Jacqueline Drayer, Contributor, Travel St. Pete Beach is a barrier island community just west of St. Petersburg and home to a large swath of award-winning beaches. Pass-a-Grille Beach is a long ...

The park is also one of the best places in St. Petersburg to visit ... especially the lengthy dog beach. Fort De Soto Park is open year-round from 7 a.m. to sunset. However, the camping area ...