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    4.5 (33 reviews)

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    Gulf of Mexico
    Rickey S.

    When visiting St.Pete, I always make a stop at Upham Beach. There is plenty of public parking, but make sure to arrive early on holiday weekends to ensure you get a spot. There is a snack bar with hot food, ice cream, alcohol, and more if you didn't pack a lunch. At the snack bar area there is a beach shower to rinse off at as well as men's and women's restrooms. As you walk down to the sand, there is a shared bin of kid's toys you can borrow from and public paddle board rentals! The sand is replenished by the city every few years, creating a long wide beach with room for volleyball courts, sun bathing, and any other activity you bring along!

    Marisa C.

    5 stars for a great beach with plenty of different areas to walk around! The only downside is if you come later in the morning it can be hard to find parking. We had to park a little farther and walk over. The entry to the beach has a great little boardwalk with a side shower too. There's plenty of different areas to sit on the beach and the water is so clear with almost no seaweed. Lots of rock barriers to break the large waves. There's also a secret garden if you walk to the North end of the beach.

    Lara T.

    Beautiful beach with white sand and calm waters. It didn't seem to be as busy as the more touristy beaches but they were having a large Rockstar volleyball tournament on this day so it was a little busier than usual but great to watch. The parking is paid but readily available. They also have a beach restaurant Paradise grille right at the parking area so if you get hungry you don't have to go far.

    side of Secret Garden at Upham Beach in St. Pete
    Angel R.

    Beautiful beach, all times of day. All year round. Sunsets to sunrise, just flat out gorgeous

    Upham Beach July 3rd, 2022
    Danielle P.

    This was another beautiful beach that we visited just a few weeks ago, while we was visiting the southern Florida area. As you can imagine this was our relaxation stop for an afternoon, as we just enjoyed the beautiful weather and soft sand. Like most of the Florida beaches there is always plenty of available parking and food vendors.

    Rocks are great for mini shoots
    Marissa M.

    This is a nice beach that is perfect for families. It's small and not overly crowded. We visited family in Brooksville and drove all the way to St. Petersburg to visit. This area has a lot of hotels and restaurants near the main strip. There is a Paradise Grille located on the beach. The downside here is the amount of seashells. It can be uncomfortable going into the water and sand. This beach is full of shells. If you're making a project or your kids are collecting this is it. Otherwise very peaceful and perfect for young children.

    Better than DownTurkey
    Fox E.

    Better than Downturkey on many levels, such as that it does not tend to put you to sleep. This beach town has a perfect beach in the southern part of St Petersburg, and is one of my favourite places on the Gulf to spend some time wandering around on the sands at sunset. It's absolutely beautiful in every way. It's easily as gorgeous as Treasure Island Beach a couple of miles north, and more peaceful than the main part of Saint Petersburg to the South.

    Sunset ... (sorry my camera sucks)
    Jenn D.

    It's a little too sandy Haha, jk. It's a great spot! Plenty of beach space for people to spread out without feeling like they're on top of one another. There's a snack bar and cabana rentals. Gorgeous place to watch the sunset. Only downside is parking was SO expensive! I think it cost close to $8 for 2 hours! At least it was easy to pay through ParkMobile instead of needing to have cash/coins on me and wait in line in the hot sun for the parking ticket station.

    Eric E.

    Easy access beach with all of the amenities - bathrooms, food and drinks, rentals, chairs, etc. We stopped here on Thanksgiving while waiting for our favorite ice cream stop to open. Perfect timing, we saw a beautiful Florida sunset. The beach is clean and there seems to be plenty of parking. Cheers!

    Mockingbird (maybe?) attacking a crow ‍

    Nice smaller beach on St Pete. I enjoyed it even though the area I was in was more shells than sand! Short walk from the car if you get a good parking spot early - I arrived at 10:30 or so on a Thursday and there was plenty, but by the time I left at noon all spaces were full. $5 for a little over an hour. Clearly I didn't explore everything the park offers, based on the rest of the reviews, but it was close to restaurants and the rest of St Pete Beach!

    Crystal G.

    We just happened to come upon this beach driving around for beach parking and were pleasantly surprised!! Of the beaches we've visited so far, this was the least crowded with the nicest white sandy beach and plenty of space to socially distance. There was also an abundance of spacious parking. Apparently it's on the pricier side at $3.45/hr but I was expecting to pay so I didn't mind it too much. We pitched a tiny beach tent by the water and grabbed lunch at the beach shack "Paradise Grill" around noon. We ordered the: - Blackened Grouper platter, comes with tartar sauce, coleslaw, and fries. I got an additional side of buns to eat half of it like sandwich. It tasted fresh and delicious and was pretty filling! $20 - Buffalo Butterfly Shrimp, also tasted fresh and was breaded perfectly buffalo sauce on top. We asked for an order of ranch to accompany this. Best decision ever! - Grilled Chicken Salad. My partner ordered this and he really liked it. He was pretty full after eating this that he barely could help finish the shrimp and grouper. Don't forget to grab yourself a fork! There was only one guy taking orders, hopping on the grill AND bar tending, but he was quick. We found a spot and set up shop by the water and came back to see our order ready to be picked in less than 10 mins! The water here is clearer than most I've seen around here and an overall wonderful experience. This is the second visit to this beach on this trip alone and we will certainly be back :)

    Cute little finds
    Andrea J.

    This is definitely one of my favorite beaches in St. Pete. The water is clean and clear. I recommend visiting during warmer weather, because the water can be very cold during the winter months. It's a clean and pretty quiet beach, it's never really too crowded. I can stay at this beach all day long. There are some great restaurants and bars within walking distance of this beach as well. The only concern that I have with this beach is the very limited parking. There are not many spots at all, and the search to find a paid parking lot nearby can be stressful. I've always been lucky when trying to find parking, but we sometimes spend around 30 minutes looking for a spot. So be aware of this. Best times to visit would be during the week. On the weekends and holidays it may be near impossible to find a parking spot.

