Pinellas County Cities
Pinellas County is located on the west coast of Florida, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the east. Known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene, and diverse communities, Pinellas County is a popular destination for both tourists and residents. The county is home to a mix of urban, suburban, and coastal communities, offering a wide range of amenities, recreational activities, and cultural attractions. With a population of nearly one million people, Pinellas County features a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty.
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida. With a population of approximately 260,000, it is the fourth most populous city in the state of Florida.
Known for its sandy white beaches, abundant sunshine, and first-class sailing, St. Petersburg has recently emerged as a top destination for the arts and hosts numerous activities. More than 900 events bring over 10 million people each year to the Sunshine City for yacht races, triathlons, baseball, basketball, soccer, cycling, festivals, cultural exhibits, music, and more.
St. Pete Beach
As Pinellas County’s largest beach city, St. Pete Beach is famously tourist-driven and pricey but maintains an unpretentious, laid-back attitude with a consistently great entertainment lineup.
Tierra Verde
The partially manmade island of Tierra Verde, formerly barren but becoming increasingly lush, is home to an unincorporated community of affluent residents.
Madeira Beach
Originally a quaint fishing town, Madeira Beach has developed into a city of expensive homes and condos that still revolves around the commercial grouper fishing industry. Tourism is also significant, with the population easily tripling on weekends.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island, a city comprising five distinct communities, embodies tranquility and beauty with a 9-hole golf course, a downtown area, and an active live entertainment scene.
Redington Beaches
“The Redingtons,” a region of upscale houses, condos, and wealthy beach enthusiasts of all ages, consist of three quiet towns: Redington Beach (a residential district of single-family homes), North Redington Beach (known for its particularly large homes and the gulf-front Tides Beach Club), and Redington Shores (a friendly, diverse area of tourism and commerce).
Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach
With half of its housing seasonal or recreational, the beautiful, tiny town of Indian Shores faces constant development. The much larger city of Indian Rocks Beach contains many single-family houses, apartments, and cottages and harbors a strong sense of community and local pride. Oak-tree-studded Indian Rocks Beach also features multiple parks and a nature preserve.
Gulfport
Gulfport, a diverse city rich in waterside views, amenities, and a sense of community, showcases large, oak-covered properties and quaint bungalows alongside its parks, library, theater, and casino.
South Pasadena
South Pasadena is a dense one-square-mile cluster of high-rise condos, primarily housing retirees (with a median age of 70.6), and offers beautiful views with utmost convenience—virtually all services are within walking distance.
Northwest St. Petersburg
Northwest of St. Petersburg are the unincorporated areas of West and East Lealman (approximately 5 square miles), the tiny town of Kenneth City (less than 1 square mile), the city of Pinellas Park (15 square miles), and the city of Seminole (3 square miles).
Pinellas Park
Once a global floral supplier, Pinellas Park today holds much of Tampa Bay-area industry while offering everything from undeveloped land to new businesses, youth sports complexes, and million-dollar homes. Pinellas Park hosts many popular community festivals and events, such as the “Festival in the Park” in March.
Seminole
Though Seminole technically covers only 3 square miles, many residents of surrounding areas claim it as well, making it appear larger than it is. A quiet, close-knit, family-friendly suburban community, Seminole has good schools, strongly supported youth athletics, shopping, parks, and Lake Seminole. Nearly half of the Seminole population is over age 65.