No Better Family Trip to St. Pete - Clearwater Than ThisFour days in St. Pete Clearwater built for families, with white-sand beaches, immersive art, a pirate cruise, a ferry ride to a barrier island, and rooftop views. Expect flamingos, claw machines, milkshakes, and a ziplining finale ending on a high.Authorslivinmividaale
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Day 1 - Arrival

Residence Inn by Marriott Clearwater Beach
Home base for the week is the Residence Inn by Marriott Clearwater Beach, with a free hot breakfast for the early risers and a full kitchen in every suite. The beach is within walking distance of the hotel.
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Crabby's Beachside Pavilion
Enjoy dinner at Crabby's Beachside Pavilion, which just turned 100 as Florida's oldest beach pavilion, with an open-air deck that looks straight out over the Gulf.
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Pier 60 Clearwater
End night one at the nightly sunset festival at Pier 60, with street performers, artisans, and a shaded beach playground for the kids.
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Day 2

Parlor Doughnuts
Breakfast at the hotel, then donuts here too. Yes, both. Parlor Doughnuts is known for its layered doughnuts and specialty coffee, and it's open from 6am.
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Caladesi Island Ferry Tickets & Information
The Caladesi Ferry tour departs Honeymoon Island at 10am for calm, clear water that's easy for littles. It's $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6–12, and free under 5. Beach carts and wagons aren't allowed on board, so pack water and snacks in something you can carry.
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Dunedin Fine Art Center
The Dunedin Fine Art Center has been a cornerstone of the local arts scene for over 50 years, with rotating exhibitions, a hands-on children's art museum, and a small café and gallery shop worth a browse.
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Sand Key Park
Sand Key Park is a quieter, 95-acre stretch just south of the Clearwater Beach crowds, with wide white sand, good shelling, and calmer water that's worth the early start.
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FloridaRAMA
FloridaRAMA is the first stop after landing, an immersive art space built entirely by local and visiting artists, and the kids will LOVE it.
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Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill
Dinner is at Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill, a laid-back tiki spot that's set up literally on the sand, with live music and a menu of coastal-American beach bites.
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Day 3

Pete's Bagels
Breakfast option #1 is Pete's Bagels, open from 7:30, with fresh bagels and a cozy, neighborhood feel. Expect creative spreads like jalapeño cheddar and hot honey cream cheese, plus a little general store on the side selling local goods.
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Bandit Coffee Co.
Breakfast option #2 is Bandit Coffee Co. on Central Ave, a locally owned café and roastery with a full espresso bar and a scratch kitchen for something more than just coffee.
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Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens is a century-old botanical garden with flamingos! It's cool, shaded, and one of the oldest roadside attractions in the US, so it's an easy one with kids.
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Pier Teaki
Lunch is at Pier Teaki, with rooftop views over the bay and a tropical, tiki-inspired menu of cocktails and bar bites. It's family-friendly until around 8pm.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park has crystal clear water and historic fort ruins spread across five little islands. Heads up: some areas near the fort are closed from storm damage.
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The Florida Shell Shop
A quick souvenir stop is The Florida Shell Shop on Treasure Island, the oldest shop on the island, and the kids will lose it over the shells.
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Atomic Claw
Atomic Claw is Treasure Island's go-to spot for claw games with a retro-modern twist, with more than 40 machines and all-ages fun.
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Hubbard's Marina
4:30pm pirate cruise on the Royal Conquest! Check in at the gift shop 30 min early, and parking at John's Pass is tight, so give yourself a full hour.
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier
Dinner is at Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille, a lively waterfront spot with a big menu, right by the pier. Enjoy fresh Florida seafood, live music, and views over Tampa Bay from the outdoor deck.
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The Yard Milkshake Bar St. Pete
The Yard Milkshake Bar is right near the pier, a great after-dinner dessert spot with photo-worthy milkshakes piled high in mason jars with toppings like cupcakes, cookies, and cotton candy.
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St. Pete Pier
Post-dinner stroll is at St. Pete Pier, with lawns, bay views, and paths that are super stroller-friendly.
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Day 4 - Departure

Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
Ziplining at Empower Adventures Tampa Bay ends the trip on a high, literally, soaring over Mobbly Bayou on five lines and a suspension bridge. Lace up closed-toe shoes, get there 30 minutes early, and knock out that waiver ahead of time so nothing stands between you and the launch.
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The Getaway
Grab lunch at The Getaway, a Keys-inspired waterfront tiki bar right on Tampa Bay, conveniently on the way back to St. Pete.
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Patrona Coastal Cafe
Patrona Coastal Cafe is right at the same spot as lunch, if you need a coffee top-up.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The sweetest way to end the trip — an aquarium all about rescuing and rehabbing marine animals. Then it's off to the airport for the 7:49pm flight home!
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