Guidebook for Saint Petersburg
Parks & Nature
Voted #1 Beach in North America in 2005. Best for the beach goers that want a more tranquil and serene atmosphere as opposed to the congested touristy spots. Tour the historic fort, have lunch under the picnic shelters, throw your pole in the water at the fishing pier, or snorkel for conchs and sand dollars! $5 Park entrance fee per vehicle.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkVoted #1 Beach in North America in 2005. Best for the beach goers that want a more tranquil and serene atmosphere as opposed to the congested touristy spots. Tour the historic fort, have lunch under the picnic shelters, throw your pole in the water at the fishing pier, or snorkel for conchs and sand dollars! $5 Park entrance fee per vehicle.
Historical Park situation on the Boca Ciega Bay. Site of the official first catholic Mass in Florida and also houses a boat dock as well as fishing pier, and serves as the water taxi/ferry pick-up/drop-off stop.
6 locals recommend
Jungle Prada de Navarez Park
8398 Elbow Ln NHistorical Park situation on the Boca Ciega Bay. Site of the official first catholic Mass in Florida and also houses a boat dock as well as fishing pier, and serves as the water taxi/ferry pick-up/drop-off stop.
Food Scene
5 minute walk from our home, our neighborhood tavern is equipped with a full bar and offers great food! They provide an excellent Sunday Brunch Buffet and offer weekly live music. Plan to walk down to the pier after dinner to catch the sunset over the bay!
14 locals recommend
Jungle Prada Tavern
1700 Park St N5 minute walk from our home, our neighborhood tavern is equipped with a full bar and offers great food! They provide an excellent Sunday Brunch Buffet and offer weekly live music. Plan to walk down to the pier after dinner to catch the sunset over the bay!
Hands down the best view you will ever have while eating a meal in St. Petersburg! The restaurant is perched high on the 12th floor of the Grand Plaza Hotel and slowly rotates 360 degrees, allowing for awe-inspiring views of the glistening waters of the Gulf as well as Boca Ciega Bay. Be sure to make reservations in advanced and plan your meal around the sunset!
88 locals recommend
Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro
5250 Gulf BlvdHands down the best view you will ever have while eating a meal in St. Petersburg! The restaurant is perched high on the 12th floor of the Grand Plaza Hotel and slowly rotates 360 degrees, allowing for awe-inspiring views of the glistening waters of the Gulf as well as Boca Ciega Bay. Be sure to make reservations in advanced and plan your meal around the sunset!
Arts & Culture
The museum itself is an architectural marvel all in it's own and houses 96 oil paintings, over 100 watercolors and drawings, 1,300 graphics, photographs, and sculptures making it the largest collection of this Salvador Dali's work outside of Europe. Aside from the permanent pieces, the museum also offers seasonal exhibits from various other artists that rotate in and out of the museum throughout the year.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe museum itself is an architectural marvel all in it's own and houses 96 oil paintings, over 100 watercolors and drawings, 1,300 graphics, photographs, and sculptures making it the largest collection of this Salvador Dali's work outside of Europe. Aside from the permanent pieces, the museum also offers seasonal exhibits from various other artists that rotate in and out of the museum throughout the year.
Essentials
Biking distance. Looks for the store's famous BOGO deals!
14 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Shoppes at the Royale
1600 66th St NBiking distance. Looks for the store's famous BOGO deals!
7-Eleven
2632 Park St NWalking or biking distance. Very convenient and quick.