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    St Pete Beach

    4.5 (158 reviews)
    Fri 6:00 am - 6:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 6:00 am - 6:00 AM (Next day)

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    Ginger D.

    I love the Gulf of Mexico and this beach is warm, beautiful, peaceful and just what you need to relax and read a boom on the beach! Parking lot is big, you pay to park on the park mobile app or at the station! Get here earlier. No restaurants or bars on this beach-- just nature! Please pick up your trash!

    Barbara M.

    This beach is a great low key option if you want a real beach that's not overcrowded. There is a designated parking lot where you can pay $4 per hour to enjoy the beach. All you have to do is pay at the kiosk and enter your plate number. You're not required to display anything in your car. The beach is just a short walk from there. Sand is pretty clean. There are cabanas and chairs for rent, which was what we did, highly recommend doing that! The water was warm. Very soothing. Waves can be pretty aggressive closer to the shore, but that's to be expected. Will be back!

    Rachel M.

    Visited St. Pete Beach bc I wanted to hear the DJ at Postcard Inn. Postcard inn is older, but the Dj was awesome. This made the beach day great. It is a trek to the water and the sand is very thick here so hard to walk and to bring a wagon but it's def needed since the walk is far. We got a tip from a friend to park behind 7-11 and that was great and convenient for sure. There's a lit up cross walk so make sure to use that to cross the street. We headed for Postcard Inn To go to PCI bar which was outside in the back, and then went to the beach. Sunset was wonderful and I saw these big tiger fish swimming around. They are striped. Sunday beach day was great!

    Alyana S.

    I always love coming to St Pete beach! There's plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the water. There is a parking lot but when it is busy expect it to be full. Your other option is to park at one of the streets nearby but make sure it does allow parking as you do not want to be ticketed. Otherwise it is great, there are some hotels nearby but does not overwhelm the beach itself. Recommend coming here early if you want to avoid the rush in the afternoon especially on a nice warm day!

    Bruce F.

    St. Pete Beach is not as big or crowded as the other beaches in the area but it's still good for quick getaway. The parking is free and you have easy access to the water without the congestion

    Sanjay G.

    depends on what time of the year you go there. I have read- it is home to TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021 (Siesta key beach got this award in 2015, 2017 & 2020) but we visited there on 25-Apr-2023 and the water was not at all nice. Seagrass was floating and nobody was in the water... that's why its 3 star for me. otherwise beach was so stunning, with its soft white sand, green water, and laid-back vibe. The beaches are excellent for their soft, white sand, although the sand is different in various parts of the island. There are approximately four miles of white sand beaches, stretching from Upham Beach (north) to the south jetty of Pass-a-Grille Beach (south). When you hear people talk about "St. Pete Beach Access" this is often the beach access they're talking about. This beach access park is located in the middle of the island. It is owned and operated by Pinellas County. The City of St. Pete Beach is different than the City of St. Petersburg! The name of St. Pete Beach is "St. Pete Beach", not "St. Pete's Beach". The City of St. Pete Beach includes all Long Key Island, including Pass-a-Grill to the south and Upham Beach to the north. St. Pete Beach has three general sections: Upham Beach North Quiet and less touristy. Central St. Pete Beach Middle Most busy and most touristy. Pass-a-Grille Beach South Less busy and less touristy. (review separately written) Wherever you are in St. Pete Beach, you're never far from great spots to eat, drink and shop. There are on-site rentals for beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and cabanas. There is a small snack bar/concession stand that also sells beach gear like sunscreen, water toys, and more. Alcohol is not sold or allowed at this beach access point because it's a Pinellas County Beach. Parking: Onsite parking is available. Unlike Sarasota, Bradenton beach- parking is not free here in St Petersburg, it's $3/hour. make sure when you are in the St Pete beach area, you don't do back-in parking. The back number plate should be visible to the sheriff/police. it's the law Restroom: Yes Changing Room: No Shower: Yes

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    Rachel H.

    Best kept secret in FLA. Lots of cute bars, white sand and lots of sun Cabanas for rent, paid parking. It's everything that a beach represents

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    Nura K.

    Go the the gentleman renting yellow umbrellas and chairs. Amazing. Near 9th. So kind. The water and beach were good. Crowded due to Labor Day weekend but good.

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    Jim H.

