The Best Kid-Friendly St. Pete Beach Activities

Most kids love going to the beach. Sand, sun, and seawater lend many opportunities for family fun. Maybe your kids like to wade in tidal pools or have a contest to see who can build the biggest sandcastle. However, if the weather isn’t as agreeable, or you want to do something else, you’ll need a kid-friendly option. 

Fortunately, there are many kid-friendly activities in St. Pete Beach. These include indoor attractions, unique experiences, and even parks. 

Here’s a guide to some of our favorite kid-friendly attractions in St. Pete Beach for your family vacation!

Fort De Soto Park 

Going to the park with your kids is a time-honored tradition. Fort De Soto Park is a beautiful county park that incorporates several small islands. Have a family picnic, go on a boating adventure, fish (license required), or even see the Quartermaster Museum. You’ll also get to see exotic wildlife if you stay outside long enough.

Essentially, this park is a family vacation by itself, especially since you can go camping. However, staying in St Pete beach vacation rentals is much more comfortable for most families. Then, come back the next day for even more St. Pete Beach things to do.

Dalí Museum 

The Dalí Museum is a great place for kids to experience world-class art. Here, you can see over 2400 works by renowned Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, making it one of the largest collections of his works globally. However, the museum also has kid-friendly areas and exhibits. For starters, older kids will find augmented reality and computer-based simulations very interesting. They might even have talked about Dalí in their art classes.

However, younger kids also can have fun. The Dalí Museum has a waterfront park built on Surrealist principles. It’s a great way to teach your kids about art.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 

One of the best St. Pete Beach things to do is visit the aquarium in Clearwater. This aquarium differs from most because it’s a working animal hospital focusing on wildlife rehabilitation. Almost all of the animals here are Florida native species or are common in local waters. For instance, many of the animals can’t be released back into the ocean due to injuries or other reasons and become permanent residents receiving great care from aquarium staff.

The Clearwater Aquarium provides some first-rate experiences. You can have fun with dolphins, make a salad for the sea turtles, and feed stingrays. It’s a paradise for children and adults of all ages. Then, return to our St. Pete Beach rentals and talk about what you’ve learned and experienced.

Children’s Museum 

If you have young children, the Great Explorations Children’s Museum is one of the best St. Pete Beach things to do with kids. Many exhibits are geared toward preschool children, and each is educational. For instance, you can learn about the importance of dental and medical care, play with Legos and blocks, or play on a simulated farm. Try out the science lab, TV studio, and supermarket. Families with pets can also enjoy the exhibit that teaches about animal care. Several other exhibits teach life skills while letting the kids have fun.

Captain Memo’s Original Pirate Cruise 

Do your kids have an active imagination and enjoy hearing about pirates and seafaring adventures? They’ll love a Captain Memo’s cruise. Leaving from the Clearwater Beach Marina, these boat rides are pirate-themed through and through. The boat even looks like an old-fashioned sailboat.

Sound like fun? This cruise lasts about two hours, and you’ll want to make a reservation through the website. And, although it’s one of our favorite kid-friendly activities in St. Pete Beach, adults have fun too.

Tampa Lowry Zoo

If your kids love animals (or someone wants to be a vet when they grow up), the Tampa Zoo will be worth the drive. Here, you’ll find all the favorites: elephants, tigers, manatees, giraffes, and more. 

There are different areas for animals from different continents and another section for native Florida wildlife. Although you can’t pet the animals, there are plenty of opportunities for photos.

Here’s another reason why the zoo is a favorite on our list of St Pete beach things to do: you can see Macaw birds up close. Because these birds live in tropical rainforests, they’re well adapted to the climate here in Florida. The zoo has a relatively large flock of them, and they come in all colors. At regular intervals throughout the day, these gorgeous birds fly over one of the zoo’s common areas. This lets you see how birds fly and affords an opportunity to take pictures.

Where to Stay

By choosing a vacation rental through Tech Travel, you can ensure a comfortable and convenient stay while exploring all that this beautiful destination has to offer.

Tech Travel specializes in providing vacation rentals that cater to the needs of modern travelers. Whether you’re looking for a spacious house, a cozy beachfront condo, or a luxurious villa, we offer a variety of options to suit your family’s preferences. Our rentals often come equipped with luxurious amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, comfortable bedrooms, private pools, and even access to recreational facilities. Renting a St. Pete Beach vacation rental from Tech Travel for a family vacation is an excellent choice for those seeking a memorable and enjoyable getaway.