St Petersburg



Introduction

Beach paradise personified!

St. Petersburg is Florida’s fourth largest city and one of its main holiday destinations. It is a medium sized city and offers holidaymakers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unwind. It is ranked as one of the most liveable cities in America. St. Petersburg is popularly known as ‘The Sunshine City’ due to its year round sunshine and great weather. The Sun Shine City attracts all types of visitors and is favoured by families due to its location and climate.

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Attractions

St Petersburg Attractions

Although the city is smaller in size compared to the major cities in the country; it still manages to provide plenty of recreational facilities and activities. Visitors can enjoy; museums, beaches, shopping, a lively restaurant scene and more. The climate makes the city the perfect destination for outdoor activities.

St. Petersburg beaches are top ranked and very popular with both American holidaymakers and visitors from abroad. The magnificent weather, crystal-clear water and smooth white sand makes soaking up the sun in St. Pete an out of this world experience.

The city also dishes out plenty of culture. The Museum of Fine Arts (255 Beach Dr. N.E) features world art in an inviting and elegant setting. The Salvador Dali Museum (1000 Third Street South) houses the most comprehensiv collection of the late Spanish surrealist in the US. The St. Petersburg Pier (800 Second Avenue N.E is one of the top attractions in the city and features; Pier Aquarium, fishing facilities, shops, restaurants and boat rentals. The Great Explorations Children’s Museum (1925 Fourth Street N.) offers fun educational experiences for kids and their families.


Restaurants

St Petersburg Restaurants

St. Pete has a variety of restaurants offering everything from fast food to haute cuisine. Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant (10 Beach Drive) has a menu comprising of over 100 cold and hot tapas. The restaurant is popular for its Spanish wines and Sangrias.

Kahwa Café (204 2nd Avenue South) has a great selection of French pastries, organic cookies, fresh sandwiches and salads. Bella Brava (204 Beach Dr NE) is a contemporary Italian restaurant with a comprehensive menu. The restaurant also has an extensive wine list and cocktails.

Central Avenue in Downtown St. Pete features a number of popular restaurants in the city. It is also the main location for the city’s nightlife; many nightclubs and bars are in and around this avenue. The Grand Central District west of Downtown; also has a good selection of bars and restaurants.


Shopping

St Petersburg Shopping

St. Petersburg offers a great selection of malls, neighbourhood shops, galleries and boutiques to suit every taste and budget. Tyrone Square mall has a variety of popular brands and department stores. The big stores featured are; Dillard’s, JC Penney, Sears and Macy’s. The mall also contain; Gap, Hollister Co., Old Navy, Forever 21 and Victoria’s Secret.

Mesh (689 Central Avenue) is a contemporary design firm and a retail store that sells cutting-edge furniture and home ware. Peltz (7121 22nd Ave. N. St.) carries a wide range of popular brand shoes for kids, men and women. There are a number of shops and galleries in the Grand Central Districts selling speciality items and art.


Weather

St Petersburg Weather

St. Pete has a humid sub tropical climate; giving the city almost year round sunshine. There can be a bit of rain from June to September. July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 28 oC. Winters are normally mild to warm with January being the coldest month with an average temperature of 16 oC.

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