St. Petersburg/Clearwater - Florida's Beach is proud to feature 3 of the top beaches in the entire USA!

True to a beach that has been ranked the second best in the United States, Fort De Soto Park offers 900 unspoiled acres and seven miles of beaches. A unique area made up of five islands, the park features a fort built during the Spanish-American War on the largest of the islands, Mullet Key. Two fishing piers, camping areas, a concession stand, bathroom facilities and covered picnic shelters are available. Fort De Soto Park also offers a popular biking and skating trail as well as rental facilities for canoes, kayaks and bicycles. There is an 85 cents toll on the bridges leading into the park.

Home to a beach that has been ranked the fifth best in the entire U.S., Caladesi Island is ideal for swimming, shelling, fishing, picnics, snorkeling, scuba diving and nature study. This state park features a three-mile nature trail winding through the island's interior, a snack bar, shelters and docks for private boats. The park opens daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. A ferry departs hourly from nearby Honeymoon Island.

Offering just about every water and beach activity imaginable, Clearwater Beach has been named the top city beach in the Gulf region. Pier 60 Park features a family recreation complex on Clearwater's expansive beach with covered playgrounds, fishing and concessions. The Sunsets at Pier 60 festival features music, entertainment and a beautiful Gulf of Mexico sunset throughout the year.