St. Petersburg Vacation Rentals

Saint Petersburg, Florida has it all

St. Petersburg, which glimmers between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, is known for its warm weather and for holding the title of “most consecutive days with sunshine” at 768 days. Along with beautiful, award-winning beaches, St. Petersburg is a waterfront escape and perfect family getaway with so much to explore! Downtown St. Petersburg is the city’s heart, home to great shopping, restaurants, bars and attractions.

There are hundreds of Saint Petersburg vacation rentals available. Look through our inventory of St. Pete vacation rentals and choose one that meets all your unique requirements. Whether it’s an oceanfront beach home or a mansion that fits multiple families, we’ll have it on our site.

Climate

You’re coming to Saint Petersburg to enjoy sun, surf, and sand -- and you’ll get that no matter when you’re here. It’s a comfortable 80 degrees on average, with the summer a little hotter and stickier than the other seasons. Watch out for a passing heavy thunderstorm in the summer too, but don’t worry too much, it will pass rather quickly.

Getting around Saint Petersburg

Be sure to rent a car when staying in St. Pete as that’s your best bet for reliable transportation. Fly into Tampa International Airport and drive to your St. Pete Beach condo. Most rentals are beach accessible (meaning you’ll only need to walk) but for others a car may be necessary. Plus to enjoy some of Florida Gulf Coast’s other locales you’ll want to drive. Public transportation in St. Petersburg is provided by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), which offers bus service throughout Pinellas County.  The Looper, a sightseeing trolley, also travels downtown each day.  Major roadways include Interstate 275, US 19 and US 92, which travel north and south through St. Petersburg, and Central Avenue, which takes you through the city’s downtown at Tampa Bay to Treasure Island on the Gulf of Mexico.

Top activities and attractions

The star of the show here is St. Pete Beach. Like many Florida beaches it comes complete with sugar white sand, abundant sunshine, crashing waves, and turquoise blue Gulf waters. Spend the day laying out under the hot sun and walking for miles down this flawless beach. Keep your eyes peeled for a leaping dolphin! 35 miles of flawless beachfront await you here.

And if that isn’t enough, next-door Clearwater Beach is a showcase of two and a half miles of more gorgeous white sand and clear waters, with a new, gently curving BeachWalk, making strolling (and rolling) a pleasure for all.

There are many activities on or near the ocean as well. Taking a deep sea fishing charter, go on a dolphin watching cruise, or the entire family can rent bikes and ride (safely) around all of friendly St. Pete.

When you’re ready to try something away from the water, there’s so much more to do in St. Pete. The old beach community of Pass-a-Grille is at the southern end of the beach. Stroll along the longest stretch of undeveloped coast in the area and enjoy the local cuisine at the legendary Hurricane Seafood Restaurant.

At Boyd Hill Nature Preserve visitors can experience local flora and fauna and hear from a professional tour guide. On these grounds your family can spend the day exploring a pioneer settlement, gazing at the marshes and pine flatlands, and spotting animals from alligators to the beautiful spoonbill duck.

St. Pete visitors love spending time in Fort de Soto Park, which offers more than 1000 acres of parkland for picnics, walking, and exploring the fort. It’s spread across five small islands in Tampa Bay and there’s something to explore on each one. You can tour the 1898 fortifications on Mullet Key, picnic or camp overnight, or explore via the park’s nature trails, 6.8-mile paved recreation trail, and a two-mile canoe trail.

One of the top rated attractions in St. Pete is The Dali Museum. It’s an architectural marvel that has a permanent collection of many of Dali’s most famous works, plus rotating exhibits that are sure to amaze. Long a local favorite, the museum has emerged into a world-class destination and waterfront superstar.
Nearby, in the center of downtown and steps from the waterfront, St. Petersburg's revitalized Sundial complex anchors some of the city's coolest food and drink hangouts, as well as shops.

Food & Drink

There good eats all over Saint Petersburg. If you’re looking for small batch, super fresh foods, discover Locale Gourmet Market, a one-of-a-kind 20,000-square-foot marketplace offering the region’s freshest and finest artisan eats. The award-winning Sea Salt restaurant is a must for seafood lovers. Also try The Mill, a new space that crafts handmade cocktails you’ll rave about and Southern-flavored mixed-grill meats.
When you’re ready to turn an evening out into a late night, head straight to The Mandarin Hide, St. Pete’s legendary cocktail bar. And for that other kind of drinking expedition, Kahwa Coffee is a homegrown mini empire of 11 bright cafés with excellent coffee, plus a Kahwagon Mobile Coffee Shop truck that brings brew to special events. Finish off your evening with a trip to local favorite Larry’s Olde Fashioned Ice Cream and Gelato, where you’ll find a range of ice cream flavors scooped into homemade waffle cones.

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