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Your Guide to America's Favorite Beaches

Welcome to warm sunshine, cool breezes and soft sands. With 35 miles of sugar-sand bliss to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect beach for you right here in Tampa Bay. With so many award-winning beaches to choose from, planning the perfect beach vacation is easy!

Looking for your best beach vacation yet? You’ve come to the right place! Our Tampa Bay beaches regularly make appearances on top beach lists from trusted sources like Tripadvisor, travel magazines and Dr. Beach. In fact, in 2025, Good Housekeeping named St. Pete-Clearwater as one of the country's top beach escapes!

Legendary Clearwater Beach was recently named to Travel + Leisure's list of the best white sand beaches in the world and USA Today named it the "Best Beach in the South." Gorgeous St. Pete Beach was named the #1 Beach in the U.S. just a few years back by Tripadvisor’s community of travelers. See more awards for America's Favorite Beaches.

Explore our inspiring articles and helpful information to plan your favorite beach vacation yet!

Get a Bird's-Eye View of Our Top 10 Beaches

Swoop above our award-winning sands on this video and discover why your perfect beach escape is waiting for you in St. Pete-Clearwater.

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The Ultimate Beach-Lover's Getaway

From sunny beach days to beachfront hotels and places to sip a cool drink with your toes in the sand, we've collected everything you need to know in this ultimate guide.

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