Fringed by the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St Pete-Clearwater is renowned for its long stretches of white, powder-soft sand and a climate that promises more sunshine than most places in the US. But beyond its glistening shoreline, this laid-back Floridian peninsula offers a mix of art-centric cities, nature parks and a flourishing craft beer scene — making it just as rewarding inland as it is along the coast.

In downtown St. Petersburg, just seven miles from the beach, independent breweries sit alongside major institutions such as The Dalí Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts . Just a short distance away on nearby uninhabited islands, boardwalk trails weave through mangrove thickets and pine forests, offering a glimpse of the region’s wilder side.

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