Historic Uptown Travel Guide
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Visit Historic Uptown
Popular places to visit
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
When you visit John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, a popular shopping spot in Madeira Beach, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, a popular beach in St. Petersburg - Clearwater.
Clearwater Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Clearwater Beach, a popular beach in Clearwater Beach. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Fort De Soto Park
Admire the vestiges of the fortress, bring your kids to the pirate ship playground and relax on the beaches of this archipelago.
Salvador Dali Museum
Browse the surrealistic masterpieces of a world-famous Spanish painter in a remarkable building that perfectly suits the style of the art exhibits.
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pass-a-Grille Beach during your trip to St. Pete Beach? Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Things to do
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
Top hotels in Historic Uptown
The Westin Tampa Bay
"Really great place for the price!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
"Amazing experience. Highly recommended"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
"Gross. Run down. Needs a major update. Promotes a private beach but open to the public. I’ll never stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"I loved how everything needed is all in walking distance from the resort! I didn’t like the musty smell in the room but purchased air freshener and dryer sheets and it helped tremendously."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Opal Sands Resort
"Wonderful beach views!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites
"The views was amazing, is not a hotel for couples, is very family oriented. Lots of kids. And also the pool is very small. Didn’t like the pool."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Historic Uptown
Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches or Gulf Beaches Historical Museum.
Downtown St. Petersburg
Downtown St. Petersburg is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tampa Bay and Palladium Theater.
Sand Key
If you're spending some time in Sand Key, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sunset Beach.
Don Cesar
Don Cesar might not have many top sights, but Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and Splash Island Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
