BEACHES
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ST. PETE BEACH VisitSPC.com/StPeteBeach • A standout beach town, St. Pete Beach routinely (and deservedly) wins accolades for its practically unrivaled sand, surf and sunsets. TripAdvisor named it the No. 2 Beach in the United States for 2020, up from No. 4 the year before. From its busy Corey Avenue Shopping District to the slow-motion beach vibe of Pass-aGrille, the island offers enough to please families, partygoers, retirees and solo travelers. Spa service and other amenities abound at the TradeWinds’ Island Grand Resort and RumFish Beach Resort, featuring a beachfront obstacle course and a dive tank inside the RumFish Grill restaurant. The boutique experience at the retro-modern Postcard Inn has a hip beach bar and a trendy vibe. Gulf-front dining ranges from no-frills seafood at Woody’s Waterfront on Blind Pass to Maritana Grille at The Don CeSar, a historic resort known as the “Pink Palace.” Be sure to leave time for eating Sunday brunch at Chill and browsing the racks for an original souvenir at Freaky Tiki Surf Shack.
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