A closer look at the cities and communities inside Pinellas County — their parks, government offices, populations, and the neighborhoods worth knowing about as you settle in.
St. Petersburg is a vibrant waterfront city on the Gulf side of the Pinellas peninsula, nicknamed the "Sunshine City." It pairs a thriving downtown arts scene — anchored by the Dali Museum and the iconic St. Pete Pier — with walkable historic neighborhoods and award-winning beaches.
Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County, best known for Clearwater Beach — a white-sand barrier-island beach repeatedly ranked among the best in the country — along with Pier 60, the nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 festival, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County, set between Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Once known as the "Citrus City," it was the first town in Florida to adopt a city-manager form of government and is known today for its extensive park system and the historic Heritage Village.
Pinellas Park sits in the center of the Pinellas peninsula within the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro. Founded in 1911 as a farming colony and incorporated in 1914, it grew into a residential suburb after World War II and is known for its community parks and annual festivals such as the Pinellas Pepper Fest.
Dunedin is a small, walkable Gulf Coast city known for its preserved historic downtown, Scottish heritage, and direct access to two of Florida's top-ranked state parks — Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island. The 39-mile Pinellas Trail runs straight through downtown.
Tarpon Springs, on the Gulf Coast in northern Pinellas County, is famous for its historic Greek Sponge Docks, founded in the early 1900s by Greek sponge divers. Long known as the "Sponge Capital of the World," it is home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States.
Seminole is a suburban city on the Pinellas peninsula, incorporated in 1970 as the last municipality in Pinellas County. A quiet, family-friendly community minutes from the Gulf beaches, it is centered on Lake Seminole and the open-air Seminole City Center.
Safety Harbor is a small waterfront city on the northwest shore of Tampa Bay, known for its natural mineral springs and the historic Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. Its walkable, oak-shaded Main Street downtown is full of locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Oldsmar is a small Pinellas County city on the northern shore of Old Tampa Bay, founded in 1916 as a planned community by automobile pioneer Ransom Eli Olds. Today it is a residential and recreational community known for its waterfront parks and historic downtown.
Gulfport is a small waterfront city on Boca Ciega Bay, known for its bohemian, artsy small-town character and its walkable Waterfront Arts District along Beach Boulevard. The eclectic Old Florida community is a hub for artists, musicians, and independent galleries, anchored by the historic 1934 Gulfport Casino Ballroom.
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