Seminole's wonderful mix of culture and beach fun
Seminole is a family-friendly city sandwiched between the welcoming beachfront cities of St Petersburg and Clearwater on Florida's Gulf Coast. Surrounded by glorious white-sand beaches, perfect ocean shores and all the delights of these vibrant Gulf Coast cities, Seminole is a wonderful year-round vacation destination. With the cultural, shopping and world-class dining of St Petersburg and Clearwater on your doorstep and Tampa's theme parks, including Busch Gardens, just a short drive away, a Seminole vacation rental is a great choice. Soak up the sunshine, explore the wonderful natural environment and idyllic beaches – or make the most of all the cultural and entertainment attractions nearby.
Cultural attractions near Seminole
Culture vultures will love all the cultural attractions on the doorstep of your Seminole vacation rental. Don't miss St Petersburg's breathtaking Salvador Dali Museum which features a huge collection of work by the surrealist maestro and a packed events program. If you're staying at your Seminole vacation rental with kids, they'll love the Clearwater Marine Aquarium – this large aquarium, 20 minutes from Seminole, was the inspiration for "Dolphin Tale". See dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. Meanwhile, Seminole's Walsingham Park has hiking and biking paths, scenic picnic spots and is home to the scented and colorful world of Florida Botanical Gardens.
Hit the beach near Seminole
In a Seminole vacation rental, you're just 10 minutes away from the nearest beach. This stretch of coastline has some of the best beaches in Florida. The silky white sands of Treasure Island beach are popular with shell collectors and water sports enthusiasts. You can even parasail over Boca Ciega Bay. Through the year, you'll find community sandcastle competitions, concerts and cooking and craft shows running on the beachfront and in town. Stop for dinner in one of the bayfront restaurants as the sun sets over the ocean for a wonderfully romantic end to the day.
Sunny Seminole through the seasons
Sunny Seminole is a great year-round vacation destination with relatively warm winters and hot summers. During baseball season, a Seminole vacation rental is a great choice if you want to catch a game at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The stadium is well worth a visit, even out of season, for its Rays Touch Tank and Baseball Museum. The beachfront parks host numerous festivals, events and concerts through the year, especially during the busy summer months. Head to Sand Key Park, Pier 60 Park or the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in nearby Tampa. Here, the family-friendly pirate-themed Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a real highlight every January.
Natural Seminole
The beaches near Seminole are some of the best in Florida with glorious Gulf Coast ocean sunsets. St Petersburg's 5 miles of wide soft sand and calm waters make it popular with families. The sugary sands of Clearwater beach are another family favorite. Its Pier 60 Park features covered playgrounds, fishing and regular festivals and concerts. Beyond the beach parks, Lake Seminole Park is a lovely green oasis popular for birdwatching. You can also spot butterflies, marsh rabbits and alligators. Nearby Boca Ciega Millennium Park features a hiking trail which traverses wooden bridges across the wetlands.
How to get to and around Seminole
The nearest airport is in Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), located 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) away.