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Pinellas County · Tampa Bay

St. Pete & Pinellas

A walkable downtown on the bay, historic brick-street neighborhoods and small-town downtowns up the peninsula.

Which St. Pete neighborhoods flooded in 2024?

Many homes in Shore Acres flooded, since much of it is low-lying. Check the elevation, flood zone, repair history and insurance history of any St. Pete home.

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9 neighborhoods and towns

Where to live in St. Pete

Typical price tiers:$ under ~$400K$$ ~$400K–$700K$$$ ~$700K–$1.5M$$$$ $1.5M+

Downtown St. Pete

Pinellas County · 33701

$$–$$$$

High-rise and boutique condos, including several new luxury towers, steps from the St. Pete Pier, the Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Vinoy Park and Beach Drive's restaurants. The Saturday Morning Market runs at Al Lang Stadium in season.

Golf
Vinoy Golf Club on nearby Snell Isle
Known for
Condos, walk to the waterfront

Old Northeast

Pinellas County · 33701 / 33704

$$$–$$$$

Brick streets, hexagon-block sidewalks and 1910s–1920s bungalows, Colonial Revival and Mediterranean Revival homes, with waterfront parks along Coffee Pot Bayou and North Shore.

Known for
Historic homes, walk or bike to downtown

Snell Isle

Pinellas County · 33704

$$$$On the water

Waterfront estates on deep-water canals and open bay, around the Vinoy Golf Club and minutes from downtown.

Golf
Vinoy Golf Club (private)
Known for
Waterfront estates, boating

Kenwood & Grand Central

Pinellas County · 33713

$$–$$$

Historic Kenwood's Craftsman bungalows sit beside the Grand Central District, with its shops, breweries, galleries and the Halloween on Central street festival.

Known for
Bungalows, arts district

Crescent Lake & Crescent Heights

Pinellas County · 33704

$$–$$$

1920s-era homes around the lake and walking loop of Crescent Lake Park, between downtown and the northeast neighborhoods.

Known for
Historic homes, lake park

Shore Acres & Northeast waterfront

Pinellas County · 33703

$$–$$$$On the water

Canal-front homes with boat access to Tampa Bay. Much of the area is low-lying and many homes flooded in 2024, so check elevation, flood zone, rebuild permits and insurance history.

Golf
Mangrove Bay (public) nearby
Known for
Boating, canal homes, 2024 flooding

Gulfport

Pinellas County · 33707

$$–$$$On the water

A waterfront town with an arts scene, Beach Boulevard's cafés, a weekly fresh market, the historic Casino ballroom and a small beach on Boca Ciega Bay.

Golf
Pasadena Yacht & Country Club (private)
Known for
Small-town waterfront

Dunedin & Safety Harbor

Pinellas County · 34698 / 34695

$$–$$$

Two walkable small-town downtowns. Dunedin has the Pinellas Trail and ferry access to Honeymoon and Caladesi islands. Safety Harbor has its Main Street and Philippe Park on Old Tampa Bay.

Golf
Dunedin Golf Club (public)
Known for
Trail and island access

Palm Harbor, East Lake & Tarpon Springs

Pinellas County · 34683 / 34685 / 34689

$$–$$$$

North county communities with larger lots, Innisbrook's championship golf, East Lake's gated neighborhoods and Tarpon Springs' historic sponge docks.

Golf
Innisbrook (resort), East Lake-area clubs
Known for
More space, golf, sponge docks
Top-rated restaurants

Where to eat in St. Pete

From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, the New York Times, Sarasota Magazine and local favorites.

MICHELIN Guide 2026Elliott AsterSeasonal fine dining · The Vinoy

The Vinoy's restaurant, new to the guide in 2026.

I Love the Burg steakhouse guide, 2026

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MICHELIN Guide 2026FortuModern Asian · Downtown

Pan-Asian plates and a lively dining room.

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MICHELIN Guide 2026Il RitornoModern Italian · Downtown · Central Ave

Chef David Benstock's handmade pastas and tasting menus.

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MICHELIN Guide 2026In Between DaysJapanese sake bar · Grand Central area

Sake flights and Japanese small plates.

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MICHELIN Guide 2026Sushi Sho RexleyOmakase sushi · Downtown · 2nd St N

An intimate chef's-counter omakase, so book ahead.

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New York Times 50 Best 2026The Tides MarketSeafood eatery & market · Safety Harbor

The only Tampa Bay spot on the Times' 2026 list, also in the MICHELIN Guide.

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Golf & country clubs

Golf in St. Pete

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Coming up

What's on in St. Pete

  • Arts & Culture

    Dunedin's Premier Art Weekend

    Nov 6 to Nov 8 · Various
    Dunedin Fine Art Center and downtown, Dunedin
    Pinellas Co.
  • Arts & Culture

    SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival

    Nov 6 to Nov 15
    Downtown and arts districts, St. Petersburg
    Pinellas Co.
  • Arts & Culture

    Art Harvest

    Nov 7 to Nov 8 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin
    Pinellas Co.

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