Car:
not necessary
St. Pete Beach offers vacationers a wide variety of water sports such as snorkeling, boating, wind surfing, sailing, parasailing, jet sking, surfing etc. Volleyball, restaurants, diverse entertainment, sightseeing , deep sea fishing, shoping as well as trolley car transportation up and down adjoinging beaches can all be found in the area.
Along this stretch of beach you can choose a quiet place to sunbathe and/or read, enjoy shelling or sea bird watching.
Hiking, golf, a fitness center, minature golf, amusement parks and museums are all within a short driving distance.
There are two major cities nearby (Tampa and St. Petersburg) that between them boast both a Major League Baseball and NFL footbal team.
Ft. Desoto State Park is nearby and has been rated as one of the best beaches in the United States. It has wonderful nature trails and paths for cycling and roller blading.
Disney Wold and Unversal Studaies is a 90 minute drive. It is a 40 minute drive to Busch Gardens.