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