The city by the bay has some of Floridas finest sands within a stones throw.
Still, visitors are often surprised to learn there isnt an actual Gulf of Mexico beach in Tampa itself.
And trust us, theyre worth coming here to explore.
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St. Pete Beach
Lined with family-style beach resorts and independent inns with retro appeal,St.
Pete Beachstretches for around 35 sugar-spun miles to the southwest of Tampa along the Gulf of Mexico.
If you visit, be sure to check out the accompanyingbeach towntoo.
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Honeymoon Island.Credit:Photo courtesy of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
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