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    Yassss this is my beach. The best beach to hang out paradise Grill is a plus. It's never overcrowded. Catch me outside right here

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    Cool beach area and calm atmosphere Parking is limited get here early. Cool beach park and foliage area

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    Paradise. Perfect sand, water, space and peace. We really enjoyed this beach! I highly recommend as it is very accessible and inclusive.

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    Beach is great!!!! The snack bar burgers are great!!! I was disappointed in the fruit smoothies, they were made w/ syrup not fruit!!!!

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    Treasure Island Beach - "Beach Art"

    Treasure Island Beach

    4.4(133 reviews)
    2.4 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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    Treasure Island Beach - Merry Christmas from Treasure Island mates! Arrrr!

    Merry Christmas from Treasure Island mates! Arrrr!

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    Shell Key Preserve - Shell Key Preserve Island

    Shell Key Preserve

    4.8(6 reviews)
    5.4 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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    Shell Key Preserve

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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)
    3.9 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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    Madeira Beach - Don't be Crabby Be Happy "la vie en rose" OuiOui.

    Don't be Crabby Be Happy "la vie en rose" OuiOui.

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

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

    Madeira Beach - He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has "Madeira Beach Vibes"

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    He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has "Madeira Beach Vibes"

    Treasure Island - Speed check

    Treasure Island

    4.1(15 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Treasure Island. Just the name conjures up images of Robert Stephenson's famous book. This Florida…read moreresort town is definitely a different read. The sunsets are still spectacular. Nature won't let you down. But the actual island is slowly going down hill. The famous white sand beach is still there, but is suffering a little from erosion and now has areas of scrub as well. Recently extra sand was imported in, but 2 back to back hurricanes have spread that new sand everywhere but on the beach. Beware of the parking situation. It's funny that you can park in downtown St Petersburg or at Tampa Airport for less money than on Treasure Island. Unless you are staying at a motel or hotel on the beach that gives you a parking space along with your room expect to pay at least $6 an hour for parking on the beach. Stick to city owned parking lots. The privately owned lots are true tourist traps. At Pirate Square strip mall I paid online and still received a $63 parking ticket! There is no way to contact the company to complain and if you pay within a few days they reduce it to $43 to encourage people to not fight the ticket. Fortunately this lot has been torn down but the damage has been done and other private lots are following suit. Every year the Sand Sculpture competition in November and the Kite Festival in January bring back the festival crowds I remember from decades ago. In between times there is just an overpriced resort town as high end luxury hotels and corporate owned tourist trap store chains slowly replace the quaint little motels and local owned shops that gave the area its unique flavor. You can still find some of the Treasure Island spirit but you have to look hard.

    Went to see the sand art again this year. There did not seem to be as many as last year. The…read morebeach was nice and bought a few things from the vendors. The parking lot at the beach was full so had to park across the street and it was very expensive $28 for two hours.

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    Sunset Beach Pavilion and Park - The Pavilion is still damaged :(

    Sunset Beach Pavilion and Park

    2.7(3 reviews)
    0.7 miSt Pete Beach

    Sunset beach is a very pretty beach. This is where we surf. This is the best place to catch some…read morewaves. It's still open to the public, but it has suffered much damage. Most of the buildings are still closed/roped off due to damages. It's December; it's winter; so all the water around here is churned up & not clear, looks dirty. It is always like this after the Hurricane season. Always looks dirty, till one day, poof! Like magic; it's clear again. Hopefully the Pavilion & park will be rebuilt & much improved by spring. Will return to update.

    The Sunset Beach Pavilion & Park, also known as the Treasure Island Beach Pavilion & Park, is…read moredirectly on the southern tip of Sunset beach in Treasure island near a rock jetty and offers visitors tons of parking and access to a pretty beach with beautiful sunsets! The Sunset Beach Pavilion has restrooms, showers, a shaded open-air picnic area with 6 picnic tables, a vending area, and a shaded playground with slides, swings, and a rock climbing wall. The facilities are wheelchair & handicap accessible. There are 3 different parking lots close to this area that provide plenty of parking, even on busy days. Sunset Beach Pavilion's operating hours are 8am to 10pm, No Grills are Provided, and alcohol is permitted. With the large space, I really wish they would have added a concession stand with food and drinks. If there isn't a wedding here, the venue pretty much goes unused with the exception of the bathrooms and the beach area. The Sunset Beach Pavilion is an affordable and lovely outdoor wedding venue available for rent for parties up to 80. It costs only $200.00 for residents and $300 for non-residents for a 6 hour reception rental, during the operational hours from 8am to sunset. Sunset Beach Pavilion's wedding reception related amenities include a service bar, rest rooms, wooden bridge entryways to the beach, beach & surf background at the rocks, electricity and picnic benches with bench seats. To make the venue more upscale, wedding planners can add their own decorations, such as white table-cloths, sparkling lights, and beach themed centerpieces.

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    Sunset Beach Pavilion and Park - They R working on Playground. They removed broken one yesterday now there is just a big hole in the ground. New one coming hopefully :)

    They R working on Playground. They removed broken one yesterday now there is just a big hole in the ground. New one coming hopefully :)

    Sunset Beach Pavilion and Park - Collapsed building across the street from sunset beach. Most is roped off due to damages.

    Collapsed building across the street from sunset beach. Most is roped off due to damages.

    Sunset Beach Pavilion and Park - All Roped off. Closed due to damage.

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    All Roped off. Closed due to damage.

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