It's now home to many theaters, art galleries, and museums. Once a bit down at heel, St Petersburg has enjoyed a real renaissance in the past few years. Not far away are Clearwater and other cities with gay communities, along the coast. And across the bay is its sister city of St Petersburg. On one side is Tampa, which has a long and interesting heritage. The Tampa Bay area is made up of two cities on opposite sides of the bay. From the beautiful sunrises and romantic sunsets to the tropical weather with the occasional awe-inspiring electrical storm to the ever-changing nightlife, there is always something new to discover.
You don't have to look hard to see that the Tampa Bay area has much to offer the gay traveler. See the Visit Tampa Bay, City of St Petersburg, and Florida Health websites for local updates. See the CDC website for details and updates. There are restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Emergency measures in the wake of Covid-19:
