St. Pete-Clearwater offers 35 miles of award-winning, white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets. With an abundance of arts and cultural must-dos, adrenaline-fuelled water sports and a fast-growing food and craft beer scene, this is the perfect holiday destination for families, couples, and singles alike.
St. Pete-Clearwater’s beaches are consistently named amongst the best in America, with St. Pete Beach voted #1 in the US and #5 in the world in the 2021 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards, and Clearwater Beach awarded ‘Best in the South’ for 2023 by USA Today.
Clearwater Beach not only has brilliant white sands but is also a hub of activity with a nightly celebration at Pier 60 filled with crafters, buskers and live music. St. Pete Beach, the sunset capital of Florida, is perfect for building sandcastles, flying over the water parasailing, and stand-up paddle boarding.
Visitors can check out one of the area’s latest attractions, the 26-acre St. Pete Pier, voted as the #2 Attraction in the US by USA Today for 2020, or indulge in a tropical escape at the more than 100-year-old Sunken Gardens, which is home to a variety of tropical plants and birds.
Recently named the only Gulf coast partner destination of the Florida MICHELIN Guide 2025, St. Pete-Clearwater is the latest foodie hot spot. Dial up the heat at St. Pete-Clearwater’s waterfront restaurants, rooftop lounges and bars. Whether it be a fresh grouper sandwich from a local beach bar or a farm to table dining experience, the area is famed for its culinary options, such as Doc Ford’s on St. Pete Pier, voted as TripAdvisor’s #1 ‘Everyday Eats Restaurant’ in the US for 2023. Along the craft beer trail, you’ll find over 40 small independent breweries crafting fresh artisanal beers.
Immerse yourself in some of the area’s awe-inspiring art and culture in downtown St. Pete. Here you will find the world-famous Dali Museum, featuring the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s work outside of Spain, and the James Museum, a private collection of western and wildlife art. The local arts scene continues to boom, with more than 70 urban murals adding colour to the buildings and streets across the destination.
Located just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 90 minutes from Orlando, St. Pete-Clearwater is your perfect beach destination. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct daily from London to Tampa.
