St. Petersburg, Florida, holds the Guinness World Record for most consecutive days of sunshine – 768! No wonder they call Florida the Sunshine State! Nothing goes better with sunshine than plenty of white sandy beaches and lots of sparkling blue water, and St. Pete has all that and more. Built around the largest city marina in the U.S., life in St. Petersburg revolves around the water and the city’s iconic pier.
Just minutes from the heart of St. Pete’s downtown action, a quieter, more relaxing world beckons. Vacationers flock to the idyllic Gulf Coast cays that shelter the St. Petersburg marina. On these pristine spits of sand that jut into the blue waters of the Gulf, luxurious, waterfront vacation rental properties line the sugar sand beaches of Madeira Beach and Treasure Island.
Beach activities and water sports may be the most popular St. Petersburg vacation activities, but the city also offers an eclectic collection of world-class museums, including the surreal Salvador Dali Museum, the exceptional Museum of Fine Arts (now showcasing British Watercolors and Drawings from the collection of BNY Mellon), and The Great Explorations Children’s Museum where youngsters can enjoy plenty of hands-on fun.
No trip into St. Pete is complete without a visit to the iconic Pier. A mile long, The Pier is dotted with cute little shops and wonderful restaurants. Visit the aquarium or marvel at the unique Florida architecture or just sip a drink and people watch while you listen to the music and soak up the ambience. Be sure you climb to the observation deck on the top floor of The Pier to take in the incredible view. A romantic dinner at Cha Cha Coconuts on the observation deck is a lovely way to end a day in St. Pete, and afterwards you can relax in your St. Petersburg Beach vacation rental.
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