Perched on the southern tip of Florida's Treasure Island, Sunset Beach is a buzzy oceanfront community famous for its incredible sunsets. Located on the Gulf Coast near St Petersburg, Sunset Beach attracts a colorful blend of watersports fanatics and beach bunnies, plus a loyal LGBT crowd. Get your Floridian beach adventure off to a great start by booking a Sunset Beach vacation rental overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Lined with hip beach bars and seafood shacks, don't miss a leisurely stroll along the mile-long boardwalk for the best sunset views.
Away from the beautiful beaches, St. Petersburg is crammed with culture. A 10-mile drive east is The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. The outlandish modernist building on St. Pete's waterfront houses more than 2,000 works by the Spanish artist, and is the largest collection of Dali's work outside Europe. There are guided tours on offer, including 1 for kids. If you prefer sunflowers to surrealism, an 11-mile drive north of Sunset Beach is the Florida Botanical Gardens. It has over 150 acres of lush themed horticultural displays, including the Rose, Tropical, and Butterfly Gardens.
With miles of rippling blonde sands lapped by the warm waves of the Gulf of Mexico, Sunset Beach is a big draw to the island. It's 1 of 3 main beaches on Treasure Island. Loved by watersports fans, who come to sail, waterski, and surf, it's also popular with families and couples who come to picnic on the palm-fringed sands. Sunset Beach is a famously firm favorite of the LGBT crowd, and there are a variety of colorful buzzy beach bars dotted along the sands. The beach is equipped with a cafe, restrooms, and showers, plus a playground for the kids.
If you want year-round sunshine, then Florida is the place for you. Sunset Beach and St.Petersburg benefit from a balmy subtropical climate. Long, hot summers and short, deliciously mild winters, it seems there's no bad time to visit. Summer is the most popular season and Sunset Beach vacation rentals get booked up in advance. However, June through November is also hurricane season, so there's a higher chance of tropical rain storms and high winds. Spring is a particular pleasant time, when the days are sunny and largely dry, and temperatures can reach a sizzling 80 degrees.
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Sunset Beach is a lively beachfront community on the southern reaches of Treasure Island. A 10-mile drive from St. Petersburg, it's also just 15 minutes from Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve and the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve. Together covering an area of 350,000 acres, these protected seashores and mangroves have become a haven for marine life, shore birds and coral. Follow the trails to spot nesting pelicans, jumping dolphins and even the occasional manatee, it's a must for all wildlife lovers.
Whatever vacation experience you're seeking, you'll find a rental in or around Sunset Beach that's a perfect match. These are some of our top picks:
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Nothing tops a quick break to make you feel alive again. Pack your overnight bag and take five at one of these top weekend getaways in and around Sunset Beach:
Studio apartments may be small in size, but they pack a big punch when it comes to convenience and location. Plonk your bags down at one of these quality studio apartments in or near Sunset Beach:
Just because you only have one or two days up your sleeve doesn't mean you need to spend it in a dull hotel room. Head off on vacation but still have the comforts of home at one of these short-term rentals in or around Sunset Beach:
Whether spent in a cottage, a cabin or a condo, a romantic weekend getaway is a perfect way to add some zing to your relationship. Whisk your special someone off for a few days at one of these top escapes in or near Sunset Beach:
Big groups mean gigantic fun. They also mean finding someplace that'll easily fit your entire squad. Browse our large group vacation rentals in or around Sunset Beach and spend time with your favorite people under one roof:
A pool is often a must-have feature of any unforgettable vacation. Enjoy hours of entertainment splashing about or simply lazing by the water at one of these refreshing escapes in or near Sunset Beach:
You love your family, but that doesn't mean you all have to squeeze together like sardines on vacation. Play it safe and go for a large family vacation rental in or around Sunset Beach where you can stretch out and relax:
There's nothing as indulgent as lowering yourself into a hot tub. If this is one experience you're hankering for on your next trip, you'll be tempted by these vacation rentals with hot tubs in and around Sunset Beach:
There sure are. You'll find many one-bedroom vacation rentals in or near Sunset Beach. If you don't need a lot of space, one of these properties is sure to tick your boxes: