Fun for everyone
One of St. Pete-Clearwater’s most endearing qualities is its wide-ranging appeal. There's plenty to do for everyone.
Do you know your APA from your IPA? You’ll be in your element with a strong craft beer scene. There are over 45 local breweries and a craft beer trail in St. Pete. The area is actually known as the Gulp Coast because of the array of local brewers. Cheers to that. 🍻
Bit of an art buff? You’ll find plenty of galleries and exhibitions, plus over 600 street art murals.
Have kids to keep entertained? Plenty there too, including pirate-themed cruises, the Great Explorations Children’s Museum, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (a rescue centre for dolphins, otters, sea turtles, and other species) and a lot more.
St. Pete-Clearwater prides itself on being an LGBTQ+ friendly destination. St Pete Pride has been running for more than 20 years, and the area has built a reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place to visit. The St. Pete-Clearwater website is a great source of information if you want to know more.
Of course, the beaches are a huge draw — and with some of the best in the country, who wouldn't love to spend some time at enjoying them. But what surprised me most during my visit was just how much more there is to St. Pete-Clearwater than being just a beach destination.
Between the museums, vibrant communities, wildlife experiences, sporting events, nature reserves and impressive food scene, you could easily spend an entire trip here without even setting foot on a beach.
Here are some of my favourite things to do in St. Pete-Clearwater 👇
