Kids Fun In St. Petersburg And Clearwater
Find out what's doing in this family-friendly beach area along Florida's west coast.
Florida's Beach, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area of Florida, is a super place for a family vacation. This sunny destination provides so much of what a vacation in Florida should have with some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow Gulf of Mexico and many family-friendly resorts.
Located in a great spot, the area is a 90-minute drive from Orlando's Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, and just 30 minutes from Tampa's Busch Gardens. For general information, contact the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 877/352-3224 or visit online at www.floridasbeach.com.
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Captain Memos Pirate Cruise
Clearwater Marina
Clearwater, FL 33767
727/446-2587
This features sightseeing and sunset cruises along the Gulf's white sand coastline, with a pirate theme. Soft drinks, beer, wine and champagne are also provided while you search the seas for dolphins.
Dolphin Encounter Cruise
Clearwater Marina/Dunedin Causeway
Clearwater, FL 33767
727/442-7433
These cruises allow kids to see beautiful marine animals in their natural surroundings. Ships cruise out into the Gulf of Mexico to get a first hand view of the shoreline along Clearwater and Caladesi Island. Trips available to Caladesi Island State Park daily. Food is also provided for any bird feeding that your kids want to do.
Florida International Museum
244 Second Avenue N.
St. Petersburg College Downtown Center
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727/341-7900
This museum, now a Smithsonian affiliate, showcases cultural, historical and educational exhibits. It gets lots of blockbuster shows, from relics of H.M.S. Titanic to "Treasures of the Forbidden City" and more. Check out their website for current exhibits, most of which offer child-focused workshops on weekends.
Sea Screamer at Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Municipal Marina (Slip #15)
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727/447-7200
Visitors can take an exhilarating motor boat ride for a narrated look at birds and marine life around Boca Ciega Nay and the Gulf of Mexico or take a ride on their unique speedboat.
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727/551-3102
This is a popular attraction among nature lovers, with a butterfly aviary and beautiful botanical displays. There are children's activities, wildlife presentations and tours. At one convenient attraction, a visitor can walk through an aviary of macaws, flamingoes, and other tropical birds.
The Pier
800 2nd Avenue N.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727/821-6443
The Pier is a five-story festival market. This is the place to experience the Tampa Bay waterfront as well as the spot to shop, eat, fish, bike, listen to live music, and just have fun. The Pier hosts a number of free entertainment events each year.
