Plan a Luxurious Vacation in St. Pete-Clearwater
Along Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, St. Pete-Clearwater offers refined escapes with pristine beaches, cultural richness and elegant hotels and resorts – perfect for travelers who value privacy, service and style. This is a place where luxury comes naturally.
Why This Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination
- Our powder-soft, white sand beaches are world-renowned
- Our award-winning culinary scene will excite your palate with Michelin-recognized dining and top chefs
- Enjoy vibrant arts & culture, from museums to performing arts and interactive art installations
- Choose from luxurious beachfront or city hotels as well as curated travel experiences
- Find easy access to our area from Tampa and Orlando (and about four hours from Fort Lauderdale or Miami)
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Enjoy Delightful Dining
St. Pete-Clearwater has earned a name for its culinary scene, now recognized by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide. Here, fresh Gulf seafood, creative coastal cuisine and globally inspired menus come together in relaxed waterfront spots as well as refined, chef-driven restaurants.
For travelers who plan their trips around great food, it’s an exciting reason to visit: exceptional dining paired with beautiful weather, vibrant culture and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Check out these dining hotspots:
MICHELIN Guide-Recognized Restaurants
- Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg (reimagined Italian cuisine)
- Fortu, St. Petersburg (Asian fusion)
- Sushi Sho Rexley, St. Petersburg (omakase-style)
Fine Dining
- The Black Pearl, Dunedin (inventive gourmet)
- Caretta on the Gulf, Clearwater Beach (award-winning dining with Gulf views)
Local Favorites
- Tides Market, Safety Harbor (fresh seafood)
- Bon Appetit, Dunedin (waterfront views)
- Allelo, St. Petersburg (Mediterranean cuisine)
Catch a Glimpse of Our Dining Scene
Enjoy an intimate dinner with only the finest ingredients at Black Pearl in Dunedin.
Enjoy an intimate dinner with only the finest ingredients at Black Pearl in Dunedin.
Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean dishes at Allelo in St. Petersburg while enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean dishes at Allelo in St. Petersburg while enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
Sushi Sho Rexley is the only Omikase style restaurant in the area, and was recently recognized by the MICHELIN Guide Florida.
Sushi Sho Rexley is the only Omikase style restaurant in the area, and was recently recognized by the MICHELIN Guide Florida.
Enjoy fresh, local seafood at The Tides Market in Safety Harbor, a MICHELIN-recommended spot.
Enjoy fresh, local seafood at The Tides Market in Safety Harbor, a MICHELIN-recommended spot.
With amazing food and views to match, Caretta on the Gulf at Sandpearl Resort is a treat for the senses.
With amazing food and views to match, Caretta on the Gulf at Sandpearl Resort is a treat for the senses.
Michelin-recommended Fortu offers Asian fusion cuisine in a sophisticated setting in St. Petersburg.
Michelin-recommended Fortu offers Asian fusion cuisine in a sophisticated setting in St. Petersburg.
Explore Arts & Culture
Art comes to life in St. Pete-Clearwater, where bold murals, inspiring museums, local galleries, theater and live music build a rich tapestry of inspiration and creativity.
The Dalí Museum is St. Petersburg's landmark museum, with an expansive collection of the famous surrealist's work housed in a stunning building.
The Dalí Museum is St. Petersburg's landmark museum, with an expansive collection of the famous surrealist's work housed in a stunning building.
View paintings at the James Museum depicting perspectives of Indigenous peoples in the American West.
View paintings at the James Museum depicting perspectives of Indigenous peoples in the American West.
This brilliantly colored overhead installation at The Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg is reminiscent of sea creatures on a vibrant coral reef.
This brilliantly colored overhead installation at The Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg is reminiscent of sea creatures on a vibrant coral reef.
St. Pete is filled with street art, which can be enjoyed during the Second Saturday Art Walk, during a mural tour, or on your own any time.
St. Pete is filled with street art, which can be enjoyed during the Second Saturday Art Walk, during a mural tour, or on your own any time.
Plan Your Trip
St. Pete-Clearwater is beautiful year-round, with peak travel season in winter and spring. Summer is popular with family travelers planning beach vacations. The fall season is a quieter time to enjoy area beaches as well as the many wonderful museums and attractions in the area.
Elevate Your Stay With World-Class Events Throughout the Year:
- St. Pete Pride (annual LGBTQ+ event held throughout June)
- Savor St. Pete Food + Wine Festival (a premier culinary event to be held November 7-8 in 2026)
- Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (late February or early March, 2027; dates to be announced)
- Valspar Championship, Tarpon Springs (mid-March 2027)
- Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, Clearwater Beach (sand sculpting festival for two weeks, late March through mid-April each year)