Still Shining: St. Pete-Clearwater Updates
A majority of St. Pete-Clearwater is now open for business following the storms
Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted our beloved St. Pete-Clearwater region just two weeks apart. Many parts of our destination have bounced back quickly, with the majority of accommodations, attractions and restaurants opening their doors to guests. Some areas however are still recovering and need a little more time.
Residents and visitors can still enjoy many of the amazing art and cultural experiences and wonderful restaurants in our area as well as our plethora of upcoming events. As each day passes, we expect to be able to share more of our destination as recovery efforts progress. St. Pete-Clearwater is Still Shining.
New Images of Our Beach Communities
America's Favorite Beaches are Still Shining! Scroll through these recent images, taken Oct. 17 and 29 (after two storms passed through our area in late September and early October).
Will I be able to come on the vacation I've planned to St. Pete-Clearwater?
St. Pete downtown businesses and attractions are open. Many businesses on Central Avenue, Fourth Street and other business corridors are open and ready to welcome you. The St. Pete Pier and our wonderful museums are open.
If you're traveling in the near future, and have planned to stay in one of our beach communities, you should contact your hotel to check their most up-to-date information on availability. Also be aware that while some local restaurants and other businesses will be open, others will be working through their recovery and re-opening process. In addition, cleanup or other recovery efforts may still be taking place on our beaches.
Are airports, bridges and roadways in St. Pete-Clearwater open?
Both St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and Tampa Bay International Airport are fully operational and ready to welcome visitors. All bridges and roadways across the bay and to our barrier islands are open and accessible.
Are the beaches open after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton?
There are no county-wide restrictions on beach access. However some individual municipalities may have limited access as they prepare the beaches for a return of guests. Several area beaches, including Clearwater Beach and several locations on St. Pete Beach are open.
Fort De Soto Park, Sand Key Park, Honeymoon Island State Park, and Caladesi Island State Park, remain closed. Along the 35 miles of beaches, some areas experienced damage to boardwalks and access points, which are being repaired as the re-beautification process continues.
Please see our Current Beach Updates & Conditions page for the latest.
Where can I stay in St. Pete-Clearwater?
Note: Visit St. Pete-Clearwater recommends contacting lodging businesses ahead of booking for up-to-date recovery information and to understand temporary limitations of the property. Information as of Oct. 23, 2024.
Open now: Clearwater and Clearwater Beach Accommodations
Avalon hotel Club
24 Avalon St.
Blue Wave Suites Hotel
440 E Shore Drive
Candlewood Suites
2471 McMullen Booth Rd
Clarion Inn & Suites Clearwater
20967 US Hwy 19 N
Clearwater Beach Holiday Inn
521 S. Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach Hotel
504 S Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd
Clearwater Cottages Clearwater Inn
644 Mandalay Ave
Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete Clearwater International Airport
3910 Ulmerton Rd
Comfort Suites Clearwater Dunedin
1941 Edgewater Dr
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
3131 Executive Drive
Days Inn Clearwater Central
2940 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach
505 S Gulfview Blvd
Enchanted Suites On The Bay
607 Bay Esplanade
Express Inn & Suites
11333 US Highway 19 N
Extended StayAmerica St. Petersburg Clearwater
3089 Executive Dr
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott - Clearwater Beach
650 Bay Esplanade
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Clearwater
3070 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Gulf Way Inn
2275 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach
635 SOUTH GULFVIEW BLVD
Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg
4050 Ulmerton Road
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
400 Mandalay Ave
Holiday Inn St. Petersburg North / Clearwater
3535 Ulmerton Road
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
27988 US HWY 19 N
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
301 South Gulfview Blvd
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach
691 S Gulfview Blvd
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
21338 US HWY 19 N
Opal Sands Resort
430 South Gulfview Blvd
Pier House 60 Marina Hotel
101 Coronado Dr
Residence Inn/Springhill Suites Clearwater Beach
309 Coronado Dr
Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach
500 Mandalay Avenue
Sheraton Sand Key
1160 Gulf Blvd
Sleep Inn Clearwater
3939 Ulmerton Road
The Hiatus
385 South Gulfview
The Karol Hotel
2675 Ulmerton Road
TownePlace Suites By Marriott Tampa Clearwater
21090 U.S Highway 19 N
Travel World RV Park
12400 US Hwy 19 N, lot 711
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
100 Coronado Dr
Explore more Clearwater businesses open to the public, courtesy of Amplify Clearwater.
