Best Beaches & Outdoor Fun
Home to America's Best Beaches as well as endless outdoor activities in lush parks and sparkling waterways, St. Pete-Clearwater is a beach and nature-lover's dream.
Best Beaches
With their soft white sands, calm turquoise waters and stunning sunsets, our beaches can truly be considered America's Best. (In fact, we have a long list of awards to prove it!) Check out our "Best Beaches" winners for 2024 and know that no matter which beach you choose, you simply can't go wrong. You might say we have a beach for every mood.

Stunning Clearwater Beach was named one of the best white sand beaches in the world!
Best Water Adventures
Snorkel in a wildlife refuge, paddle in quiet waters, go diving in the Gulf or zip around on a jet ski. Our "Best Water Adventures" await! Dive deeper into water recreation on our Boating & Watersports page.

Head to Egmont Key to snorkel the warm waters that line the shore and the sunken ruins of Fort Dade.
Best Charter Boats
Want to reel in a big catch? Catch a gorgeous sunset? See the sights from the water? We've got a charter boat or cruise for you! Check out the 2024 "Best Charter Boat" winners and also read our "Best Cruises & Boat Tours" story.

Hubbards Marina Sunset Cruise offers free beer and wine on it's 1.5-hour sunset cruise.
Best Walk in the Park
Did you know that "Florida" means "land of flowers"? Seek out the beauty of this land when you visit our "Best Walk in the Park" 2024 winners. Find more options on our Nature & Parks page.

At historic Sunken Gardens, winding paths lead through verdant gardens.