Adventures
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DAY TRIPS IN ST. PETE
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This guide is your passport to a myriad of one-day adventures in and around St. Petersburg. Discover hidden gems, explore cultural treasures, and bask in the natural beauty that surrounds the Sunshine City.
Uncover the secrets of St Petersburg's dynamic community, where each page reveals a new adventure waiting to be embraced Whether you're a local seeking fresh explorations or a visitor eager to delve into the essence of the Sunshine State, this guide offers an array of curated experiences to suit every vibe.
From the sun-kissed shores to cultural landmarks, each day trip is designed for maximum enjoyment, ensuring you make the most of your time in this eclectic city and its neighboring attractions. Packed with insider tips, historical insights, and practical details, "Day Trips in St. Petersburg" is your go-to companion for creating unforgettable memories on the Gulf of Florida
Let the adventures begin, one day trip at a time!
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Breaking Ground by Marie Corbett
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ADVENTURESINFLORIDA
Knowbeforeyougo...
Beach
Helpprotectourendangeredsea turtlesbyfillinginholesand collapsingsandcastlesonthebeach. Holesposearisktonestingsea turtles,aswellashatchlings.On average,only1in5,000hatchlings actuallymakeittoadulthood,makea differenceandfillinahole.
Driving
Watchcarefullyforpedestriansand bikers.Floridahashundredsofmiles ofbiketrailsandyellowflashing lightsmeanstopforbikecrossing.
Gators
Everysinglebodyofwatermaybe hometoagator.Thisisn'tan exaggeration.Don'tallowdogsand smallchildrentowalkalongtheedge.
Pets
Floridaheatcanbedeadly.Theyhave fur-theyarehotterthanyou.Paws onpavementisanogoinsummer. Oursummerlast90%oftheyear.
Heat
Thehumidityinthesummerwillfog yourglassesthesecondyouopen yourfrontdoorbuttakethesweater anywaybecauseeverybusinessand restaurantkickstheACtofrigid temps.
BugslovetheFloridaheat.Bringbug sprayeverywhere,everyday. Sunscreenisamustoryourvacawill beabust.Beingthisclosetothe equator,you'llfrymuchquickerthan youthink.
St.PeteBeach
The Kids are visiting from Knoxville for Memorial weekend. I only get to see them a couple times a year so I’ve been looking forward to this for months. They flew in late Friday night. We watched sunset and just relaxed at my place.
Saturday morning we were up early and headed to a quaint coffee shop on St. Pete Beach called Cafe Soleil.
We went sightseeing by car up Gulf Blvd to Johns Pass making pit stops along the way.
Our last stop was to the Brass Monkey Restaurant on Pass-a-Grille. Great views overlooking the water while we ate.
A perfect day!
ADVENTUREIDEA
Gulfport,Florida
ATUESDAYINGULFPORTFLORIDA
ThisquaintlittlebeachtownhasajampackedschedulebutTuesdayismarketday! Enjoyshopping,vendorbooths,beachstrollsandislandvibediningatthehistoric Gulfportwaterfront!
Waterfront Fun in Gulfport, Florida
TuesdayVendorMarket10-2pm
Localshopsalongthewaterfront
Strollalongthebeach
Walkupthepier
Dolphins,sharks,stingraystosee
Mostrestaurantshavenightly entertainment
ShoreDr&BeachBlvdiswaterfront district
Thecasinoisn'twhatyouthink,it's fordancingnotgambling
Dogfriendlytownwithwaterbowls atalmosteveryshop
ADVENTUREIDEA
DunedinRegionofFlorida
Ifyou'relookingforadaytripthatincludesarelaxingnaturewalk,spectacularGulfof Mexicoviewsfromthebeach,followedbyanoutdoordinneratsunsetoverlooking thepier,thisisit!
Honeymoon Island
2Milelooptrail(calliftoomuchrain, itmayflood)
ThereisadogbeachatthisStatepark
Osprey,baldeagle,owls,turtles
Bringbugspraybecauseit'sFlorida
Watchforgatorshere
Entrancefee(statepark)
Hugeparkinglot
HoneymoonIslandStatePark
1CausewayBlvd, Dunedin,FL34698
Bon Appetit Restaurant
BestwaterfrontviewinTampaBay
Excellentserviceandmeal
Cleanandmodern
Spectacularpierviewsoverthewater Entertainment(somenights)
BonAppetitRestaurant 148MarinaPlaza
Dunedin,FL34698
ADVENTUREIDEA
SafetyHarbor,Florida
PHILIPPEPARK&WHISTLESTOPONMAIN
NestledonthestunningshoresofTampaBay,thepicturesquePhilippeParkoffersa rejuvenatingescapefromthehustleandbustleofeverydaylife.Afterexploringthepark's tranquiltrailsandtakinginbreathtakingviews,satisfyyourtastebudswithavisittothe renownedWhistleStopGrill&BaronMainStreet,wheremouthwateringdishesawait.