    While this is a free county beach, the parking is paid (we used the ParkMobile app which ran about 2.75 an hour). We arrived at 10 am and it was no problem to park. The county has contracted with a business to rent chairs, umbrellas and cabanas for $30 a day. Tristan was the person stationed at the entrance to the beach and was very professional and welcoming. He gave us pro tips on the beach (there's a tiki bar right over there by the flag pole and while they don't have food, they have a great selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks for $3-4) and also mentioned that since it was slow, we could migrate between umbrella and cabana. They also took card, cash, and Contactless payment. He also discounted for multiple days. The beach was clean, powdery white sand and is on the Gulf of Mexico. In December, when we were there, it was super quiet and uncrowded. There are PLENTY of open air beachfront food places within walking distance. We brought our towels, a small cooler and our beach bag and it felt SUPER convenient for less than $50 for a full day at the beach.

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    Raegan L.

    Classically beautiful gulf coast Florida beach. Bright white, soft sands, gorgeous blue-green water, you can't find much better than this. I've been here a few times, and came for the sunset the other day and it was just stunning. Only bad things are that it is definitely a more popular, touristy beach so it can get pretty packed, and if you want to rent umbrellas and chairs it's a lot spendier than other places, $45 for the whole day. But other than that it's just wonderful, there's a bunch of restaurants and bars that you can walk up to and hang out right off the sand, super convenient and fun area.

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    Love this area!! Stayed at an Airbnb for a month and it was amazing. Lots to do and the beach is beautiful

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    We love St. Pete beach! Beautiful and clean. Family friendly! Lots of restaurants to try! We will be back soon!

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    love everything about it!!! from the smooth white sand to the beautiful blue water!!!

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    St. Pete beach was the best beach I ever been to the beach was very clean and I have a lot good restaurants nearby

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    Ask the Community - St Pete Beach

    Seems like every time we go, the restrooms are locked. is this a regular thing? when are they not locked?

    My wife has hardware in her left leg at the ankle. She cannot walk thru soft sand to have a walk on the hard sand. Is there any walkways to get passage to the hard sand?

    The closest you can get would be down in Pass-A-Grille, otherwise St Pete Beach proper up to the north end is mostly a huge expanse of soft sand before you get to the waters edge where it's hard.

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    Treasure Island Beach - "Beach Art"

    Treasure Island Beach

    4.4(133 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    How can you rate a beach bad. The beach is perfect. I came to Treasure Island Beach a couple weeks…read moreago and brought a friend from out of town. They had the sand sculptures up and it was amazing. Truly beautiful and incredible to see in person. The beach itself is clean, well kept, and absolutely gorgeous. Parking was not too hard to find and it was reasonably priced, which is always a plus. You can also tell they really cleaned up well after the hurricane. Everything looked great and it was such a nice place to spend the day. I will always recommend this beach.

    For me, treasure Island Beach ended up being more irritating than relaxing. It's not the worst…read moreBeach I've ever been to, but it definitely doesn't live up to its reputation and my overall experience was underwhelming with an air of pretension. Paying for parking immediately. Set the tone, especially since there's nothing particularly special about this beach. On top of that, I didn't realize until after I paid for parking that it's not dog friendly, which feels ridiculous for such a wide open public space. Sand, I did venture out for a while and the sound was ultra fine which super annoying. The views are okay and it wasn't crowded which is nice but now I know why. Most of the people I saw were much older and were fully dressed walking on the pathway and not really utilizing the beach. There are so many beaches in Florida. I'm not sure why anyone comes here. Nothing stood out or made us want to stay or really justified all the inconveniences. This beach is just meh and if you're close by ok but definitely not worth going out of your way for.

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    Madeira Beach - "He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life."

    Madeira Beach

    4.2(85 reviews)
    5.1 miMadeira-Redington

    Mother's Day Madeira Beach…read more May 2026 We waited until later in the evening to finally walk out onto the beach after the Florida heat cooled down enough for us to enjoy it safely. The Gulf was is so beautiful at this time of the day , the breeze felt soft against our skin, and the fine white sand stretched endlessly beneath our feet. My mother is in her 80s now, and as we walked slowly together along the shoreline, I found myself thinking quietly... how many more days... months... or years do I have left with her? Life is so precious. Time moves faster than we all realize. Being able to spend quality time with my mother is a rare and precious gift.. moments like this at the beautiful ocean with the sound of the waves crashing along the shoreline... the warmth of the sunset wrapping us with tactile and visible heat .. At this moment in time I cherish every single moment I have with her. Nothing is forever

