Gulfport Beach is one of Beth Stombaugh's favorite spots, thanks to its Mobi Mat and other accessibility features.
Accessibility Guide to St. Pete-Clearwater
Known for America's Best Beaches, St. Pete-Clearwater also boasts wildlife-rich parks, amazing museums, flourishing botanical gardens and a captivating aquarium. Read these accessibility guides to see how this Tampa Bay destination welcomes all visitors, including those who have mobility challenges.
Expert Insights
These accessibility guides came together with the help of Beth Stombaugh, pictured above, who has used a manual wheelchair all her life. In late 2022 and early 2023, Beth visited beaches, parks, museums and other attractions in St. Pete-Clearwater to gather firsthand insights on their accessibility. In early 2024, she contributed to updating this information for Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. When she isn’t advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, this resident of Gulfport, Florida, enjoys taking photos of wildlife in local parks and singing in St. Pete's One City Chorus. Before retiring, Beth was a special education teacher in Ohio for 24 years.
Accessible Beaches
Indian Rocks Beach offers a Mobi-Mat about halfway to the water.
Between beach wheelchairs available for use and Mobi Mats that extend toward the water, many of our beaches are accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs.
Accessible Local Parks
The boardwalk in Boca Ciega Millennium Park provides easy access to wildlife viewing.
Parks in St. Pete-Clearwater range from urban oases to natural expanses, with paved trails and raised boardwalks providing access to these gems.
Accessibility at Museums
The Dali Museum in St. Pete's Waterfront Museum District welcomes more than 400,000 visitors each year.
From fine art to compelling history and art glass, these Tampa Bay area museums are so captivating that you’ll want to explore them all.
Accessible Local Attractions
Right downtown, the popular St. Pete Pier has a variety of dining, public art, greenspaces and a beach.
Discover the awesome St. Pete Pier, lush botanical gardens, a charming fishing village and a wild bird sanctuary, among other attractions.
Influencer Amanda Steijlen Explores St. Pete-Clearwater!
Check out this video to learn more about fun things to see and do in St. Pete-Clearwater, with great tips from a wheelchair user who lives in the area.