Open Now: Dunedin Accommodations
Fenway Hotel
453 Edgewater Drive
Grant Street Inn
418 Grant St
Hampton Inn - Dunedin
2641 Michael Place
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater North/Dunedin
975 Broadway St
Open Now: Indian Rocks/Redington Beach Accommodations
Camaron Cove Resort
2402 Gulf Blvd
DoubleTree by Hilton
17120 Gulf Blvd.
Florida Lifestyle Vacation Rentals
19713 Gulf Blvd
Gulf Breeze Inn
2008 Gulf Blvd
Holiday Inn & Suites Harbourside
401 2nd Street
Malibu Resort Motel
17001 Gulf Blvd
New Hotel Collection Harborside Resort
399 2nd St
Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
417 1st Street
Sun N Fun Beach Front Rentals
20116 Gulf Blvd
Tommy's on the Beach
2302 Beach Trail
Open Now: Largo & Pinellas Park Accommodations
Country Inn & Suites
8050 US Hwy 19 N
D & F Pathways Motel
164 Clearwater Largo Rd
Hampton Inn & Suites Largo
100 East Bay Drive
Tampa Bay Extended Stay Hotel
6500 Ulmerton Road
Open Now: Madeira Beach & Treasure Island Accommodations
Bilmar Beach Resort
10650 Gulf Blvd.
Boutique Beach Retreat
11965 Gulf Blvd.
Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach Marina
15015 Madeira Way
Courtyard by Marriott Madeira Beach
601 American Legion Dr
Crystal Palms Beach Resort
11605 Gulf Blvd.
Fusion Resort
290 107th Avenue
Provident Oceana Beachfront Suites
10091 Gulf Blvd.
Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites
12000 Gulf Blvd.
Travel Resort Services
13030 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island Beach Resort
10800 Gulf Blvd.
Open Now: Oldsmar & Safety Harbor Accommodations
Hampton Inn and Suites Oldsmar
4017 Tampa Road
Hilton Garden Inn Oldsmar
4052 Tampa Road
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Northwest-Oldsmar
3990 Tampa Road
Safety Harbor Motel
1106 Main St.
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
105 N. Bayshore Dr
Open Now: Palm Harbor & Tarpon Springs Accommodations
Caladesi RV Park
205 Dempsey Road
Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs
39284 U.S. Hwy 19 N
Hickory Point Mobile Home and RV Park
1181 Anclote Road
Innisbrook Golf Resort
36750 US Hwy 19
Quality Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs
38724 U.S. Hwy 19 N
Sherwood Forest RV Park
175 US 19 ALT
Tarpon Shore Inn
40346 US Hwy 19
The 1910 Inn
32 W Tarpon Avenue
Open Now: St. Pete Beach Accommodations
Bay Palms Waterfront Resort
4237 Gulf Blvd
Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort
4321 Gulf Blvd
Coconut Inn
113 11th Ave
Gulfside Resort St. Pete Beach
565 70th Ave
Hilton Garden Inn
6100 Gulf Blvd
Hotel Zamora
3701 Gulf Blvd.
Plaza Beach Hotel- Beachfront Resort
4506 Gulf Blvd
Residence Inn Tierra Verde
214 Madonna Blvd
St. Pete Beach Suites
6801 Sunset Way
Suncoast Islands Real Estate
150 Pinellas Bayway S
The Sirata Beach Resort
5300 Gulf Boulevard
TradeWinds RumFish Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd / 6000 Gulf Blvd
Open Now: St. Pete Accommodations
AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg
110 2nd St N
Avalon Hotel, St. Petersburg
443 4th Ave N
Budget Inn
800 34th St N
Comfort Inn NE Gateway
875 94th Ave N
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown
300 4th St N
Crystal Bay Hotel
7401 Central Avenue
Days Inn St. Pete Central
650 34th St N
Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown St. Petersburg
80 Beach Drive NE
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st st south
Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
950 Lake Carillon Drive
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Petersburg North
2171 54th Ave S
Holiday Inn Express Suites Seminole/St Pete/Madeira Beach
4816 100th Way N
Hollander Hotel
421 4th Ave N
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown
25 2nd St N
Kings Rest Motel
7330 4th St. N.
