What are your vacation goals?

Build your getaway around what makes you happiest. If food is your love language, join a food tour in St. Pete, Dunedin or Safety Harbor and taste your way through local flavors. Passionate about photography? Snap your best shots while wandering St. Pete's mural-filled neighborhoods. Do you cherish time on the water? Book a sunset sailing excursion or take sailing lessons.

Start your day with yoga on the beach or a peaceful run along St. Pete’s beautiful bayfront, where the sunrise sparkles over the water and you might spot dolphins along the way. Dine deliciously at restaurants that source fresh, local ingredients. Stroll the beach at sunset for that perfect feeling of calm at golden hour. 

Make memories that everyone will treasure. Spend happy hours swimming and building sandcastles at the beach. Set sail on a pirate ship complete with sea shanties and silly fun, visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, or spend a fun-filled afternoon at Splash Harbour Water Park.

Escape your everyday routine and reconnect in a place that feels made for two. Take a sunset stroll along Pass-a-Grille Beach, where pastel cottages and Gulf breezes set a dreamy scene. Spend a weekend in downtown St. Pete with its unique museums, cool cocktail bars and vibrant culinary scene. Whether you’re sipping wine by the water or dancing under the stars, you're sure to have a getaway to remember.

Let nature lead the way to happiness in the New Year. Hike scenic trails at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve; stroll under ancient live oaks at Philippe Park; or experience a magical moonlight paddle near Shell Key. Whether you're spotting a roseate spoonbill or watching the sky turn a million colors at sunset, this is your perfect reset.

Need a little help switching into vacation mode? Start with something blissfully simple: a spa day. Whether you book a deep-tissue massage at a serene day spa, or go all-in with a stay at a luxe resort spa, relaxation is waiting for you.

Feed your curiosity and shake up your perspective in the New Year. Start at The Dalí Museum, with its surreal masterpieces and immersive exhibits, then wander through St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District to peek into working studios and vibrant galleries. Want to dive in deeper? Try a glass-blowing or clay class for a hands-on art fix.

Fun on a budget? Totally doable. Stroll the St. Pete Pier for water views, live music and stunning sunsets (all without opening your wallet). Want more free fun? Head to Clearwater Beach for the nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration, complete with street performers and local crafters. Meander John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach to spot dolphins and see fishing boats return to port. Stroll through downtown St. Pete, where more than 600 vibrant murals turn city blocks into free, open-air galleries. 

Explore local waters by paddleboard or kayak with outfitters who care about protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems. 

Stay in walkable downtowns like St. Pete or Dunedin, where you can get around on foot, by bike, on a scooter, or hop on public transportation. 

Find hotels and resorts with a real commitment to sustainability in St. Pete-Clearwater, or plan a camping trip at Fort De Soto Park.