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6 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Small Gulf-front park with wide sandy beach, palm silhouettes, low dunes and long, colorful sunsets — ideal for dramatic sunset and waterscape shots. Best at golden hour and blue hour; accessible public beach with parking along Sunset Way, restrooms and easy street access. Visit weekdays or shoulder season for fewer crowds; watch tides and storm clouds for dynamic skies.
Small coastal spot on St. Pete Beach with wide Gulf vistas, sandbars, mangrove edges and rich shorebird activity — excellent for sunrises and dramatic sunsets, long reflections and minimalist seascapes. Best at golden hour or low tide for exposed sand textures and tidal pools. Easily reached from Gulf Blvd with public parking nearby; bring wind protection and weather-aware gear. Weekday mornings are quieter; no special entry permits required.
Shallow Gulf waters off St. Pete Beach ideal for close-up marine life, colorful reef fish and reflective seascapes during swim tours. Best visited at calm, clear-morning hours for underwater clarity; golden hour at shore for silhouettes and warm tones. Tours require booking; arrive by car (street and beach lot parking nearby). Weekends are busiest. Respect wildlife—no touching or feeding.
Wide Gulf-facing beach on St. Pete Beach with powdery white sand, low-rise beachfront buildings, palms and long westward views perfect for sunset composition. Best at golden hour for vibrant skies and silhouettes; weekday evenings and shoulder season (fall/winter) have fewer crowds. Public beach accesses with metered street parking and small paid lots; many nearby eateries and short walks to piers. Accessible ramps at main access points; no special entry fee beyond parking. Expect warm, humid, &
Nicholson Bayou is a narrow tidal inlet and mangrove-lined waterway offering reflective water, exposed mudflats at low tide and abundant shorebirds — ideal for intimate nature and waterscape shots. Visit at golden hour for warm side light and glassy reflections; low tide reveals textures and bird feeding activity. Small neighborhood access, no entry fee; limited curbside parking—be respectful of private property and quiet residential streets. Mild climate—bring sun protection and insect repellen
Small waterfront park on Boca Ciega Bay offering open sky, Gulf-facing sunsets, shoreline foregrounds and pier access — ideal for wide coastal vistas, reflections and silhouette shots. Best at golden hour and after sunset for color; sunrise can work for calmer waters. Free public access and small parking lot; arrive early on weekends. Flat, easy walking and wheelchair-accessible paths; no entry fee.