Journal destination
Stories from this city location. Explore published field notes, guided trips, and local perspectives.
The collection
01St. Pete Beach is equal parts languid Gulf coastline and active playground: wide sand, calm bays, and a string of water-based adventures from paddleboarding to charter fishing. This guide gives you the sensory why and the practical how—so you can plan an efficient, memorable beach day (or week).
02Weedon Island Preserve rewards visitors who move at the shoreline’s pace: boardwalks winding through mangroves, shell middens that trace ancient lives, and reflective channels perfect for sunrise photography or a quiet paddle. It’s a compact, coastal escape that combines natural history with accessible adventure.
03A private, small-group walk through Fort De Soto’s shifting shorelines where migratory passage and morning light create memorable bird encounters—perfect for photographers and curious naturalists alike.
04Thread through green mangrove tunnels, edge into open Gulf waters, and land on the white sands of Shell Key on a private, guided kayak expedition from St. Petersburg. Two-and-a-half hours of wildlife, quiet, and coastal geology—ideal for photographers, families, and anyone craving a crowd-free slice of Florida.
05Skim over teal water to Egmont Key for a customizable, four-hour snorkel-and-island-hop where dolphins draft your wake and history sleeps in dune-wrapped ruins. With gear included and a flexible route, this charter turns Tampa Bay’s islands into your private saltwater playground.