By Lars Tramilton
St. Pete
beach is a beautiful coastal city in central Florida in Pinellas County. The city is an extremely popular tourist destination because of its stunning
beaches, water sports,
cruises and even history. If you are planning to visit St. Pete Beach, there is no shortage of interesting and fun things to see and do while you are there.
Adventure Cruises
Whether you want to go on a snorkeling trip to the historic district of Egmont Key or go dolphin watching, you are bound to have a grand time on Adventure Cruises. There are also shelling excursions available for people who like collecting shells on the beach. Egmont Key is a pleasant destination for both snorkeling and relaxing swimming. These cruises generally last about 2 hours.
Adventure Cruises
3400 Pasadena Ave. S.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33707
(727) 423-4247
Pass-a-Grille Historic District
Strolling down the Pass-a-Grille Historic District is a great way to revel in the charm and beauty of St. Pete Beach. From gorgeous sunsets to massive shorelines, visitors will be able to see the beauty and history of this Florida fishing community. This historic district is full of restaurants, cafes, novelty shops and small hotels. Be sure to check out Eighth Avenue, which is home to some of the oldest buildings in the area.
Pass-a-Grille Historic District
1000 Pass A Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706-4229
(727) 363-9247
Water Sports
Water sports are a great way to have fun while in St. Pete Beach. A good place to engage in water sports is at Captain Mike's Watersports. With shelling, snorkeling, parasailing and dolphin watching, Captain Mike's Watersports has all you could want. There are also tours of the Gulf of Mexico. You can choose between trips that are either 3 hours or a full day long, depending on how energetic you are feeling and how much time you have.
Captain Mike's Watersports
4900 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1998
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum is located in the first church that was constructed on Pinellas' barrier islands. This museum consists of displays that detail the area's rich, vibrant history, with artifacts, relics, photographs and newspaper clippings dating all of the way back to the 1500s. You can learn a lot about the region's pioneer history by visiting this fascinating museum.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
115 10th Ave.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 552-1610
Dolphin Village Shopping Center
The Dolphin Village Shopping Center is a fun and bustling place to go shopping while in St. Pete Beach. The center consists of many shopping and dining options. There are several specialty gift shops, a grocery store, and a game and movie rental center. If you want to combine good food and great shopping while in St. Pete Beach, the Dolphin Village Shopping Center is the place to go.
Dolphin Village Shopping Center
4615 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-7011
Corey Area Craft Festival
Every year in early April, the Corey Area Craft Festival takes place in St. Pete Beach. This festival hosts 100 of the United States' finest contemporary crafters. This is a vibrant, open-air festival that displays crafts such as ceramics, jewelry, homemade soap, exotic flowers, pottery, personalized gift items and plants. All of the crafts on display are made in the United States.
Corey Area Craft Festival
595 Corey Ave.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Annual Spring Event
St. Pete Beach holds an Annual Spring Event in mid-April. This event is hosted by the city and takes place at the St. Pete Beach Community Center. It features activities including an exploration zone called "Touch a Truck," tae kwon do, a skating contest at the skate park and a fishing tournament for children. This event is free and wonderful for a family-oriented outing.
St. Pete Beach Community Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 363-9245
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.