Welcome to your Local’s Guide — a curated PDF filled with our favorite beach towns, hidden gems, family-friendly spots, and can’t-miss local favorites. From the best coffee shops and sunset dinners to playgrounds, beach accesses, rainy day activities, and easy spots for families with littles, this guide was made to help you vacation like a local.

As a St. Pete mom and beach lover, I’ve filled this with the places we genuinely love and recommend to friends and family visiting the area. Whether you’re here for a relaxing beach week, a quick getaway, or your first trip with little ones, I hope this makes your stay easier, more memorable, and a little more sunshine-filled.

Travel light. Explore more. Enjoy the best of our beach towns.