| If you are searching for pristine, white sand | | | | Park and Caladesi Island State Park. Fort de |
| beaches, numerous amusements, and centrality | | | | Soto Park was named the number one beach in |
| to excellent shopping, then consider St. Pete | | | | the country for 2005 and is the largest park |
| Beach for your next vacation to Florida. | | | | in the area with over seven miles of beaches |
| Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico and on | | | | and five interconnected islands. Visitors |
| the west side of Tampa Bay, St. Pete Beach is | | | | will find two large swim areas, two fishing |
| close to the attractions of the Orlando | | | | piers (one on Tampa Bay, the other on the |
| Disney area while providing its own charms to | | | | Gulf), picnic areas, and a variety of snack |
| those who want to escape the crowds. Head to | | | | and souvenir shops for when you need a slight |
| St. Pete Beach for a relaxing getaway and | | | | diversion.Caladesi Island State Park can be |
| experience all this waterfront wonderland has | | | | accessed via the ferry from Honeymoon Island |
| to offer.The four miles of white sand that | | | | or by cruising out on your boat rental and |
| comprise St. Pete Beach make it easy to find | | | | tying up at one of the docks. This pristine |
| the perfect spot to throw down your towel for | | | | island is one of the last underdeveloped |
| a little rest and relaxation. In addition to | | | | barrier islands in the state, and its |
| the gorgeous St. Pete Beach, two that you | | | | understated beauty led to it being named the |
| absolutely must check out are Fort de Soto | | | | number two beach for 2006. |