ST. PETE BEACH â This beach city can claim some bragging rights after not only being voted the No. 1 beach destination in the United States by travelers using Tripadvisor, but also their fifth-most favorite beach in the world.
âNow the secret is out. Weâve always known we have the best beach, but now everyone else knows it,â said Mayor Al Johnson at a Feb. 23 ceremony on the beach, where the city received its Tripadvisor trophy in the shape of a surfboard. âItâs a great recognition for us, of course. We owe it all to the fact that we have such a wonderful place to visit, incredibly maintained by our city staff and all the directors of the different departments.â