Meet Here. Then Stay a Little Longer.
St. Pete-Clearwater offers something a lot of meeting destinations can't: a genuine reason for attendees to show up early and stay late.
Here on Florida’s sun-soaked Gulf coast, over 35 miles of award-winning beaches entice meeting attendees, along with recreational and cultural treasures, excellent venues and wonderful weather year-round.
Centrally located on Florida's Gulf Coast, the region combines easy access — two airports, a walkable downtown, and beachfront resorts minutes from each other — with over 35 miles of award-winning beaches and a culture and arts scene that rivals cities twice its size.
Beyond the meeting room, St. Pete-Clearwater makes it easy to create an event your attendees will remember. Plan team outings around championship golf, fishing charters, dining cruises, acclaimed museums or a Tampa Bay Rays game – then unwind with fresh Florida seafood, handcrafted cocktails and time at the resort spa. In St. Pete-Clearwater, meetings shine.
Your Next Meeting
From beautiful beach resorts to gleaming downtown properties and unique, off-the-beaten-path treasures, no other place shines for meetings quite like St. Pete-Clearwater.
World-Class Beaches and Hospitality
Four reasons why your next meeting should be in St. Pete-Clearwater
Home to America's Favorite Beaches
In St. Pete-Clearwater, it’s easy to pair productive meeting days with sunset receptions, waterfront venues and team activities that incorporate the beach and local nature experiences.
Excellent Hotel and Meeting Venues
Choose from beachfront resorts, golf resorts, sleek downtown hotels and unique venues that bring personality to every gathering.
Easy to Arrive
Two airports have direct service to our area: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), featuring more than 100 locations with direct route service.
A Committed Team to Serve You
Our destination experts are here to help at every step, from site selection and local vendors to visitor materials and event support. We’ll help make your St. Pete-Clearwater meeting a success!
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Meeting Planner Guide
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Destination Recognition
Don't just take our word for it: See some of the top awards and accolades for St. Pete-Clearwater.
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Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater was selected as a 2024 Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award winner. This honor is awarded to destinations that exhibit the highest standards of service and amenities.
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ConventionSouth's Readers’ Choice Award
Publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, presented Visit St. Pete-Clearwater with a 2025 Annual Readers’ Choice Award.
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Award-winning Beaches
Learn more about America's Favorite Beaches- Clearwater Beach was named the #2 beach in the U.S. and the #1 beach in Florida by Tripadvisor in 2026.
- Clearwater Beach was also honored on a list of the top 20 beaches in the world by Tripadvisor in 2026, the only Florida beach to land on this list.
- Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach have both been named the #1 beach in the country in previous years by Tripadvisor.
- Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin was named among the Top 10 Best Beaches in the U.S. by Tripadvisor in 2026.
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MICHELIN-Recognized Dining
The MICHELIN Guide Florida has recognized six St. Pete-Clearwater area restaurants for dining excellence. The honors go to The Tides Market in Safety Harbor, as well as St. Pete standouts in between days and Sushi Sho Rexley. Also part of the list of recognized restaurants in St. Pete are Elliott Aster, IL Ritorno, and Fortu—all of which feature private rooms to accommodate smaller groups and intimate events.
