Home to Caladesi Island State Park, America's No. 1-rated beach in 2008, we offer 35 miles of white-sand beaches on some eight major barrier islands. Our beach offering includes two other top-rated shores: Fort De Soto Park, America's No. 1-rated beach in 2005, and Clearwater Beach, ranked No. 1 for city beaches in the Gulf of Mexico area.

Wheelchair Access - Surf Wheelchairs
Surf wheelchairs are available free of charge at Clearwater Beach and St. Pete/Treasure Island. Surf wheelchairs are more manageable to use on sand and float in the water. For more information, please contact:
Clearwater Beach - Beach Safety: 727-462-6963
St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island: 727-360-3278
Upham Beach: 727 367-8999
Pass-a-Grille beach: 727 367-8300

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A Beach For Every Mood »
I'm sitting in a sandy amphitheater watching a rolling landscape of blue unfold before a melting golden orb ringed by oranges, reds and ...
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Beach Babies »
Clearwater Beach has loads of activities that are fun for all ages, including pick-up volleyball games, jet ski rentals, swimming, sandcastle building and Pier 60, a family entertainment complex right on the beach.
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Beach Walk »
Just opened! A winding beachside promenade with lush landscaping, artistic touches and unobstructed views to Clearwater's award-winning sandy beach and the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Caladesi Island: Pristine Perfection »
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area's Caladesi Island State Park, one of Florida's few remaining undeveloped barrier islands, is the ideal place for angling, kayaking, birding or hiking. Or just relaxing. Its soft white sand invites you to sink in, to rest a while – and you won't want to pass it up.
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Castaway For A Day »
As an alternative to a Tahiti vacation my husband, James, and I sought to find our fantasy island closer to home – the keys and islands of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. We began with one of the most celebrated islands in the area, Caladesi Island, which regularly ranks among the nation's best beaches.
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Change of Scenery »
John's Pass provides a glimpse of a Northeast fishing village of the Gulf.
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Find Your Beach »
So close to big city excitement, yet so tranquil and pristine, explore St. Petersburg/ Clearwater's award-winning beaches and beach parks.
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Fort de Soto: Fortified with Fun »
Ever wonder where the local families go for a fabulous beach? In St. Petersburg, they go to Fort De Soto Park, recently ranked "America's #1 Beach."
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Hidden-Treasure Beaches »
Caladesi Island State Park and Egmont Key State Park both promise seclusion, wildlife encounters and a day of fun in the sun.
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Pet Beaches »
Tired of having your favorite family member not allowed on the sand? Well worry no more.
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Sand Games »
The beaches of Florida's Beach offer a bucketful of recreational opportunities, from camping to kite-flying.
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Seven Bits of Beach Heaven »
In St. Petersburg/Clearwater, you'll find a collection of Gulf-front communities with their own distinctive feel – from buzzing beach activity on award-winning shores to blessed quiet among Old Florida cottages. Here's a look at seven of my favorites, from north to south...
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St. Petersburg/Clearwater's Top 5 Beaches »
From action-packed beaches to peaceful, protected paradises, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area serves up some of the state's best shores. In fact, they regularly end up on coastal expert Stephen Leatherman's (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) national top 10 list. There's more than one to fit your mood...
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The Beach With It All »
Fort De Soto Park earned the distinction of "America's No. 1 Beach" for plenty of reasons. That means it appeals to a wide variety of interests.
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The Coast Is Clear »
Family beach-goers, welcome to a sand-lovers paradise with no worries . . . The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is ringed by a coastline that contains every sandy option imaginable for mom, dad and the kids.
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Where the Fish Are in St. Petersburg/Clearwater »
When you live on a peninsula, the fishing is always good somewhere, sometime. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area has many of those faithful fishing spots. With Tampa Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west, anglers here are usually assured of a sheltered place to cast a line. Here's a rundown of what you can expect...
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