Tampa Travel Forum

I have a conference at St Pete's beach until 1 July, and was planning to hang around a few more days until 4 July. Is there anything interesting happening there? What about the hotel and traffic situation? Will rooms run out fast and also flights out of Tampa? What about airport situation?

Oh, one last thing, what's temp like during that time? Thanks.

It's hot in Florida in July, probably in the mid-90s at the hottest part of the day.

Interesting around JuLy 4th or interesting in general? There are various July 4th fireworks displays around the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. There will be one along the city of Tampa waterfront as there is one each year. Not sure about hotels and flights. Have you checked now, it seems this far in advance there should be hotels and flights still available.

Also St. Pete Beach is about 30 miles from downtown Tampa so which area do you want to explore. Tampa has Busch Gardens, a theme park with roller coasters and an extensive collection of African animals. St. Pete Beach has beaches and nature.

BTW, it's St. Pete Beach, if you say St. Pete's Beach everyone knows you are from out of town and most likely from Great Britain.

Thanks. You're spot on. I'm clearly from out of town.

Ok, I will be staying at this TradeWinds Island Grand Resort on St Pete Beach, so what's around this place? Beach and natural sceneries will be fine with me so I could just stay here for a few days. Will there be any 4th of July fireworks here?

I don't know what the normal festivities are on at St. Pete Beach. Once you are there you can ask.

There are restaurants and small shops. It is a tourist area, people come for the beach. If you will have a car go to Ft. DeSoto Park for more beach, fishing pier, and a neat Spanish American War era fort.

If you are staying in St. Pete Beach you'll probably not have to go anywhere!
The beach coast is typically filled with boats and fireworks. It fact all across the bay. Channelside (Tampa channelside) will have their fireworks display I don't want to take away from that but so will Downtown St. Pete, St. Pete beach up the coast to Clearwater and Temple Terrace (inland) and many others along the bay area but, the beach is great because you are looking over dark, dark...a dark sky without city lights and dark waters...it is a great display and you don't have to worry about driving back. Boaters typically adorn their boats. Its a great party atmosphere all over the bay just go wherever you decide early and be patient if what you like is the show and drive safe. Enjoy your time just watch the news on TV in your hotel room for more info as the time draws near and they will have more info for you.

That's fantastic! Thanks so much.

If you get the chance, you may want to run over to Coachman Park in Clearwater (about 10-15 miles from St Pete) which is having a weekend festival over July 3rd and 4th with bands and food and fireworks. Should be a great time.