Best Family Things To Do In St Pete Beach with Kids 2025
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Welcome to St Pete Beach where the sand is as white as snow and soft as powder. Where the clear waters of the gulf are as radiantly turquoise as they are invitingly warm. And where the sunsets are just too breathtaking to be real.
Known as the sunset capital of Florida, St Pete Beach has been rated #1 top beach destination by TripAdvisor.com as well as earned a rating of #5 by Travel’s Choice Awards. Parent Magazine even rated St. Pete Beach as #3 of America's Top 10 Best Beach Towns for Families in 2013.
Our family has visited St Pete Beach with kids annually since 2014. It is one of our favorite beach destinations for a relaxing family trip.
There are so many cool things to do in St. Pete Beach for kids. Each time we visit we get to explore a little something new, whether it's a kid-friendly pirate ship cruise through John's Pass or bottomless crab legs at a gulf view restaurant.
In this article, we put together all of our best tips about what to do in St. Pete Beach with kids to help you have the best Florida family vacation possible.
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St Pete Beach With Kids Activities
The entertainment is endless for a family vacation in St. Petersburg Beach. Here are some fun things to do in St Pete Beach with kids!
Kid's activities at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
At the TradeWinds St. Pete Beach, there are 5 pools for splashing the day and night away. This includes a toddler pool, an adult only pool, a beach front pool, a shady pool, and lap pool. No matter the need, TradeWinds Resort literally has the pool for you. The kids lived at the pool - day swimming, night swimming, swimming after the beach, etc.
In addition to regular family beach vacation fun, there is a 3-story-high water-slide at Tradewinds Island Grand that my kids went on repeatedly. It must be the biggest water slide in St Pete Beach, and it has been a fixture there for all the years we've been going there.
There are also plenty of water sports available at TradeWinds St. Pete Beach, such as the water playground in the sea, jet packing, parasailing, water cabanas, rafting and much more. Basically all the activities you need for the perfect family beach vacation.
As a guest of the TradeWinds resort we had unlimited access to the paddle boats. It was fun to paddle around the lagoon that wraps around the resort. Kids love it! Bonus: you can take your beer.
At the Shark Tooth Tavern, adults can have fun singing their hearts out during Karaoke night and kids can enjoy in the wild tales of Red Beard. There are even real shark teeth hidden in the sand outside for the kids to find. How fun is that? At night they have live music and allow the kids in there until closing. It was literally steps from our room one trip and it was such a convenient way to have fun and end the night together as a family on vacation.
As if all that wasn't enough, there is also a kids club with daily crafts and pirate adventures. On our last trip the kids made slime and did group activities in the Konk club while we drank Coronas outside. That's called win-win. Want more? Check out more family-friendly resorts in St. Pete Beach.
Pirate Ship Royal Conquest
140 Boardwalk Pl W, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
John's Pass has shops, dining and adventures. We chose to board the Pirate ship Royal Conquest for pirate adventure. Your kids get to enjoy a day being honorary pirates while parents get to relax enjoying the view with unlimited beer and wine. That's another win-win if you're keeping score! The pirates entertain the children the entire 2-hour cruise through John’s Pass with treasure hunts, water gun fights, dance parties, face painting and story-telling.
Dolphin Cruise & Snorkel Tour
Tierra Verde Marina Resort, 200 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Give your family the opportunity to see dolphins and manatees playing their nature habitat with these fun cruise tour. Great for families, this is a 2-hour tour that takes you to Boca Ciega Bay to view dolphins, before heading to Shell Key Island for some swimming, snorkeling and beach time. Here, you can spot manatees and rays during the warmer seasons. Snorkel gear and bottled water are provided.
Kid's Activities at RumFish Beach Resort
6000 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
RumFish Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach has a ton of fun activities the kids will enjoy, as well as the parents. On the beach is fun zip line, that my kids loved. It is complimentary if you are staying at any TradeWinds sister resort too.
The Wave is a cool surfing simulator that super fun to compete with your friends and family to see who can stay on the longest. Beware, the longer you are on, the harder it gets! It is the beach version of a mechanical bull in a western bar.
The main pool is pretty basic, but at night it has changing color lights, which my kids enjoyed. Plus, it is beachfront with gorgeous views of the sunset. Parents can enjoy a nice beverage at the SandBar while the kids splash away.
By the evening gather outside for firepits and complimentary smores. Nothing like gooey marshmallows and a St. Pete Beach sunset.
St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour
1700 Park St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, USA
Travel back in time, 900 years to visit the St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site. As a history buff, this is probably one of the coolest things to do in St. Petersburg with kids. This 75-minute guided tour takes you through the best-preserved Native American sites in Tampa Bay. Explore the property as well as learn about the Spanish Conquistadors that landed here in 1528.
John's Pass
Madeira Beach
John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is a popular tourist destination located in Madeira Beach, Florida. It is situated on the Gulf of Mexico, offering plenty of beaches for families to enjoy. These beaches have soft, white sand and warm, clear water, making them perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles.
John's Pass is a great place for fishing, with its long pier and plenty of charter boats available for hire. Families can catch a variety of fish, including grouper, snapper, and tarpon. It also offers a variety of water sports activities, including parasailing, jet skiing, and paddleboarding. These activities are great for families who love to be active and adventurous.
There are over 100 shops, boutiques, and restaurants, making it a great place for families to shop and dine. There are plenty of souvenirs to buy, including t-shirts, hats, and shells.
John's Pass has plenty of entertainment options for families, including live music, street performers, and festivals. Families can enjoy the lively atmosphere and participate in various events throughout the year.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island St. Petersburgh Fl
Treasure Island is a beautiful stretch of white sandy beaches, perfect for a Florida family vacation. Besides fun activities, like swimming, sunbathing, building sand castles, water sports, and kayaking to mangroves, Treasure Island is lined with fun family beach resorts, restaurants and shops. It is a little slice of paradise and a great why to spend the day in St. Pete Beach with kids.
That's a Wrap!
St Pete Beach with kids was an awesome experience. My kids woke up the first morning home and burst into tears because they wanted to be back in Florida. Waking up and running onto the sand, knowing that a day full of adventure lies ahead. St Pete Beach is the perfect destination for a beautiful family beach vacation. See you next year St Pete!
Want to plan the perfect family Florida vacation? Explore more things to do, places to eat, and fantastic family resorts on our Florida family travel page.
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