

Petersburg Times has called The Floridian’s Cuban sandwich the best you’ll find in the entire state. We are of course partial to BRGR Kitchen & Bar at Treasure Island Beach Resort, where fun, minimalist modern design meets the tuck-in comfort of a great burger and your favorite pint. You’ll be in the car for less than 15 minutes in any direction before you hit a state park, with the famed beaches and offshore kayaking of Caladesi Island State Park to the north and the heavy concentration of native Florida coral reefs in Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve to the southeast. Petersburg’s Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise gives you the chance to interact with the playful mammals from the back of a boat. Salty Dog Charters offers sports fishing day trips to miles of artificial and natural reefs that teem with tarpon, kingfish, and snapper. For an escape from the hustle and bustle, take the Sunset Beach boardwalk through quiet residential neighborhoods, and discover stretches of dunes where waving sea oats are the only crowds you’ll see. The main strip is lined with shops and restaurants for browsing and dining just a short jaunt from four miles of white sands and sparking blue waters. The entire length of the island can be walked in just over an hour via pedestrian-friendly roads, which offer largely unobstructed views of the ocean along the route. For the wildlife enthusiast and more adventurous sorts, Alligator Attraction at nearby Madeira Beach lets you photograph, feed, and even hold iconic Florida gators that range in size from babies to seven-footers. Treasure Island is prized for the loose, fun environment at places like CJ’s On The Island and Ka’Tiki, where you can belt out karaoke with locals and dance the night away with a frosty drink in hand. Where to stay Treasure Island Beach Resort Authentic Sunshine State Notable for The stunning Sunset Beach Pavilion, stogies and stories at The Cigar Republic, and eight golf courses within five miles. Namesake The famous book of the same name by Robert Louis Stevenson. Petersburg, and Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve. Orientation Between the Gulf of Mexico and Blind Pass, eight miles west of St. The aptly named Treasure Island is home to sparkling beaches, one of the best Cuban sandwiches in Florida, and a classic beachfront bar scene you won’t find anywhere else.
