St. Petersburg Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of St. Petersburg, FL

Don Cesar's, located on St. Petersburg Beach, has played host to famous guests such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Al Capone and Lou Gehrig.
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St. Petersburg, commonly referred to as St. Pete's, is a top Florida beach location. It is located on a peninsula on the Gulf of Mexico side of Florida and is connected to Tampa to the east via causeways and bridges.

Home to more than a dozen white-sand beaches, many of which are considered the best in the United States, St. Petersburg is an ideal family vacation destination. The most popular of these Florida beaches include Caladesi Beach on Caladesi Island State Park, Clearwater Beach and Fort De Soto Park, which has seven miles of beaches.

St. Petersburg also has a vibrant arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Salvador Dalí Museum, the Florida International Museum and the Holocaust Museum. Families won't want to miss Great Explorations! Children's Museum.

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Tampa and St. Pete Family Vacation

Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida October 17, 2008

Sightseeing, Museums, Arts and Entertainment, Family Travel, Beach Vacations

by Traci L. Suppa

Neighboring cities Tampa and St. Petersburg provide excellent beaches and family attractions as well as art and culture for those traveling without little ones.