OldestparkintheCounty
Indianmoundandstairstothetop
Scenicoverlook
Dogfriendly
Plentyofparking
Restroomsareclean
Treesprovideshadeforanicewalk Dogfriendly Vegan/paleooptions Coveredoutdoorseating
PhilippePark
2525PhilippeParkway
SafetyHarbor,Florida34695
WhistleStopGrill&Bar 915MainSt, SafetyHarbor,Florida34695
Philippe Park
Whistle Stop Grill & Bar
ADVENTUREIDEA
StPetersburgRegionofFlorida
Takeastrollbykayakthroughthemangrovesandthenenjoyanislandvibeatdinner onthebayattheGetaway(rightaroundthecorner)!
Weedon Island Kayak Rentals
Kayakrentals
Self-guidedride noanimals,glass,alcohol bringsunscreen&bugspray takethetrailmapforsure! Reservationsrequired ecomersion.com
WeedonIslandKayakRentals
1800WeedonDriveNE
St.Petersburg,FL33702
The Getaway Tampa Bay
Relaxedislandvibetikibar
Pubstylegrub
Largeoutdoorcoveredseating Entertainmentmostnights Itgetsbusysogoearly
TheGetawayTampaBay 13090GandyBlvdN, St.Petersburg,FL33702
ADVENTUREIDEA
St.PetersburgRegionofFlorida
Anaturewalkwithroamingalligatorsandawardwinningburgersfitforaqueen-A GreatCombinationforthePerfectSt.PetersburgDayTrip!
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 245-acreaward-winningproperty featuring6milesoftrailsandboardwalks withavarietyofhabitatsandanimals includingbirdsofprey!
The Chattaway Acolorfulislandvibewithakoifish pond,localentertainment,anEnglish tearoomandawardwinningburgers inajointthat'sbeenaroundfor decades
BoydHillNaturePreserve 1101CountryClubWayS,St. Petersburg,FL33705
TheChattaway 35822ndAve.S, St.Petersburg,FL33705
ADVENTUREIDEA
St.PetersburgRegionofFlorida
SHELLKEYKAYAKTOUR&JOLLYROGERGRUB
Thisdaytripincludesakayaktriptoaremoteislandwithtonsofshellsandthen greatgrubatapubjustaroundthecorner!
Kayak tour to Shell Key Aquick30-minutepaddleovertothe beautifulShellKeywhereyoucanrelax, enjoythesights,wanderaroundthe pointtotheGulfofMexicosideandof course,addabrokenshelltosome driftwoodasright-of-passage.
Jolly Roger's Pub
Thispiratethemedsportspubhas friendlystaffandisfamousfortheir messycuisinesofcomfortfood,notto mentiontheirpinacoladasalad dressingthatwasoddlysatisfying!
Island Kayak Tours Pinellas Bayway S, TierraVerde,FL33715
JollyRoger'sPub 32MadonnaBlvd TierraVerde,FL33715
ADVENTUREIDEA
St.PetersburgRegionofFlorida
FLOWERS&FLAMINGOS
Today'sadventureisfilledwithpeacefulzenspacesinsidethehistoricbotanicalparadiseof SunkenGardens,alongwitharelaxingstrollalongthepavedwalkwayatCrescentLake.
Crescent Lake
2+milepavedloopwalkway
Greatviews
Dogpark
Banyantrees
Greatforblanketsandpicnics
CrescentLakePark
13205THST.N.
St.Petersburg,Florida33701
SunkenGardens 18254thStN.
St.Petersburg,Florida33704
Sunken Gardens
Paradiseofplants,flowers,fish& flamingos
Richhistory
Lushtropics
Giftshop
Parkinglot
ADVENTUREIDEA
St.PetersburgRegionofFlorida
PEACOCKS&APASS-A-GRILLESUNSETTRADITION
Interestedinseeingstunningpeacocksroamonsacredlandsandthenenjoyasunsetritual thatinvolvesringingabelljustasthesundisappearsintotheGulfofMexico?We'vegot justthedaytripideaforyou!
Jungle Prada Tour
Tourthesacredlands
Roamwiththepeacocks
Photoopsareplenty!
