St. Pete/Clearwater CVB:  St. Pete/Clearwater is where you want to be! Close to everything, yet miles away. A beautiful peninsula located on Florida's West coast, the area is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and by Tampa Bay to the east.

Home to America's Award Winning Beaches. Caladesi Beach, America's No. 1 beach in 2008. Also home to Fort De Soto Park, America's No. 1 beach in 2005. We offer 35 miles of white-sand beaches on some eight major barrier islands. We're within minutes of many popular Florida attractions: just 30 minutes to Busch Gardens in Tampa and 90 minutes to Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World and Universal Studios Escape in Orlando. 

Come personally experience our warm Gulf sunsets, our unique cultural heritage, our vast sporting and recreational activities, fresh seafood and great shopping. There are world-renowned museums, family fun and endless sunshine. We're everything you want from your vacation, all right here!

Summer and fall are popular times to visit the beach. Please view our summer safety tips to help make your stay more enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you!

www.floridasbeach.com

Florida Tourism: If award winning Florida beaches, world  class Florida attractions, magnificent Florida state parks, and fun filled communities are what you are looking for, for your upcoming Florida vacation, then FloridaTourism.com is the perfect place for you and your family! You're welcome to browse our comprehensive Florida tourism vacation web site to view all there is to do and see in the beautiful "Sunshine State."

www.floridatourism.com

News and Weather: Check out the latest area news and weather on Bay News 9.

www.baynews9.com

The Dalí Museum St. Petersburg: Only 5 minutes from The Pier.  The Dalí is the highest ranked “must see” museum in the Southeast.
 
The Dalí Museum is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.  The Dalí brings it all to life through an astonishing array of exhibitions and programs designed to delight and entertain all ages.  Daily guided tours are available, presenting dynamic and rotating exhibits of the permanent collection and internationally acclaimed historical and contemporary artists of avant-garde vision.
 
The Dalí is family friendly; be sure to ask The Pier Concierge Center for the Dalí Surreal Family Guide to read with your family while dining or relaxing at The Pier in advance of your Dalí visit.  Also be sure to visit the Pier Concierge and ask for the Dalí admission coupon.

For further information, call (727) 571.4225 or visit their website at www.salvadordalimuseum.org.

St. Pete Candle Gallery: Locally owned and operated at The Pier since 2001, The St. Pete Candle Gallery has a variety of handmade candles - made on the premises. Come watch the candle makers in action - 7 days a week at The Pier!

www.globalcandlegallery.com

Visit the St. Petersburg Museum of History - Where Yesterdays Come Alive Everyday - as you make your way to The Pier and discover all the wonderful historical things about our great city and more.

www.stpetemuseumofhistory.org

The Downtown Arts Association (DAA) is a Florida non-profit corporate comprises of galleries, museums and arts-related businesses devoted to education, promotion, and the advancement of the arts in downtown St. Petersburg. The DAA Gallery Walks are held on the second Saturday of every month in downtown St. Petersburg with over 20 galleries staying open until 9:00 p.m., featuring openings, receptions and special events. Check out the website at www.stpetearts.com for up-to-date information regarding special events and trolley schedules.

www.stpetearts.com