St. Petersburgh and St. Pete Beach are several miles apart, so if you are visiting for the first time don't head into St Petersburgh. You can take a pleasant walk of about 2 miles along the silky sands and quite often see dolphins swimming and the gulf waters are usually very warm. You can also pop in to one of the beach hotel Tiki Bars for a drink.
You can be at the beach in approx. 1 hour 45 minutes from Interstate 4 junction 58.

Mike and Kath.