    Madeira beach is moi fave walking beach to breath in moi life force, improve moi Chi, energize moi…read moreAura. Gorgeous scenery, never ending blues that fade into pure white sands, beach-houses so spectacular the design cognoscenti applaud for their visuals gleaming in the sun kissed backdrop of "La Florida" The Land that Ponce de León claimed for his king and faith, naming it "La Florida" AKA "Feast of Flowers." OuiOui. What a beautiful feast indeed, non-commercialized, natural, secluded, what seems to be a never ending dream.. a paradise, as far as the eye can see, never crowded. Keep walking, ponder life's journey, then, keep going.. breathe in the sea air, you become "elated." To walk or tread on air is to feel "elated." Every breath you take, every step you make, walking, breathing, free flowing breathing, living in the moment, breathing in the Madeira beach sea air, breathing in the precious spark of life, inhale, exhale, the name of God, reminds me of the story of the name of God.. "There was a moment when Moses had the nerve to ask God what his name is. God was gracious enough to answer, and the name he gave is recorded in the original Hebrew as YHWH. Over time, we've arbitrarily added an "a" and an "e" in there to get YaHWeH, presumably because we have a preference for vowels. But scholars and Rabbi's have noted that the letters YHWH represent breathing sounds, or aspirated consonants. When pronounced without intervening vowels, it actually sounds like breathing. YH (inhale) ~ WH (exhale) So a baby's first cry, his first breath, speaks the name of God. A deep sigh calls His name - or a groan or gasp that is too heavy for mere words. Even an atheist would speak His name, unaware that their very breath is giving constant acknowledgment to God. Likewise, a person leaves this Earth with their last breath, when God's name is no longer filling their lungs. Being alive means I speak His name constantly. In sadness, we breathe heavy sighs. In joy, our lungs feel almost as though they'll burst. In fear, we hold our breath, and we often have to be reminded to breathe again in order to help us calm down. When we're about to do something challenging, we take a deep breath to source our courage. When you think about it, breathing is giving him praise. Even in the most difficult moments. God chose to give himself a name that we can't help but speak in every moment that we're alive." All of us, everyone, everywhere forever walking, sleeping, breathing, with the Breathtakingly beautiful name of God on our lips. "YH" inhale, "WH" exhale.. breathing, walking Madeira beach, on moi path, "elated" treading on air, Glorifying moi life force, moi Chi, moi Aura. Glorifying YH WH. "Added to my list of top 10 beaches in America." Highest Recommendations.

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    We must be free not because we claim Freedom, but because we practice it - Madeira Beach.

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    Shell Key Preserve - Shell Key Preserve Island

    Shell Key Preserve

    4.8(6 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    What a beauty! Loved every moment spent on this beautiful remote and serene island!…read more Spent 4 hours here swimming, snorkeling, shelling, and lounging on the beach. So many great shells in and out of the water. Even saw dolphins! Definitely take with you whatever you brought. We brought a few empty grocery bags to take our trash with us. We packed backpack coolers, a blanket, chairs, towels, an umbrellas, lots of water, snacks, and lunch. Would definitely go back!

    If shell hunting is your thing, this is the place to go! Shell Key is accessible only by boat or…read moreother water vessel, it's a trip you definitely need to plan ahead for. We took a ferry from Merry Pier which was $25/person but totally worth it. We even stopped on the way to watch some dolphins frolicking in the water, once we got to the key, it was a treasure trove of shells. I'm not a big shell fanatic, but my mom is so this trip was all for her. That said, I found myself loading up and squealing with delights every time I found another amazing shell. I can imagine it gets pretty busy in the summer. There are no restrooms or amenities of any kind here, so come prepared! Seriously. Umbrellas, water, chairs. Whatever you're gonna need to stay comfortable because depending on the ferry service your choose you may be stuck there for at least a couple hours till you can go back to the main land. Absolutely loved it here!!! According to the visit St. Pete/Clearwater site: Shell Key Preserve is a 1,828-acre preserve located in the mouth of Tampa Bay, which includes a 195-acre barrier island known as Shell Key. This is a perfect secluded getaway spot without having to travel far. The Preserve is an important sanctuary for nesting, wintering, and migrating birds, as well as a popular fishing and boating area. Access to Shell Key is limited to water vessels, including private boats or public shuttles such as the Shell Key Shuttle. Remember this is an undeveloped barrier island and there are no facilities on it. And, while boaters can pull their boat right up to this island preserve, they should check local tide charts before navigating the shallow waters that lie to the east of Shell Key.

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    Shell Key Preserve - Shell Key beach - natural preserve so when you visit, please be sure to leave no trace of your visit.

    Shell Key beach - natural preserve so when you visit, please be sure to leave no trace of your visit.

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