Updated November 5, 2026
Art by day, waterfront dinners, rooftop drinks and a sunset you will both remember. Swap anything out using our full St. Pete & Clearwater Beaches guide.
Saturday
- Morning: Coffee and a slow walk through Sunken Gardens, a 100-year-old garden in the middle of the city.
- Midday: See the melting clocks at The Dalí Museum, then lunch nearby at Hawkers (St. Pete).
- Afternoon: Stroll the St. Pete Pier out over the bay.
- Evening: Sunset cocktails at Canopy Rooftop Lounge at The Birchwood, then dinner at Iberian Rooster.
- Late: A nightcap at The Mandarin Hide.
Sunday
- Morning: Brunch at The Moon Under Water facing the waterfront parks.
- Midday: Glass art at the Chihuly Collection (Morean Arts Center).
- Afternoon: Drive to Pass-a-Grille Beach for a quiet beach afternoon.
- Evening: Dinner with a view at Bon Appétit Restaurant in Dunedin, or stay south for sunset at The Don CeSar.
Before you go
- Sunset is the main event on the Gulf beaches. Pier 60 in Clearwater runs a nightly sunset celebration, and Pass-a-Grille is the classic quieter spot.
- State parks like Fort De Soto, Honeymoon Island and Caladesi charge a park entry or parking fee. Check the official page before you go.
- Many beach bars and boat tours are weather-dependent. Call ahead if the forecast looks rough.
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