11. St. Pete Beach – St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Pete Beach is as trendy and current as it gets on the Gulf Coast while still retaining old Florida charm. Stay in chic beach hotels, locally-owned-and-run motels or vacation rentals on St. Pete Beach where you’ll be walking distance to beach bars and restaurants. The white sand and calm sea draw young professionals looking to blow off some steam and families in need of a livelier vacation with plenty to keep both parents and kids entertained. Aside from the city, you can go parasailing, deep sea fishing, jet skiing and more.
