St Pete Beach FL Tourism and Sightseeing

Best Time to Visit St Pete Beach Florida

Anytime of the year is great beach weather. The City of St. Pete Beach is a barrier island community located just off the Pinellas County mainland with a permanent population of about 10,032 (latest estimate from the University of Florida) The city is also a popular winter residence for many people living in colder parts of the United States, Canada and Europe.

While the sheer beauty and abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities have attracted tourists to the area for decades in all seasons, it is becoming a popular getaway for couples and families to relax and de-stress. The city was incorporated in 1957 with the consolidation of the Towns of Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar, Belle Vista, St. Petersburg Beach and unincorporated Pinellas County to become the City of St. Petersburg Beach. In 1994, the citizens voted to shorten the name to St. Pete Beach to lessen the confusion with the City of St. Petersburg, located on the mainland to the east. St. Pete Beach is a significant tourist destination, having over 3,000 transient accommodation units, including major hotel and motel operations as well as many smaller, more intimate lodging facilities such as furnished condos.
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Average St Pete Beach Weather

St. Pete Beach, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 54.00 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 13 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at St. Pete Beach is 49.58 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 8.26 Inches.

Transportation

The area is perhaps the most easily accessible island beach resort. Many restaurants and beach bars are within walking distance. You may rent a car at TPA airport; the drive to the beach is approximately than 30 minutes. There are also van and limo services that will drive you from the airport to your destination.

Many taxi companies service the island. Bats Taxi (727-367-3702), headquartered in St. Pete Beach is often used by locals and visitors. The city highly recommends usage of the Trolley if you wish to move along the barrier islands. The Suncoast Beach Trolley serves and connects all of the cities along the Tampa Bay Beaches with connecting service available inland to St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Look for special trolley bus stop signs along Gulf Blvd. In addition to the services along Gulf Blvd, connector routes run between the coast and downtown St. Petersburg.

Fares
Exact change is required for each passenger. Driver Cannot Make Change. Fare is $1.25 per ride or you can purchase a GO Card which gives you unlimited trips on any PSTA vehicle.

Daily GO Card - $3.00 / Weekly GO Card - $12.00

Reduced Fare passes are also available for Seniors 65 or older and Disabled Passengers.

Hours of Operation
The Beach Trolley runs every 20 to 30 minutes from 5:05 a.m. to 10:10 p.m., Monday through Sunday, including holidays, with service until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Florida Tourism - St Pete Beach Attractions, Activities and Day Trips

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - As a family adventure park, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters within the African continent. A blend of thrilling rides, one of the nation’s premier zoos with more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, provides plenty of excitement. Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street. (813) 987-5082

Lowry Park Zoo - Lowry Park Zoo stretches over several acres of lush, natural habitats comprising five main exhibit areas: The Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Native Florida Wildlife Center, Asian Domain, Primate World and Children's Petting Zoo.
1101 West Sligh Avenue. (813) 935-8552

Adventure Island - Thatched roof huts and swaying palms contribute to the tropical island paradise mood at Tampa’s 30-acre Adventure Island, adjacent to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. High-speed rides include Runaway Rapids, Key West Rapids, Gulfscream, Wahoo Run, Splash Attack, Water Moccasin and Caribbean Corkscrew.
4500 Bougainvillea Avenue. (813) 987-5600

Fort De Soto Named America’s Top Beach for 2009 Pristine Area Favorite Lauded as “Portrait of Tranquility”

The Pink Lady - Casting a rouged glow over white powdery beaches, the ever-so-pink Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa stands as a monument to the Gatsby era when it was a playground for baseball’s Lou Gehrig, defense attorney Clarence Darrow, gangster Al Capone, and others at the top of their game.
3400 Gulf Shore Boulevard, St. Pete Beach. (727) 360-1881

Salvadore Dali Museum - Spanning more than 60 years, this comprehensive collection of works by Spanish artist Salvador Dali boggles the mind with 95 oils, 100 watercolors, and more than 1,000 graphics by the master of Surrealism.
1000 Third Street, St. Petersburg. (727) 823-3767

Tarpon springs - Known as the “sponge capital of the world,” Tarpon Springs, first settled in 1882, is named for the tarpon, a fish found in abundance off the coast. Many Greek immigrants came here after 1905 to continue their traditional trade of sponge diving.

Tropicana Field - Tropicana Field, the only domed sports stadium in Florida, is home to Major League Baseball's Tampa Devil Rays. Tropicana features include a high-tech, clear membrane, supported by a bicycle-wheel shaped structural system. Home plate end is higher than the center field's end, allowing more rows of upper deck seats.
One Tropicana Drive. (727) 825-3120

Attractions in and around town:

• St Pete Beach
• Fort De Soto Park
• Dali Museum
• Miniature Golf
• Shelling
• Birding
• Dolphin Watching

• Bush Gardens, Tampa
• Dinosaur World, Plant City
• Adventure Land, Tampa
• Ybor City, Tampa

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