The beaches of St Petersburg, Florida offer a tropical destination without the worries of a passport. Our guest, Jen Smith of Modern Frugality, will share the best things to do in St. Petersburg, Florida. If you time your visit just right, you’ll catch the international sandcastle sculpting competition. As awesome as the sand and water may be, there is much more to this town than just beaches. St. Pete has the second-largest collection of Chihuly glass sculptures in the world. And RibFest is sure to satisfy your appetite with some of the best ribs you’ve ever tasted.
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The Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg
- Chihuly Museum (reviews)
- The Dali Museum (reviews)
- Segway Tours (reviews)
- St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market (reviews)
- Tampa Bay Rowdies – Be sure to catch a Rowdies soccer game
- Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
- Weedon Island Preserve (reviews) – If you get a chance, you should definitely try kayaking through Wheedon Island Preserve.
The Best Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
- Bodega on Central (reviews) – This place has the best Cuban sandwiches!
- Cappy’s Pizza (reviews) – You can’t go wrong with pizza and a Greek salad from here.
- Ciccio Cali St. Pete (reviews) – If you stop here, be sure to try the Hot & Crunchy bowl.
- Maple Street Biscuit Company (reviews) – Best place for biscuits and gravy.
- Pacific Counter (reviews) – Be sure to try the Poke Bowl here!
- Red Mesa Cantina (reviews) – Be sure to come here for Happy Hour
- Swah-Rey (reviews) – The mini cupcakes are to die for (especially the coffee one)!
The Best Places to Stay in St. Petersburg
- Comfort Inn & Suites at Tropicana Field (reviews)
- Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown (reviews)
- Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown (reviews) – They offer free breakfast
- Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront (reviews) – They also offer free breakfast
- Hyatt Place St Petersburg/Downtown (reviews)
- Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown (reviews) – They have an area shuttle + free breakfast.
- The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Gold Club (reviews) – If you want to splurge then the Vinoy is a beautiful hotel in the heart of everything downtown.
Who is Jen Smith?
In 2017, Jen Smith and her husband finished paying off $78K of debt. She fell in love with minimalism, spending less, & making more money. Jen was even featured in Money Magazine in an article titled – This 29-Year-Old Makes Up to $2,000 a Month Selling T-shirts Online. Here’s Her Fascinating Strategy.
Jen is a freelance personal finance writer that loves to help readers pay off debt. She is also a co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast with Jill Sirianni. It is an hour-long show full of money-saving advice and fun antics.
Here are a couple of articles that she’s written:
- 21 Ways to Make Extra Money (No Survey Sites!)
- 20 Things We Did to Pay off $53K of Debt in One Year
- Throw a Holiday Party on a Budget!
As you can tell, Jen’s writing is a valuable resource for people looking to pay off debt, make some extra income, and get ahead with their personal finances.
You can connect with Jen Smith at her website and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Jen’s tips for St. Petersburg.
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