Sunshine City
St. Petersburg
Visit artsy, ever-changing St. Pete, and you’ll see why the city was named to Condé Nast Traveler's list of Top 10 Big Cities in the U.S. in 2020. St. Pete is no stranger to accolades – it was also recently named one of the “Best Street Art Cities in the World” and one of “America’s Hottest Cities to Live and Visit.” Even the pups love it – it was chosen as the #1 dog-friendly city by SmartAsset.
Events
St. Pete hosts hundreds of events and festivals each year. Check out local favorites such as the Saturday Morning Market - the largest weekly fresh market in the Southeast USA - or the Second Saturday ArtWalk, held downtown on the second Saturday of the month.
June brings the St. Pete Pride Festival throughout the city, while October boasts the SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival where visitors can see mural artists at work. No matter when you’re planning to visit, you'll find a variety of fun festivals and events, art exhibits, theater and musical performances.
Nightlife
When the sun goes down in St. Pete, the fun keeps going. Central Ave. is home to many clubs and bars, including Enigma, the Mandarin Hide and Emerald Bar. There’s even a Dog Bar! Breweries such as Green Bench Brewing and 3 Daughters Brewing dot downtown - many of them with outdoor beer gardens, roof top bars, games and entertainment. On Beach Drive, The Canopy Rooftop Lounge is the place to go for cocktails with an unbeatable view of St. Pete’s waterfront. For live music in an intimate setting, Jannus Live offers a great lineup of touring bands.
Parks & Nature
Although St. Pete is a city destination, nature is all around. Walk some of the six miles of trails at lovely Boyd Hill Nature Preserve to get a glimpse of what the city looked like before development. Ft. DeSoto State Park is a wonderful place to rent a kayak or paddle board to explore extensive mangrove tunnels The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment.
The city's beloved urban parks - such as North Shore Park, Vinoy Park, Straub Park and others - are wonderful places to enjoy bay views and watch the parade of people pass by (on foot, on bike, on skates, and many with dogs in tow).
Getting Around St. Pete
It's easy to get around downtown St. Pete, so ditch your car and head out on foot (metered parking is available and there are three public parking garages, see this guide on where to park for details). Another great option is Coast Bike Share, which allows you to check out a bike and go for a spin around town. Scooters can also be rented throughout downtown (just download the Veo or Razor app). Ride the SunRunner – an easy way to get from Beach to ’Burg and anywhere in between. The SunRunner is PSTA’s new Bus Rapid Transit service – the first of its kind in Tampa Bay. Cruising past traffic in its own lane, the SunRunner gets you where you need to go with no parking hassles.
Looper Trolley in downtown St. Pete that runs seven days a week. Outside of the downtown area, you’ll likely want a car (or a rideshare from Uber or Lyft).
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