St. Petersburg

Close to everything, yet miles away, St. Petersburg Clearwater is a beautiful peninsula located on Florida's West coast, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and by Tampa Bay to the east. Home to Caladesi Beach, America's #2 beach in 2006 and De Soto Park, America's #1 beach in 2005, St. Petersburg offers 35 miles of white sand beaches on some eight major barrier islands. 

It is also within minutes of many popular Florida attractions: just 30 minutes to Busch Gardens in Tampa and 90 minutes to Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World and Universal Studios Escape in Orlando. Experience the warm Gulf sunsets, the unique cultural heritage, the vast sporting and recreational activities, fresh seafood and great shopping. Plus there are world-renowned museums, family fun and endless sunshine.