Gandy Travel Guide
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Popular places to visit
Derby Lane
Catch an event at Derby Lane during your trip to St. Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Weedon Island Preserve
This huge Tampa Bay preserve is an important archeological site and offers plenty of outdoor activities.
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.
Things to do
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
St. Pete Booze Cruise 21+ (All You Can Drink Pass Available)
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
2.5 Hour Shell Key Island Adventure Including Dolphins And Shells
Guided St. Pete Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart
Top hotels in Gandy
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
"We had an amazing time"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
"First the term "Gulf View" as advertised is very deceiving, I paid specifically a "Gulf View", not an obstructed view or a partial view but a "Gulf View". What we got was a partial view along with the roof top of about 10 AC units that were extremely noisy and could not sit out on the balcony for ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"Location is excellent, and having the beach chairs and umbrellas available is a huge plus. You have a pool right at the beach and several other pools too. We only had problems with the elevators (only 1 out of 4 was working at one point), the games at the entrance were broken, one of the shower gel ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"We were traveling with a baby it was hard when our room was not ready at check in no areas for nursing in the lobby and didn’t offer late check out. Made for our short time there a bit hectic."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites
"Outstanding resort perfect for traveling with active adolescents. Spacious, clean, well-appointed. Breakfast add-on well worth it. Deep balcony with ample shade overlooking prime section of the beach. Staff were very attentive and professional."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gandy
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.
