Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VisitSPC) is the official destination marketing organisation of Pinellas County in Florida and covers 24 municipalities in the area. The region is located on the peninsula on Florida’s west coast, bordered by the Gulf Coast to the west and Tampa Bay to the east.
St. Pete-Clearwater offers 35 miles of award-winning, spectacular white-sand beaches and breath-taking sunsets. With an abundance of arts and cultural must-dos, adrenaline-fueled water sports and recognition as a partner of the Floridian Michelin Guide for 2025, this is the perfect destination for families, couples and singles alike.
St. Pete-Clearwater is renowned for sunshine with an average of 361 days per year and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest run of sunshine days, a massive 768. Clearwater Beach was even ranked amongst the top 15 white sugar sand beaches in the world for 2025!
Getting there!
St. Pete- Clearwater is an extremely accessible destination with direct flights available from London to Tampa International Airport with British Airways from Gatwick and Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow, where travellers can reach St. Pete-Clearwater within a short 30-minute drive. The flight time is between 8.5 and 10 hours. Direct flights are also available to Orlando, only 90-minutes by car, perfect for twin centre!
Clearwater Beach Is known for its stunning white sand and emerald waters. Ideal for sunbathing and swimming, as well as a range of water sports like parasailing and jet skiing. The beachfront promenade is perfect for leisurely strolls, featuring shops, restaurants, and the famous Pier 60, where nightly sunset celebrations occur. Families enjoy the nearby Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a world-renowned animal rehabilitation centre.
St. Pete Beach: An award-winning beach, recently taking the no.1 spot in the U.S., St. Pete Beach is a beach lovers paradise. Situated in the south of St. Pete-Clearwater, this beach provides a serene environment with a laid-back atmosphere at its core. Home to the famed Don CeSar hotel, affectionately known as the Pink Palace, St. Pete Beach is a picturesque white sand paradise. Evenings can be spent soaking up the sunset or enjoying live music at one of the many beach bars.
Downtown St. Pete: Florida’s arts and culture hub lies in the city of St. Pete. Only a 10-minute drive from the beach, this Tampa Bay city boasts a collection of famous museums, a 30-block walkable row of independent bars and restaurants, over 600 commissioned street murals, and the St. Pete Pier, a 26-acre entertainment hub with numerous restaurants, an art installation, beach, park and a rooftop tiki bar.
For 2025, St. Pete-Clearwater has been included as a destination partner of the Floridian Michelin Guide. Whether it be grabbing a fresh grouper sandwich from one a local beach bars or enjoying a farm to table dining experience, the area is known for its elevated culinary options. Along the craft beer trail, known as the ‘gulp coast,’ you’ll stumble upon an array of small independent breweries crafting fresh artisanal beers – you’ll have the choice of over 40!
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Dedicated module on Brand USA’s Discovery Program
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