St. Petersburg

Nicknamed “The Sunshine City”, St. Petersburg weather sees averages of 74°F and 361 days of sunshine per year! It offers a vibrant mix of tropical weather, arts and culture, shopping, dining, sports, and outdoor recreation all along a stunning shoreline that features some of the nation’s top-ranked beaches. Approximately 2,300 acres of public land are dedicated to 137 parks and recreation areas, including a seven mile preserved downtown waterfront—the third largest urban waterfront park system in North America. Each year residents and visitors enjoy more than 1,000 special events and festivals. Ranked as a top arts and cultural destination among cities its size, St. Pete is home to world-famous museums and independent galleries, a thriving performing arts scene, film festivals, live music, a vibrant literary arts community, a close-knit community of working artists and crafts-people, and a whole lot of public art and outdoor installations.