St. Pete Beach Beach Guide | Parking, Lifeguards, Conditions & Local Picks

About the beach

St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County

A long run of resort beach from Blind Pass down to Pass-a-Grille. The county access at 4700 Gulf Boulevard has the biggest lot and marked swimming areas, and Upham Beach is a local favorite for sunsets.

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No lifeguards on duty, so no flag is flown. The numbers above are the National Weather Service forecast.

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Know before you go

Lifeguards, parking & the rules.

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Lifeguards

None; swim at your own risk. Source →

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Parking

$5/hr Mon–Thu, $6/hr Fri–Sun (plus $1/hr Feb–Apr). Card at the pay station, ParkMobile, or text. No cash. Source →

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Restrooms & showers

At the county access, 4700 Gulf Blvd. Source →

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Dogs

Not allowed on the Gulf beaches. The dog beach is on the bay side at the end of Pass-a-Grille Way, between 1st and 3rd Avenues. Source →

Worth knowing

What makes St. Pete Beach different.

Upham Beach (6850 Beach Plaza) is known for calm water, white sand and sunsets. Source →
The county access has three boardwalks and designated swimming areas. Source →

Eat & drink

Let’s eat!

Local picks near St. Pete Beach.

Things to do

Things to do while you’re here

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