Looking for a good time? Explore St. Pete Beach’s award-winning sugary sands, musical tiki huts, Corey Avenue boutiques and historic Pass-A-Grille. In between, you’ll discover delicious dining, live entertainment, cool coffeehouses, and terrific tiki drinks.
Shop Corey Avenue’s unique boutiques (Annabel’s, Elizabeth’s, Natural Comfort, Fish Hippie, and imaginative gift shops featuring local artists and unique Floribbean décor that make fantastic holiday presents. The Corey Avenue Sunday Market from 10am-2pm is the place to be, where you can grab breakfast at Chill’s, mimosas and charcuterie at Grape Wine Café and Bloody Mary’s at Swigwam. In 2024, the Sunday market features arts festivals 1/7-8, 4/15-16 and 6/3-4. Cowabunga style starts at Freaky Tiki, Sun N Sand, Beach Zone, Adventures in Paradise Outfitters and Surf Style.
Gather with friends for charcuterie and boutique wines at Sip Sip St. Pete Beach, Sea Grapes Eatery and Wine Bar, Sola Bistro & Wine Bar and Vino Simpatico and if it’s Wednesday, there’s usually jazz at Sola. International delights in St. Pete Beach include Nueva Cantina, Taverna on the Bay, Skidder’s, Nori Thai, Basil Leaf, Prima Cantina, Grand Hacienda, Horse & Jockey English fish and chips (jazz Thursdays once a month) and Odi’s Mediterranean Café. For burgers, it’s the Bonaire’s Sandbar Bill’s, Undertow, Sirata’s Rum Runners Bar and Grille or Boulevard Burgers. For coffee and dessert, Café Soleil, and Grove Surf + Coffee. Special occasion spots include The Helm, The Dewey, 1200 Chophouse, Spinner’s rooftop resto and Don CeSar. The Wharf Restaurant & Sports Bar shucks oysters and rocks with live music and football fun on weekends, with the best shrimp and Po’boys in town.
There’s no shortage of nightlife, including live music at Level 11 Rooftop & Bar, The Saint Hotel’s 82 Degrees, Toasted Monkey or Rum Fish Grille; dancing at Jimmy B’s, Bongo’s Beach Bar or Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar & Grill; and yukking it up at Sunshine City Comedy Club. Local dive bars Shadrack’s, Twisted Tiki and Rick’s Reef are popular with the 20-somethings. Java up at Grove Surf + Coffee or Coco Addiction (croissants, macarons). Prepping for the St. Pete Beach Classic 1/13-1/4 starts with eating healthy at Playa Bowls. Sign up here.
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