St. Pete-Clearwater Holidays

Clearwater Beach Is known for its stunning white sand and crystal-clear waters. Ideal for sunbathing and swimming, as well as water sports like parasailing and jet skiing. The beachfront promenade is perfect for leisurely strolls, featuring shops, restaurants, and the famous Pier 60, where nightly sunset celebrations occur. Families enjoy the nearby Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a world-renowned animal rehabilitation centre. Clearwater Beach was ranked amongst the top 2 in the USA.

Also, an award-winning beach, having previously been ranked no.1 in the US, St. Pete Beach is a beach lovers paradise. Situated in the south of St. Pete-Clearwater, this beach provides a serene environment with a laid-back atmosphere at its core. Home to the famed Don CeSar hotel, affectionately known as the Pink Palace, St. Pete Beach is a picturesque white sand paradise. Evenings can be spent soaking up the sunset or enjoying live music at one of the many beach bars.

Florida’s arts and culture hub lies in the city of St. Pete. Only a 10-minute drive from the beach, this Tampa Bay city boasts a collection of famous museums, a 30-block walkable row of independent bars and restaurants, over 600 commissioned street murals, and the St. Pete Pier, a 26-acre entertainment hub with numerous restaurants, an art installation, beach, park and a rooftop tiki bar. No evening in downtown St. Pete looks or feels the same.

Central Avenue, a 30-block long walkable independent restaurant, bar, cafe, and arts scene is a must-do on any visit to downtown St. Pete. Having been included as a destination partner of the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida, the culinary scene in St. Pete-Clearwater is booming. With four Michelin recommendations, and two on Central Avenue, budding foodies will feel at home trying international cuisine alongside locally loved fresh Florida seafood.

For 2026, St. Pete-Clearwater has been included as a destination partner of the MICHELIN Guide Florida. Whether it’s grabbing a fresh grouper sandwich from one of the local beach bars or enjoying a farm-to-table dining experience, the area is well known for its elevated culinary options. Along the craft beer trail—aptly nicknamed the “Gulp Coast”—you’ll find over 40 small, independent breweries crafting fresh artisanal beers.

The destination’s rising food scene hasn’t gone unnoticed either, with Food & Wine naming St. Pete as one of the up-and-coming foodie destinations in the U.S. for 2025.

With a yearly average 361 days of sun, natural beauty and wildlife continues to blossom, allowing you to get out and about to experience it all year-round. Whether it’s adrenaline seekers looking for kitesurfing, or those wanting to take it slow with paddleboard yoga, there is something to suit. We recommend trying clear-bottomed kayaking around untouched islands in the north, or getting on the water to meet our playful dolphins - craft it any way you see fit.

Throughout St. Pete-Clearwater, families are spoilt for choice when it comes to fun-filled days out together. Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure aboard the Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise from Clearwater Marina, or keep your eyes peeled for playful marine life on the Little Toot Dolphin Adventure. Nature lovers can paddle through the მშვიდ mangrove tunnels at Weedon Island Preserve, while budding creatives can try their hand at pottery at the Morean Arts Center for Clay. For a splash of excitement, head to TradeWinds Island Resorts to take on the giant slide, or simply enjoy jet skiing, fishing, and unwinding on the area’s award-winning beaches. With so much on offer, it’s the perfect destination for families of all ages.

Year-round sun comes with a year-round festivals calendar. Every April, beachgoers flock to Clearwater Beach to experience the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, where world-renowned sculptors create towering artistic masterpieces from powerdery sand. June sees the kick-off of Pride in St. Pete, with the biggest pride festival in Florida and the Southeast US being held in downtown. Beyond this, travellers love music festivals spanning many genres, arts festivals, food celebrations and more.

The possibilities are endless sports-wise in St. Pete-Clearwater! Cheer on the Tampa Bay Rays’ baseball games during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park and April to September at Tropicana Field. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg transforms downtown streets and Albert Whitted Airport’s runway into a thrilling 1.8-mile, 14-turn IndyCar street-racing circuit each spring. Watch your favourite PGA golfers compete for December’s Skechers World Champions Cup at Feather Sound Country Club. And the ultimate test of a sailing team and human adventure - Ocean Race 2027 – will be based at St. Peterburg Yacht Club between 4 to 16 May 2027.