La Quinta Inn St. Petersburg NE
6638 4th St N
Mari Jean Hotel
2349 Central Avenue
Mint House St. Petersburg - Downtown
77 11th St N
Ponce De Leon
95 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater
12600 Roosevelt Blvd
Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown
940 5th Ave S
The 1888 Hotel
220 5th Ave North
The Birchwood
340 Beach Drive NE
The Galaxy Hotel
101 3rd Ave. N.
The Inn On Third
342 3rd Ave. N.
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Ave NE, St
SkyBeach Hotel and Marina
6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S
More Information on Our Communities
Open For Business - Shining Together
In addition to this resource, check out beach businesses open, courtesy of Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber and Clearwater businesses open to the public, courtesy of Amplify Clearwater. These resources have available places to play, eat and shop and further plan out a trip to St. Pete-Clearwater.
St. Petersburg:
Almost all hotels, shops and restaurants in St. Petersburg are open, as well as our incredible museums and cultural attractions. Hotels along Central Avenue are open. Sunken Gardens is open. While some residential communities in St. Pete experienced flooding, most local businesses have recovered and reopened.
Clearwater and Clearwater Beach:
Hotels and other businesses in Clearwater Beach experienced impact from storm surge and high winds, although to a lesser degree than our more southern beaches in Pinellas County.
Visitors who have vacations planned will want to check with their hotel or accommodations to receive up-to-date information on the property. Many local restaurants and shops have returned to business, though some of the waterfront properties will need a little more time to recover and reopen. As each day passes, we expect to be able to share that more of our businesses are ready to welcome visitors.
Just across from Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Marine Aquarium has reopened, featuring a special exhibit: Aqua Lanterns: A Chinese Festival of Light.
St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille Beach:
This was an area that endured a high level of storm surge from Hurricane Helene, meaning that many hotels and restaurants in this area – though not all – are still in the recovery process. Visitors who have vacations planned will want to check with their hotel or accommodations to confirm their status.
Treasure Island & Madeira Beach:
This was another area that saw significant storm surge from Hurricane Helene. While John's Pass Village & Boardwalk experienced damage, a number of businesses such as Hubbard’s Marina, have reopened to serve guests. Restaurants that have reopened include Friendly Fisherman Seafood Restaurant, Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill, Bubba Gumps, the Boardwalk Grill, and Kilwins. Some of the shops are also open, including Grays Jewelers, Three Coconuts and Paw Paws. Other businesses along the boardwalk are currently working to recover and will need a little more time before they welcome visitors.
Visitors who have vacations planned will want to check with their hotel or accommodations to confirm their status. Many local restaurants and shops are closed at this time, though not all.
Gulfport:
There was water intrusion in Gulfport's downtown and in some residential areas. Some of the shops and restaurants that our locals and visitors love have re-opened, while others remain focused on their recovery process. Gulfport Tuesday fresh market is open again. A number of popular restaurants such as Pia's Trattoria, The Pearl, the Funky Flamingo, Gulfport Brewery and more are now open.
We recommend reaching out directly to your accommodations or local restaurants to confirm their current status before traveling.
Tarpon Springs:
The famous Sponge Docks suffered from Hurricane Helene’s storm surge, with damage to the docks. Several nearby restaurants and shops are closed at this time. However, some of the local restaurants and shops are open and welcoming guests. The Sponge Exchange is open.
Dunedin:
Many merchants and restaurants in downtown Dunedin are open for business.
Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island state parks are closed as well as The Dunedin Marina and boat ramp.
Safety Harbor:
The iconic Safety Harbor Resort & Spa is open and welcoming guests. Many local shops and restaurants are open.
How can I help in the recovery efforts?
Now more than ever, local businesses need your support. Please shop local, and be patient when visiting our communities as they continue to fully recover.
If you wish to volunteer, you can connect with organizations such as Volunteer Florida and donate money or volunteer time to World Central Kitchens which is deploying food trucks throughout our communities. Keep Pinellas Beautiful is also organizing many beach cleanups. Find more options for donating or volunteering.
You can also attend local fundraisers and help at beach cleanups. See a list on our Events & Festivals page.
Please check back for more updates during the recovery process. Our community is Still Shining and working hard to ensure that every corner of St. Pete-Clearwater is once again ready to welcome you. Follow Visit St. Pete-Clearwater on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Hurricane Relief Fundraisers & Beach Clean-Ups
A number of local organizations and businesses are working to help those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. And several communities are having beach clean-ups. Show your support by attending one of these events!
Business Resources: Hurricane Recovery
Explore resources available for businesses and workers affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and find ways to assist in the recovery efforts.
See business resources