St. Pete-Clearwater: Must Do’s & Hidden Gems

Gulfport, Ft. De Soto Park, Tierra Verde, Pass-A-Grille Beach and Weedon Island

Step off the beaten path to discover the fun and artsy town of Gulfport [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/gulfport]located just a few miles from St. Pete. At this coastal community you can enjoy morning (or evening!) outdoor markets, local brews and live music, shopping, art and fabulous festivals. If you like a bit of adventure and exploration with your beach vacation, Ft. De Soto Park [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/fort-de-soto-park/138239], Tierra Verde [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/tierra-verde], Pass-A-Grille Beach [visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/pass-grille-beach] and Weedon Island [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-natural-history-center/140056]are for you. In this episode, you'll hear from world-traveler/blogger Travelling Ted [https://travelingted.com/] about his experiences, kayaking, hiking and birding in these beautiful parks. You'll also find out what he considers "Florida's Big Five" of wildlife and where you might spot them! We'll close out with our host Kerry O'Reilly from the Tampa Bay Times [www.tampabay.com] and audio engineer Dave Morrison on the beach at Pass-A-Grille attempting to spot the green flash [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/article/one-perfect-day-clearwater-beach] as the sun sets.

St. Pete and St. Pete Beach

Q: Where can you find the largest collection of Salvador Dali's [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/dali-museum/138446] works this side of Spain, plus Michelin rated restaurants, a children's museum, microbreweries, live music venues, local shops and art galleries all just a few miles from an epic beach? A: St. Pete [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-petersburg] and St. Pete Beach [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-pete-beach] In this episode you'll find out from Tampa Bay Times [www.tampabay.com] Food and Dining Critic, Helen Freund [https://www.tampabay.com/author/helen-freund/] and popular local influencer Kathy Fortner [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/itinerary/kathy-fortners-confidenceandadventure-local-guide-to-st-pete-clearwater] some of their favorite spots to eat, drink, shop and enjoy the finest our area has to offer for every generation.

The Beaches: Belleair, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, the Redingtons, Madeira, Treasure Island

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Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands and Anclote Key

St. Pete-Clearwater [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/] is famous for its beaches and museums, but did you know it also has an historic Greek community where where you can watch sponge divers collect live sponges, and hear Greek being spoken in the restaurants? Yep. It's all in the authentic and charming port town of Tarpon Springs [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/tarpon-springs]. Just down the road is Palm Harbor [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/palm-harbor#!grid~~~Featured~1] where you can hop on the Pinellas Trail [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/pinellas-trail/139413] and bike, jog, walk or scooter along an old converted rail line and stop along the way for a beer or a bite to eat. If you've been on the go all day, you can't beat relaxing to the sound of the water lapping up on shores of Honeymoon [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/honeymoon-island-state-park/138397] or Caladesi Island [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/caladesi-island-state-park/140966] or Anclote Key Preserve State Park [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/anclote-key-preserve-state-park/139101]and enjoy a spectacular sunset. Find out from our local hosts where they go for sun, sand and so much more.

Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, Safety Harbor and Dunedin

Clearwater Beach [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/clearwater-beach] is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the world. But sinking your toes into the ultra-white sand as soft as sugar is just the beginning of the fun you'll find around this little slice of paradise. In this episode, you'll find out from the locals where you can: * Grab a legendary grouper sandwich [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/ultimate-grouper-sandwich] on Clearwater Beach * Enjoy a beer at Florida's oldest microbrewery [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/dunedin-brewery/138438] in Dunedin [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/dunedin] where kilts and bagpipes are a welcome sight * Catch some world-class live entertainment [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/ruth-eckerd-hall/138313] or an up-and-coming indie act [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/nancy-david-bilheimer-capitol-theatre/139207] in Clearwater * Get refreshed at a luxurious spa [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/safety-harbor-resort-spa/139823] in Safety Harbor [https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/safety-harbor#!grid~~~Featured~1] Let us be your guide for sun, sand and so much more.