9 Best Things to Do for Couples in St. Petersburg

Going on a sunset cruise with your special someone to take in stunning views is sure to create lasting and romantic memories. A wide variety of offerings can be found on the different tours. During some tours, you can enjoy a relaxed experience, while others like to liven things up with music and an open bar.

One constant across all local sunset tours is the stunning view of the horizon. You'll be able to see the sun settle behind the waters as its warm red and orange light permeates the area. See it all yourself from sunset cruises that embark from all across the western coast of Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

Clearwater Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Florida and boasts inviting sugary white sands and gentle emerald waters you and your partner can enjoy. The beach can get pretty crowded during busy hours, but that may be a benefit if you and your partner are interested in a thriving nightlife.

For more secluded romance, you can head to the north side of the beach to enjoy plenty of space by the sand and surf. You'll find it all due west of downtown Clearwater across the bay.

Pier 60 is a popular staple of the area that features plenty of activities and a recreational park that's home to some of the best of Clearwater Beach. The pier itself stretches 1,080 feet and features 6 covered pavilions among its telescopes and bait house.

Fishing is a popular activity here, as you might imagine, but you'll also find places to watch the sunset and a market to shop at around dusk. You'll find it all at the beach west of downtown continuing straight on from Causeway Bridge.

John’s Pass is a quaint village and boardwalk area with fun shops where you can enjoy all sorts of items in addition to local restaurants offering sweet treats. You'll find more than 50 shops located here, and they tend to offer a bit of everything, including souvenirs, apparel, and artwork.

The local restaurants at the village tend to focus on quick treats like ice cream, but you'll still find full sit-down restaurants as well, with many conveniently located by the waterfront. You can enjoy it all a few miles west of St. Petersburg around Madeira Beach.

Salvador Dali Museum is an incredible place for couples to explore, thanks to the well-kept gardens and the array of fascinating artwork perfect for discussion. The artwork of Dali is unique in its design, making it easy for you and your partner to share different perspectives on it with each other.

The gardens surrounding the museum are impressively well-maintained and include plenty of vibrant greenery and colorful arrays of flowers. You can take a stroll within the gardens and even take a few photos if you like. It's all located in St. Petersburg within the Waterfront Arts District.

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum is home to an immense array of towering palm trees you and your partner can explore for a relaxing and educational experience. You'll find more than 500 individual palm and cycad trees here that represent around 150 different species from all around the world.

When you visit, you'll find several walking paths that let you enjoy a relaxing stroll through the trees. Plus, you can learn a bit on the way with easily accessible information about the park and the trees within. You'll find it all a short distance northeast of downtown St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Pier is a pier and an accompanying district you and your partner can enjoy with biking paths, green spaces, eateries, and shops to explore. You'll find enough attractions here to take up an entire day of adventure, and there are restaurants offering proper meals and quick snacks in equal measure.

If you're looking for a more active experience, be sure to check the trails across the district's wide paved paths. With so much space, it's easy to take a stroll or ride a bike without being in anyone's way. You'll find it all east of downtown, separating the 2 yacht basins.

The Florida Botanical Gardens is home to a massive collection of tropical plants showcasing both local and exotic flora and offering picturesque natural beauty. When you and your partner visit, you'll find 120 acres of space, with half of it dedicated specifically to Florida-native plants.

The paths set up within the gardens make the entire area easy to navigate, and you'll find unique areas offering vastly different forms of tropical plants. Some of the areas include colorful flower displays and a tropical fruit garden. You can explore it all a few miles south of Clearwater around Largo.

Caladesi Island State Park is best known for its pristine beach where you and your partner can immerse yourselves in the natural beauty, but you'll also find vibrant greenery inland. The beach is the star of the show here, with soft sands and inviting waters perfect for walks and picnicking.

Visiting this park will also put you close to extensive protected island areas where you'll find plenty of greenery and walking paths, letting you and your partner enjoy scenic views of the natural splendor of the area. It's all located northwest of downtown Clearwater north of the major beach area.