feb 29 th is this available and what is your month rates
Denise in DC
3 contributions
You need to email whatever hotel you are referring to as no one on an open forum here is going to be able to respond to an open question on availability of hotels. Email the hotel or accommodation you are interested in itself. This is merely about St. Pete's Beach in general so I think you misplaced your enquiry
