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St. Pete/Clearwater, known as the home for America's Top Rated beaches, adds another #1 beach. Fort De Soto Park has been named America's top beach for 2009 by TripAdvisor, the world's largest online travel community. Check it out, as well as other top rated standouts.


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Get in touch with your wild side. From the pristine beaches of unspoiled barrier islands to the wildlife that abounds in our voluminous park lands, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is truly a natural wonder. No visit is complete without experiencing some of these riches.

A Winning Combination »
Boyd Hill Nature Park features nature trails and an educational center.
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Birder's Paradise »
A springtime parade of tropical tweeters makes St. Pete/Clearwater a "birder's paradise" -- and a new tradition is born around a certain mulberry tree.
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Classic Gardens »
Sunken Gardens, a 4-acre attraction in downtown St. Petersburg, is a century-old celebration of serenity, a botanical and biological feast for the senses.
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Coastal Paradise »
Watching the sun rise from Fort De Soto Park over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the golden ribs of its support structure glistening in ...
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Honeymoon Island Nature Center »
Explore the natural habitat with guided nature tours and visit in-depth ecology exhibits to learn more about the natural beauty of Honeymoon Island.
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Park Listings »
View Florida's Beach area Park Listings. For information on "pet friendly" park areas, click here.
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Peninsular Paradise »
Growing up in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, Darry Jackson was never at a loss for something to do. He likes to swim, hike, paddle or ...
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Take a Hike »
Explore Brooker Creek Preserve and Weedon Island Preserve on foot.
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The Trail to All of Florida's Beach »
The Pinellas Trail stretches throughout the Florida's Beach area, providing exercise, nature . . . and seclusion in a densely populated area.
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Turtle Time »
Strolling along the beach at Fort De Soto Park on a summer morning, tiny footprints in the sand tell a story.
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