{"id":40239,"date":"2015-12-08T16:46:32","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T22:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=40239"},"modified":"2018-02-27T18:11:59","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T00:11:59","slug":"three-perfect-days-st-peterburg-floridas-west-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/three-perfect-days-st-peterburg-floridas-west-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"3 perfect days in St Petersburg, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a trendy waterfront downtown district, historic-meets-glam hotels and barrier islands featuring\u00a0white-sand beaches that stretch for miles, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/psi?force=hotels\/United_States--FL\/St_Petersburg.hd5923\/&amp;GCID=78142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Pete<\/a> is a great Florida getaway for the whole family. Here&#8217;s a three-day itinerary that will keep you entertained\u00a0with the best-of-the best that the area has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>[aesop_gallery id=&#8221;41182&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1: Downtown St. Petersburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/St_Petersburg\/Vinoy_Renaissance_St._Petersburg_Resort_&amp;_Golf_Club.h33293\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The\u00a0Vinoy Renaissance Resort &amp; Golf Club<\/a>, a glamorous St. Petersburg hotel that&#8217;s celebrating the history of its grand opening back in 1925.\u00a0In its iconic 90 years, the bayfront hotel has attracted its fair share of celebrities like actress <strong>Marilyn Monroe<\/strong>, <strong>President Calvin Coolidge<\/strong> and baseball great <strong>Babe Ruth<\/strong>. The hotel is still a popular choice for opposing teams in town playing\u00a0the local <strong>Tampa Bay Rays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Dine at the hotel&#8217;s signature restaurant, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotel-restaurants\/tpasr-the-vinoy-renaissance-st-petersburg-resort-and-golf-club\/marchand's-bar-and-grill\/74470\/home-page.mi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marchand&#8217;s<\/a>, and besides enjoying the decadent locally caught seafood, notice the restored ceiling frescos from the 1920s. For craft cocktails and killer views of Tampa Bay, start at <a href=\"http:\/\/thebirchwood.com\/the-canopy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Canopy<\/a> rooftop bar for sunset, then head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinhide.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mandarin Hide<\/a> for libations in a speakeasy-style setting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40263\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40263\" class=\"size-large wp-image-40263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/the-mandarin-hide-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of The Mandarin Hide\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/the-mandarin-hide-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/the-mandarin-hide-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/the-mandarin-hide-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/the-mandarin-hide.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinhide.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mandarin Hide<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s much to explore in St. Petersburg when it comes to art and culture, including\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thedali.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dal\u00ed Museum&#8217;s<\/a> impressive collection of <strong>Salvador Dal\u00ed&#8217;s<\/strong>\u00a0work and the gorgeous glasswork by <strong>Dale Chihuly<\/strong> at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moreanartscenter.org\/chihuly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chihuly Collection<\/a>&#8211;both located on the waterfront along Beach Drive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40256\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40256\" class=\"size-large wp-image-40256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Petersburg-Chihuly-Collection-copy-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Visit St. Petersburg\/Clearwater\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Petersburg-Chihuly-Collection-copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Petersburg-Chihuly-Collection-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Petersburg-Chihuly-Collection-copy-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/St.-Petersburg-Chihuly-Collection-copy-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitstpeteclearwater.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit St. Petersburg\/Clearwater<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/15-things-never-say-miamian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Related: Here are 15 things you should never say to a Miamiam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2: St. Pete Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A landmark resort\u00a0on St. Pete Beach,\u00a0the palatial\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/St_Pete_Beach\/Loews_Don_CeSar_Hotel.h64877\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loews Don CeSar Hotel<\/a>, a.k.a.\u00a0&#8220;Pink Palace,&#8221; has been welcoming the jet-set crowd and family vacationers since 1928. Some of the property&#8217;s famous visitors throughout the ages include novelist\u00a0<strong>F. Scott Fitzgerald<\/strong>, <strong>President Franklin D. Roosevelt<\/strong> and infamous mobster <strong>Al Capone<\/strong>. Today the beachfront hotel is the perfect escape for families (including pets!) who want to spend some time soaking up that Florida sunshine.