About St Petersburg

St. Petersburg, on the pristine Florida Gulf Coast, can offer you a wonderful world of vacation possibilities in a safe and family friendly environment. The weather and the location are two prime attractions for visitors to St Petersburg. Here the sun shines every day, more than anywhere else in the world. With average daytime temperatures ranging between a winter low of 70 degrees and a summer high of 90 degrees it is never too hot and certainly never cold.

For those looking for the ideal vacation rental, St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront is one of Florida’s most beautiful destinations. The area boasts of a unique pier and fine museums. You’ll find a picturesque promenade, shops and fine restaurants, and great views in St. Petersburg.

Bike rentals, including two, four and six-seat surrey bicycles can be rented at the Pier, and fishing is available around the exterior of the building along the sea walls. You can also rent electric boats at The Electric Marina, and charter sailboats are available for sunset cruises and more.

The Museum of Fine Arts and The Salvador Dali Museum, two of the state’s finest art museums, are located in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg’s flat terrain is ideal for biking, hikers and in-line skaters. The Pinellas Trail is especially runs 47 miles from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. Activities in St. Petersburg include biking, hiking, tennis, golf, gym, miniature golf, fishing, amusement parks, shopping, restaurants, bars, live theater, symphony orchestras, swimming, snorkeling/diving, rock concerts, museums, sightseeing, boating, sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, and parasailing.

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