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
225 within 3 miles
Odis Mediterranean Kitchen
269
188 ft$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Deli
Barracuda Deli Cafe
169
0.1 mi$ • Latin • Cafe • Cuban
Sola Bistro & Wine Bar
289
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Mediterranean • European
Larry's Ice Cream & Gelatos
799
469 ft$ • Dessert • Cafe
Snappers Sea Grill
3,209
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Jimmy B's Beach Bar
2,055
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Gulfside Grill
447
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Players Sports Bar & Grille
527
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Rick's Reef
1,765
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
RumFish Grill
3,075
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Caribbean • Seafood
Attractions
38 within 3 miles
Upham Beach
162
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
433
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
Vincent William Gallery
6
0.5 miArt Galleries
Art Expo Custom Framing Gallery
13
0.5 miArt Galleries
Treasure Island Beach
2,101
2.6 miBeaches
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4.5
5,198 reviews
Excellent
4,044
Very good
924
Average
152
Poor
41
Terrible
36
387indy
Coral Springs, FL4,419 contributions
St. Pete Beach
Jun 2021
Exceptional beach, #1 for 2021 by Tripadvisor (up from #2 in 2020), beautiful soft white sand on the Gulf of Mexico. Everything to do: water sports, shopping, restaurants, galleries, hotels, iconic pink palace- Don CeSar, Trade Winds, Postcard Inn. The weather is perfect.
Written June 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hummelltime
Evergreen, CO60 contributions
Nice Beach but you gotta go through hurdles to get to it.
Jun 2021
As far as beaches go, its a beach! yeap.. Facts!
Nothing really special, not the sand or things to do.. I wish it was a more positive review.
Nothing really special, not the sand or things to do.. I wish it was a more positive review.
Written June 15, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kelly W
8 contributions
Paradise without going to the Carribean
May 2021
St. Pete Beach was amazing. The white sand beach and bright blue water was just what we needed to relax after a year in a pandemic. The beach exceeded all of my expectations. The water was so clear; hardly any seaweed and no rocks. There were no jellies either! Our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) provided us with a cabana with lounge chairs so we were able to get out of the sun when we needed too. It truly was paradise. I highly recommend St. Pete Beach!
Written June 2, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TravelingGuyColorado
Celina, TX130 contributions
Better than Clearwater
May 2021 • Family
Ever tried to visit Clearwater Breach on a weekend? Mass college students and locals cruising down the streets with pot wafing in the air. Something like Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The beach... beautiful, but wall to wall people.
Enter St. Pete’s beach. Just as nice as Clearwater.. and the mass people? Nowhere to be seen! If you don’t like the crowds this is the beach to go to. Not secluded serenity, and it has its share of people but nothing like Clearwater or South Beach on the FL East Coast!
Enter St. Pete’s beach. Just as nice as Clearwater.. and the mass people? Nowhere to be seen! If you don’t like the crowds this is the beach to go to. Not secluded serenity, and it has its share of people but nothing like Clearwater or South Beach on the FL East Coast!
Written June 1, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ricobop
Virden, IL11 contributions
Lots of Activities
May 2021
This is a really busy area. If you want lots of activity and people, this is the place for you. Almost everything you need is within walking distance and they have a trolley service (I didn't use, but another member of my party did). Not a place to go for serene and quite, but fun for those wanting an active beach vacation.
Written May 23, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kay W
St. Pete Beach, FL3 contributions
Free Ride Service in St. Pete Beach, Florida
May 2021 • Family
Best tip ever in St. Pete Beach and Pass A Grille Florida....no need to rent a car....use the FreeBee electric car. Alex, Shannon, Chris, Jeff, or Jerry will help you to great restaurants or shopping. FreeBee will be there for you.
Written May 19, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marie K
3 contributions
Not crowded, easy walk on the beach, clean
May 2021
Wonderful, restful , nice walks on the beach, polite people , no crowding, clean, easy to clean off when done walking.
Written May 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ashes33
Chillicothe, OH135 contributions
White beach
May 2021 • Couples
The beach was white and nice. Shelly in some spots but’s not horrible. We seen dolphins in the mornings. We enjoyed it.
Written May 13, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
David L
Wilmington, DE762 contributions
Love This Beach
Apr 2021
The sands are white and cool and the beach is expansive. The water is an emerald green and you can see aquatic life by ducking your head in the water. There are a handful of underused volleyball courts available for use. The parking is a little bit pricey. We arrived a little before noon and there was ample spots available. By the time we left around 4, most of the spots were gone.
My wife is a Destin fan, but Destin's a little harder to get to. She was sold on St. Pete's Beach, especially because the traffic around the area was much calmer than Destin.
My wife is a Destin fan, but Destin's a little harder to get to. She was sold on St. Pete's Beach, especially because the traffic around the area was much calmer than Destin.
Written May 11, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Steve
Cranston, RI2 contributions
Stolen property
May 2021
Our property was stolen while taking a walk on the beach. From a cabana we rented in front of the hotel.
Written May 10, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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
Illinois6,882 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, FL74 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, GA407 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
How much is parking at the St. Pete Beach access???
NjSs1
St. Johns, FL137 contributions
Hi. It’s per hour I think ( the meters). However, some hotels will let you park if you use their bars or beach service. If you go outside the peak times ( summer/holidays) you can always find parking in the surrounding streets. 😎