<\/p>\n<p>Dine at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loewshotels.com\/don-cesar\/dining\/restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maritana Grille<\/a>, and enjoy a\u00a0AAA Four Diamond experience that you won&#8217;t soon forget. The chef&#8217;s tasting is the way to go. Then wander into <strong>Uncle Andy&#8217;s Ice Cream Parlor<\/strong>, an old-fashioned sweet\u00a0shop featuring homemade small batch ice-cream. For a laid-back beach bar vibe, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beachcomberflorida.com\/dining\/jimmy-bs-beach-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy B&#8217;s Beach Bar<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll find great sunset views and nightly live music.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40258\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40258\" class=\"size-large wp-image-40258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Loews-Don-Cesar_Sea-Bass_Maritana-Grille_v3_LR-copy-600x390.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Loews Don CeSar Hotel\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Loews-Don-Cesar_Sea-Bass_Maritana-Grille_v3_LR-copy-600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Loews-Don-Cesar_Sea-Bass_Maritana-Grille_v3_LR-copy-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Loews-Don-Cesar_Sea-Bass_Maritana-Grille_v3_LR-copy-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Loews-Don-Cesar_Sea-Bass_Maritana-Grille_v3_LR-copy.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loewshotels.com\/don-cesar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loews Don CeSar Hotel<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>On the sparkling sands of St. Pete Beach, it&#8217;s all about the sun and surf. Spend the day stand-up paddleboarding or explore the funky specialty shops and galleries in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coreyave.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corey Avenue<\/a> district.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/florida-keys-road-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Related: Here&#8217;s the perfect road trip plan for the quirky, cool Florida Keys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 3: Pass-a-Grille Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Featuring the longest undeveloped stretch of public beach in the county, Pass-a-Grille Beach is a hidden gem. You won&#8217;t find any high-rises or large crowds here. Check into\u00a0a place like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.innonbeach.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inn on the Beach<\/a>, where inn keeper <strong>Sheila McChesney<\/strong> will treat you like family. It&#8217;s a taste of old Florida with a welcoming and homey vibe. You may never\u00a0leave.<\/p>\n<p>For a homestyle breakfast on the cheap, <strong>The Seahorse Restaurant<\/strong> is an old school diner with waterfront views. Head to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehurricane.com\">Hurricane Seafood Restaurant<\/a> for fresh Gulf seafood and don&#8217;t forget to climb the stairs to the rooftop for panoramic sunset views that will leave you breathless. Sports fans should check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebrassmonkey.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Brass Monkey<\/a>, known for it&#8217;s pub atmosphere, Baltimore Ravens fans and killer water views.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40262\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40262\" class=\"size-large wp-image-40262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/hurricane-seafood-restaurant-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Hurricane Seafood Restaurant\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/hurricane-seafood-restaurant-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/hurricane-seafood-restaurant-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/hurricane-seafood-restaurant-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/hurricane-seafood-restaurant.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehurricanefl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurricane Seafood Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Go on a snorkeling or shelling excursion to 195-acre <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitstpeteclearwater.com\/parks\/shell-key-preserve\/1808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shell Key Preserve<\/a> and you might even be lucky enough to spot dolphins playing in the surf. A sunset cruise is also a good way to go. Or browse the shops and galleries around <a href=\"http:\/\/visitpassagrille.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eighth Avenue<\/a>, a quaint main street style shopping area that&#8217;s right on the beach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/psi?force=travel-deals\/&amp;GCID=78110\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blogCTA-_dealspage2.jpg\" alt=\"discount airline tickets\" width=\"500\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blogCTA-_dealspage2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blogCTA-_dealspage2-300x90.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"nc_pixel\" src=\"https:\/\/pixel.newscred.com\/px.gif?key=YXJ0aWNsZT00NmEwYmViNzRkNTk5MmRlN2Y3NGQxOGQxMzc0NjIwNQ==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your guide to a great little Florida getaway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":41039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[287,2722],"class_list":["post-40239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-florida","tag-family","tag-long-weekend"],"acf":{"api_active":null,"api_title":null,"api_excerpt":null,"api_featured_image":null,"api_lob":null},"posts_api_cpm_point":[{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA","latitude":"27.7659901","longitude":"-82.63143539999999","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"}],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 perfect days in St Petersburg, Florida | Orbitz<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for great weekend getaway? 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