Beaches and Boating

Beaches: Take a tour of our award-winning beaches.

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Sailing Away

Let the Gulf's sea breeze fill your sails in St. Petersburg.

Check out the wide variety of marine life just below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.

Named for the honeymooners who came here in the 1940s and '50s, Honeymoon Island State Park offers undeveloped beaches...

How'd you like to frolic in the Gulf of Mexico like these dolphins? Enter here for a chance to win a trip for four to...

Scoping out the beach lots ahead of time can mean parking your car easily and getting your toes in the sand post-haste.

All along the coast, find great scenery, safe havens and places to refuel boat and belly. Here are some tips to get you started.

With varied activities that keep all ages happy, Clearwater Beach caters to active vacationers and those who prefer to watch.

Score points with your kids by taking them on these amazing vacation adventures.

The St. Pete/Clearwater area’s beaches beckon to families for swimming, kite flying, windsurfing, biking and just digging in the sand.

Get the full tiki bar experience: Sit on a waterfront deck, umbrella drink in hand, island music playing, and watch the sun set.

Family-friendly beaches abound in St. Pete/Clearwater, with lifeguards, playgrounds, sheltered picnic areas, restrooms and more.

This perfect slice of island beachfront was named the No. 1 beach in the U.S. in 2008 but none other than "Dr. Beach" himself.