DailytoursWed-Sun
$12/pp(2022pricing)
DiscoverFloridaTours1700
Park Street North St. Petersburg,FL33710
Pass-a-GrilleBeach
900GulfWay,
Pass-a-GrilleBeach,FL33706
Pass-a-grille Sunset Bell Ringing
Burgers,beverages&moreatParadise Grill
Bellringtraditioneverynight
Nodogsallowedonthisbeach
Shellsareplentysobringabaggy
ADVENTUREIDEA
StPetersburgRegionofFlorida
ArelaxingsunsetcruiseintheTampaBayfollowedbyaspectacularseafooddinneron theSt.PetePieratthefamousDocFord'sRumBar
Pier Dolphin Cruises
Sightsyoumightseewhileonboard: dolphinsjump,birdsfly,thesunset, thepicturesqueskywaybridge,a cruiseshippassby,afewsmallplanes flyoverheadintothehanger,andthe scenic'St.PetePier' Reservationsrequired
PierDolphinCruises 4002ndAveNE,Gate22
St.Petersburg,Florida33701
Doc Ford's Restaurant
BestwaterfrontviewinTampaBay Excellentserviceandmeal Cleanandmodern Spectacularpierviewsoverthewater Entertainment(somenights)
DocFord'sRumBar&Grille 6102ndAveNE
St.Pete,Florida33701
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ADVENTUREIDEA
St.PetersburgRegionofFlorida
NATUREWALKS&BAKERYBAGELS
Thisisarelaxingadventureforsightseeingandgettingyourstepsin,alongwithastop atoneofthebestbakeriesinTampaBaylocatedjustaroundthecornerfromthePark.
St. Pete Bagel Co
VotedBestBakeryinTampaBay
Bagels&GourmetDonuts
Breakfastsandwiches
Homemadechipsandcreamcheeses
In-houseroastedcoffee
Greatforgrabn'go
SawgrassLakePark
740025thStreetNorth
St.Petersburg,Florida33702
St.PeteBagelCo
70434thStN,
St.Petersburg,Florida33702
Sawgrass Lake Park
Naturewalkingtrails&loops
Boardwalks&Overlooks
Restrooms&Parking
Noentranceorparkingfee
LargestmapleswampontheGulf Coast
Gators,turtles,birds,wildlife
Petfriendlyareas(notallareas)
ADVENTUREIDEA
St.Petersburg/Gulfport
SKYWAYTRAILBIKING
ExploringtheBeautyofGulfport,Florida:ASkywayTrailBikeRidewitha SereneClamBayouNaturePreserveVisit
Skyway Trail
Smoothboardwalkpath
LessvehicletrafficthanPinellasTrail
Accessible
Benchesandacoupleshadespots
ParkatClamBayouforfree
GulfportconnectortogettoSkywayis atQuincyStSand26thAveS
SkywayTrail
Startsat22ndAveS&41StS
EndsatSkywayBridge
ClamBayouNaturePreserve 409934thAve.S.
St.Petersburg,FL33711
Clam Bayou Nature Preserve
Freeparking 1mileloop Petfriendly Restrooms&water
ADVENTUREIDEA
St.Petersburg,Florida
ST.PETEPIERVISITANDTAMPABAYWATCHBOATRIDE
CombiningThePierexperiencewithaTampaBayWatchboatridecreatesa well-roundeddaytripthatshowcasesthebestofSt.Petersburg'swaterfront charmatthePierandenvironmentalconservationefforts.
Tampa Bay Watch Boat Tour
Eco-toursalmostdaily
Proceedsgotothenon-profit
Comfortablequickboattour
Excellentknowledgeableguides
DiscoverycenteratthePier
ThePier
6002ndAveNE, St.Petersburg,FL33701
The Pier
Boardwalksandvibrantgreenery
Stunningviewsfromthetop
Nocost(exceptparking)
Parkingfillsupfast,goearly
Localvendors
Drinks,dining
Entertainment
ADVENTUREIDEA
PinellasTrailBikeRidetoTarponSprings
BIKINGADVENTURES&GREEKEATS
ACoastalCyclingEscape:DunedintoTarponSpringsBikeAdventurewitha ScrumptiousStopatDimitri'sontheWater
Tarpon Springs
Authenticgreekrestaurants
Spongecapitaloftheworld
Shopping
Historictraindepot
Historichome&museums
Dimitri's on the Water 690 Dodecanese Blvd, TarponSprings,FL34689
Dimitri'sislocatedontheheartoftheMain stripwherethespongedocksarelocated.
Dimitri's on the Water Waterfrontdining
Indoor&outdoor
Authenticgreekeats
ADVENTUREIDEA
IndianRocksBeach,Florida
BEACHSUNRISE-SEABIRDSANCTUARY-SWEETTREATS
SunandSandatIndianRocksBeachwithaStopatSeasideSeabirdSanctuary followedbySweetsandSandwichesatCafédeParisBakery
Indian Rocks Beach
Peacefulmorningsunrise
Awayfromthecrowds
Plentyofparking
Shellsanddolphins
Cafe de Paris Bakery
Sweets&sandwiches
Indoor&outdoorseating
Beach 1700GulfBlvd
IndianRocksBeach,FL33785
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
Noentrancefee
Accesstothebeach
Giftshop
Seabirdrehabilitation
Education&photoops
Giftshop
