Enjoy the picture-perfect view. The
area is blessed with an ideal location
on Tampa Bay, a large natural
harbor that surrounds St. Pete to
the east and south. To the west is
the Gulf of Mexico, where brilliant
sunsets beckon. Hibiscus, bougainvillea
and bright orange Poinciana
trees add color to tropical landscapes
in town. Great blue herons,
pelicans, egrets and flocks of little
green parrots fly overhead. Dolphin,
manatees and rays swim in the Bay.
ARTS & CULTURAL CAPITAL
With 11 museums, a renowned
orchestra company and an opera
company, St. Pete’s
reputation as the arts
and cultural capital of
Florida’s West Coast is
well deserved. This is a
city that loves the arts,
from our thriving community
of local artists
to the colorful urban
art murals decorating
downtown buildings.
St. Pete is also proud
to be home to three
theater companies,
an active dance community
and many talented
local musicians.
CULINARY HEAVEN
Creative chefs and
restaurant entrepreneurs
are kicking it up
a notch and adding to
St. Pete’s exploding
culinary scene. Locally
owned and operated
cafes are serving up unique food
experiences, from Asian Fusion to
BBQ, fresh seafood to Italian, as
well as Cuban, Mexican, Greek and
much more. It’s a food adventure that
everyone will love. Go casual with
sidewalk dining and food trucks or
dress up for a night of fine dining.
PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE FRIENDLY
St. Petersburg has one of the
most pedestrian-friendly, bicyclefriendly
downtowns in Florida,
making it easy to get to just about
everywhere without a car. There are
also some 60 miles of designated
bike lanes on city streets, great for
EXPERIENCE & EXPLORE
8 St. Petersburg’s Visitors Guide | 2019-2020