Overview

Introduction to St. Pete Beach, Florida

St. Pete Beach, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles SW of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 23 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city is within the Tampa-Saint Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area.

St. Pete Beach History

St. Pete Beach, a coastal city, is a popular tourist destination. The city was formed through the combination of Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar, Belle Vista and St. Petersburg Beach. It was incorporated in 1957 as St. Petersburg Beach, however the locals voted to change the name to a shorter version of the original long one, in order to distinguish it from the City of St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Beach and Nearby Attractions

  • Florida International Museum.
  • Gamble Plantation State Historic Site.
  • Egmont Key State Park.
  • Highlands Hammock State Park.
  • Solomon's Castle.

Things To Do In St. Pete Beach

St. Pete Beach, a hotspot for tourists, has numerous recreational opportunities. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo are two places often visited as well as the beach. There are several museums such as Florida International Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Saint Petersburg Museum of History where people can become knowledgeable about the area's culture. There are also historical sites nearby like the Gamble Plantation State Historic Site and Manatee Village Historical Park. Other parks in the surrounding area include Egmont Key State Park and Fort De Soto Park.

St. Pete Beach Transportation

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is nearby.

St. Pete Beach Higher Education

Colleges near St. Pete Beach are Clearwater Christian College, Eckerd College and Hillsborough Community College.

St Pete Beach Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyPinellas County
Standard Zip Codes33707, 33706
P.O. Box Zip Codes33736
Phone Area Codes727
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude27.75
Approximate Longitude-82.64

St Pete Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationST PETERSBURG
Distance7.2 miles
Jan Temp54 to 69 F
Apr Temp65 to 80 F
Jul Temp77 to 90 F
Oct Temp70 to 83 F
Annual Precip49.5 inches
StationTAMPA INTL AP
Distance21 miles
Jan Temp52 to 70 F
Apr Temp62 to 81 F
Jul Temp75 to 90 F
Oct Temp68 to 84 F
Annual Precip44.7 inches
StationPARRISH
Distance25.1 miles
Jan Temp49 to 72 F
Apr Temp59 to 81 F
Jul Temp72 to 90 F
Oct Temp65 to 85 F
Annual Precip52 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Gulfport12,280$64,659
Madeira Beach4,284$81,944
South Pasadena5,071$56,519
St. Petersburg259,041$70,431
Treasure Island6,875$107,039

St Pete Beach Public Schools

Ami Kids Pinellas
3103 Gulf Blvd
ZIP: 33760
(727) 588-6069
Other
Total Enrollment 21

St Pete Beach Private Schools

Montessori By The Sea
1603 Gulf Way
ZIP: 33706
Elementary
Total Enrollment 18
St John Vianney Catholic School
500 84th Ave
ZIP: 33706
Elementary
Total Enrollment 241
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