St. Pete Beach places 9th in TripAdvisor‘s 2014 Traveler’s Choice list for Best Beaches in the U.S. The beach offers 30 hotels that provide luxury accomodations from the Coconut Inn, to Sabal Palms, to the renowned Don CeSar Hotel. You’ll never be parched with beach bars ornamenting the coast. The lotus flower of live music colors every afternoon and night on the beach and five star restaurants abound to satiate you when the sun and the sand become too overwhelming. 
Cafe Luna Bistro, Snappers Sea Grill and Bongos Beachside Bistro are constant favorites for visitors and ‘Burgers alike.  On a side note, 4 other beaches in the Bay area made the top 25 list. This is more than just a slice of paradise, this is a beautful bit of cinema comparable to the works of Terrence Malick and Tarsem Singh.  Life’s a beach, at least when you live in St. Pete.

*Photos via TripAdvisor