Tampa metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to St. Pete Beach, FL
About St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach is a barrier-island city of roughly 9,000 on the Gulf of Mexico, famous for its wide white-sand beaches. Its landmark is the Don CeSar, the 1928 "Pink Palace" resort hotel on the beach. At the island's south end, the Pass-a-Grille historic district holds the city's oldest homes and a laid-back village feel around 8th Avenue, while Upham Beach Park anchors the north.
Home prices in St. Pete Beach
The median listing price in St. Pete Beach is $589,000.
Top places in St. Pete Beach
- The Don CeSar
- Pass-a-Grille Beach and the historic 8th Avenue district (sunset shown in the Commons photos below).
- Upham Beach Park at the island's north end.
- St. Pete Beach's main Gulf beach (sunset shown in the Commons photos below).
- Corey Avenue
- Merry Pier
- Blind Pass between St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island.
- Crabby Bill's on the beach (shown in the Commons photos below).
Commuting from St. Pete Beach
- Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 35–45 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via Blind Pass Road / Gulf Boulevard to the Pinellas Bayway or Corey Causeway to the mainland, then I-275.
Schools in St. Pete Beach
Public schools: Pinellas County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
St. Pete Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in St. Pete Beach, FL?
The median listing price in St. Pete Beach is $589,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from St. Pete Beach, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 35–45 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via Blind Pass Road / Gulf Boulevard to the Pinellas Bayway or Corey Causeway to the mainland, then I-275. - Which school district serves St. Pete Beach, FL?
St. Pete Beach is served by Pinellas County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.