Vacationing Like a Local in St Pete, FL

We’re taking you along on a five-day staycation in St. Petersburg, Florida, to see what it would actually be like to live in this sunny Gulf Coast city and explore it for the first time. Kim got a free 5 night stay on Trusted Housesitters in exchange for dog sitting so this is vacationing like a local!

We share how to balance remote work, explore local coffee shops and fitness studios, relax at amazing beach resorts, dine at St Pete restaurant, experience the St Pete Pier, and see dolphins along its beautiful waterfront park.

St Pete Episode Highlights:

Experiencing St. Pete while working remotely and traveling
Saving over $500 on accommodations through Trusted Housesitters (see our episode on Trusted Housesitters too)
Tips for visiting St. Pete, including transportation, parking, and best times to go
Relaxing at SkyBeach Resort and The Don CeSar using ResortPass
Exploring the St. Pete Pier, Vinoy Park, and downtown waterfront
Discovering local coffee shops, restaurants, rooftop bars, and nightlife
Visiting St. Pete Beach and exploring the Gulf Coast beaches nearby
Brittanie’s honest take: could St. Petersburg actually be a place to live?

If you go the traditional hotel route, here are some hotels in St Petersburg, FL we recommend:

The Don Cesar on St Pete Beach
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club overlooking Tampa Bay and the marina downtown
Hilton Garden Inn St Pete - Oceanfront hotel with the fun Coconut Charlie’s beachfront bar attached

Check out our favorite St Pete, FL things to do in our Viator Shop.

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