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Indulge in

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Events & Festivals

Each season in St. Pete/Clearwater brings its own flavor of festivals.
Check out our unique annual and seasonal events here.

SpringMarch – May

Sugar Sand Festival

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June – August

SummerJune – August

St. Pete Pride Weekend

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September – November

FallSeptember – November

Clearwater Super Boat

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December – February

WinterDecember – February

Clearwater Sea Blues Festival

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Trip Ideas for Top Florida Vacations

Enjoy a supercharged getaway with a vacation in paradise: the St. Pete/Clearwater area.

It’s amazing what an amped-up, blue-sky, sun-drenched getaway on top Florida beaches like Treasure Island and Clearwater Beach can do for you. Mix in world-class arts, like the acclaimed Dalí Museum, and St. Pete’s pulsing downtown nightlife, and every single moment is amplified. Get trip ideas here for your ultimate Florida vacation.

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Nightlife &

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Tastiest Restaurants Along America's Best Beaches

Tastiest Restaurants

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Clearwater Harbor

Stay in the heart of it all, close to the beach action, big music events in Coachman Park, and a cute downtown district.

Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach

Trip Advisor’s #1 Beach of 2016—find dreamy white sands, cool watersports, stunning sunsets at Pier 60 and lots of good fresh Gulf seafood.

Island hop to serene and secluded Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands from here, then return for fine dining and craft brews in its quaint downtown Main St.

This bayfront art community is a funky base to go from gulf beaches during the day to city nightlife after hours.

Indian Rocks Beach & Indian Shores

Indian Shores & Indian Rocks Beach

These northern beach communities are quiet retreats perfect for a relaxing family vacation.

Explore Florida’s history and nature here, with a visit to the 21-acre Heritage Village, and the Florida Botanical Gardens.

Find delectable seafood restaurants, white-sand beaches and entertainment at John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk.

North Redington Beach & Redington Shores

North Redington Beach & Redington Shores

Chill on these beaches away from the bustle but close to top attractions, plus there’s perfect pier fishing at Redington Long Pier.

Another charming Old Florida town on the bay known for stunning parkland and perfect canoeing trails.

The outdoorsman will love golfing at Innisbrook Resort, cycling along the Pinellas Trail, and fishing in the gulf or on Lake Tarpon.

Pass-a-Grille Beach

Pass-A-Grille Beach

Home to four miles of laid-back beaches, boat access to Shell Key, and shopping in the quaint Eighth Ave. District.

Find eclectic outdoor activities here, from horseback riding, to golfing, to biking on the Pinellas Trail.

Relaxation central! Stroll brick-lined streets, chill at the fishing pier, and be be mesmerized by the moss-covered Oaks at Phillippe Park.

Nature lovers will have plenty to do here, from kayaking at Lake Seminole Park to birding at Boca Ciega Millennium Park.

The perfect Florida getaway starts on this award-winning beach with a mix of luxury and kitschy beachfront hotels.

This bustling city has something for everyone: world-class art museums, a hip culinary and craft beer scene, and an open, laid-back downtown waterfront.

This riverfront town is a little slice of Greece—stroll the sponge docks, feast on baklava, and go antiquing on Tarpon Avenue.

Treasure Island

Nestled along wide, white-sand beaches between St. Pete Beach and Madeira Beach, Treasure Island is a perfect getaway spot for you and your family.

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