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St Pete Beach - 34Th Ave (The Don)
Pinellas County · Gulf
RelaxedFamilyHistoric
Wide white shelly sand and warm emerald Gulf water, anchored by the historic pink Don CeSar hotel. Laid-back and family-friendly, with undeveloped Pass-a-Grille to the south for watersports.
Best for: FamiliesCouplesWatersports
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100% of days clean
Excellent · 0% of days under an EPA advisory
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Sand & beauty Verified
Sand colourWhite, shelly Wide, soft, well-maintained
Beauty★★★★★★★★★☆ 88/100 Wide emerald-water Gulf beach; the iconic 1928 Don CeSar 'Pink Palace' anchors it
🌳 Picnic / grassYes Upham Park has a dune boardwalk and shaded areas
Facilities
Parking239 spaces
RestroomsYes
Lifeguard—
ADA accessYes
Dogs allowed—
🌳 Picnic / grassYes
Break typeBeach break + nearshore reef
🧘 Yoga & wellness nearby Overture
Spa Oceana at The Don CeSar ResortSpa / wellness · 0.1 km
St Pete Beach YogaYoga · 1.3 km
Marie Hair and Nail SpaSpa / wellness · 2.3 km
Nava Yoga StudioYoga · 2.4 km
Bodyworks Salon & Day SpaSpa / wellness · 2.4 km
HealthMarkets Insurance - Mike BardwellSpa / wellness · 2.4 km
🎭 Events & culture nearby Overture
Hotel ZamoraEvent space · 0.4 km
Harry's Beach BarEvent space · 2.0 km
Florida Beach Banquets and EventsEvent space · 2.3 km
🎪 Festivals nearby sourced
Two-day festival, every January, April, June and December, 10am-5pm · Corey Avenue, downtown St. Pete Beach, FL
Annual, late October (3-day weekend) · John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL
🤝 Community sourced
Monthly, last Friday, 5-8pm · Corey Avenue, downtown St. Pete Beach, FL
Weekly, Sundays year-round; 10am-2pm (Oct-May), 9am-1pm (Jun-Sep) · Corey Avenue, downtown St. Pete Beach, FL
Nov 14 · East Lake High School\, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
Nov 14 · HHW North\, 29582 US Highway 19 N.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33761\, United States
Nov 16 · Gulfport Senior Center\, 5501 27th Avenue S.\, Gulfport\, FL\, 33707\, United States
Nov 17 · Dr William E Hale Senior Activity Center\, 330 Douglas Avenue\, Dunedin\, FL\, 34698\, United States
Nov 17 · Virtual Meeting
🧘 Spiritual sourced
Weekly, Sundays from ~5pm until sunset · Gulf Blvd at 104th St, Treasure Island beach, FL
Activities Verified notes
West-facing Gulf; great color.
Calm and shallow — but NO lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
Pass-a-Grille is ideal for SUP/windsurf/parasail.
Casual games at Upham.
Shelly Gulf sand.
Explore nearby real rows + distances
📍 Nearby scenes
💧Lithia Springs Regional ParkSpring52.8 km🤿Pinellas Artificial Reef #12Dive site3.4 km🤿Pinellas Artificial Reef #10Dive site6.5 km🤿Pinellas Artificial Reef #40Dive site12 km🎣Belle Vista Mini ParkPier / jetty0.8 km🎣Merry PierPier / jetty2.5 km🎣Walter and Bert Williams Fishing PierPier / jetty4.4 km🏖️Pass-A-Grille BeachBeach0.9 km🏖️St Pete Beach - 46Th Ave (Park)Beach1.8 km🏖️Gulfport - West BeachBeach4.1 km🛥️Don Cesar - St Pete Beach Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)Boat ramp0.3 km🛥️Gulfport East Beach Paddlecraft AccessBoat ramp4.3 km🛥️Treasure Island 84th Avenue Public Boat RampBoat ramp4.6 km
🎉 Happenings nearby cc_events
Nov 14 · East Lake High School\, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States · St Pete Beach - 46Th Ave (Park), 1.8 km
Nov 14 · HHW North\, 29582 US Highway 19 N.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33761\, United States · St Pete Beach - 46Th Ave (Park), 1.8 km
Nov 14 · East Lake High School\, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States · Treasure Island - 103Rd Ave, 6.5 km
Nov 14 · HHW North\, 29582 US Highway 19 N.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33761\, United States · Treasure Island - 103Rd Ave, 6.5 km
🧘 Lifestyle nearby cc_venues
Spa Oceana at The Don CeSar ResortSpa / wellness · 0.1 km
Hotel ZamoraEvent space · 0.4 km
St Pete Beach YogaYoga · 1.3 km
Harry's Beach BarEvent space · 2 km
Marie Hair and Nail SpaSpa / wellness · 2.3 km
Florida Beach Banquets and EventsEvent space · 2.3 km
Story of this place Verified
The Don CeSar — the 'Pink Palace' — has presided over St Pete Beach since 1928; the shelly Gulf sand and gentle water make it a quintessential laid-back Florida shore.
7 local tips Verified
- Parking is metered $1.25/hr or $5/day — and FREE after 8pm. source
- Pay via the ParkMobile app instead of hunting for meters. source
- No lifeguards at the main access or Upham — swim at your own risk. source
- Parking time limits are strictly enforced — don't run a few minutes over. source
- Pass-a-Grille (south) is an undeveloped stretch perfect for parasail/SUP/windsurf. source
- Upham Beach: calm water, dune boardwalk, frequent dolphin sightings. source
- Ride the Suncoast Beach Trolley between beach towns and John's Pass. source
Verified sources
Visit St Pete/Clearwater · St Pete Beach official · Visit Florida