Title: Ridgecrest Travel Guide: Best of Ridgecrest, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ridgecrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Ridgecrest-Hotels.d944355395000999936.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to St. Petersburg - Clearwater](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-St-Petersburg-Clearwater.d178310.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in St. Petersburg - Clearwater](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-St-Petersburg-Clearwater.d178310.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ridgecrest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ridgecrest.d944355395000999936.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ridgecrest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ridgecrest.d944355395000999936.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ridgecrest Travel Guide ## St. Petersburg - Clearwater ## Visit Ridgecrest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [St. Petersburg - Clearwater travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg---Clearwater.dx178310) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Florida. Madeira Beach Florida. Gulf of Mexico or ocean beach, Hotels and Resorts. John's Pass Village and Boardwalk. Turquoise color of salt water. American shore. Summer or Autumn vacation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162658/626ce7e8-3da2-4f56-9ed1-b12b8c444765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John's Pass Village & Boardwalk When you visit John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, a popular shopping spot in Madeira Beach, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johns-Pass-Village-Boardwalk-St-Petersburg-Clearwater.d6162658.Attraction) ![Florida. St Pete Beach FL. Summer vacations. Ocean beach, Hotels and Resorts in US. Blue-turquoise color of salt water. American Coast or shore line in Gulf of Mexico. St Petersburg Clearwater Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496951/52a9c5a0-815d-4f9b-845c-c7ea1392e011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches Why not spend a lazy afternoon at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches during your trip to St. Petersburg - Clearwater? [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Beaches-Florida.d553248635976496951.Attraction) ![View of Clearwater beach with umbrellas and chairs. Florida, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983990696/4296197d-d1f7-4dd2-b77b-a27b1e0df013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clearwater Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clearwater Beach during your trip to Clearwater Beach? Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Beach-St-Petersburg-Clearwater.d553248635983990696.Attraction) ![Vinoy Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277206/37db7f34-be51-4a8f-ab71-befdb84dceb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vinoy Park While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vinoy-Park-Historic-Old-Northeast.d6277206.Attraction) ![Fort De Soto Park featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047182/1407184b-a8e4-4dea-b73a-8ae4c4825f9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort De Soto Park Admire the vestiges of the fortress, bring your kids to the pirate ship playground and relax on the beaches of this archipelago. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-De-Soto-Park-St-Petersburg-Clearwater.d6047182.Attraction) ![Salvador Dali Museum featuring night scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503027/611c0705-3b7e-4d64-b985-73f9fc39620e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salvador Dali Museum Browse the surrealistic masterpieces of a world-famous Spanish painter in a remarkable building that perfectly suits the style of the art exhibits. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salvador-Dali-Museum-Downtown-St-Petersburg.d503027.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Tropics Boat at Sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343868/8586728a-5afb-4de8-9fb4-c255024557a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours £28 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-celebration-cruise-on-tropics-boat-tours.a1343868.activity-details) ![Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1933548/3011b2fc-8304-4433-8cd5-4f51de89816a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach £27 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/little-toot-dolphin-adventure-at-clearwater-beach.a1933548.activity-details) ![The Pirate Ship at John's Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/875239/bbe900e2-3a6a-4b71-bc6f-8e5230834052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pirate-adventure-cruise-johns-pass.a875239.activity-details) ![Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard's Marina in John's Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5136964/55d1c1b0-7913-4743-a753-04285583686b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard's Marina in John's Pass £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-watching-nature-cruise-and-eco-tour-from-hubbards-marina-in-johns-pass.a5136964.activity-details) ![Madeira Beach: Guided Dolphin Watching Eco-Friendly Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47932659/e9680e49-8f98-4b20-90ff-5402593f3e0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madeira Beach: Guided Dolphin Watching Eco-Friendly Cruise £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madeira-beach-guided-dolphin-watching-eco-friendly-cruise.a47932659.activity-details) ![Tiki Boat - St. Pete Pier - The Only Authentic Floating Tiki Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4589689/db5cfc67-f7d6-47f0-8555-f297bbfd0a3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tiki Boat - St. Pete Pier - The Only Authentic Floating Tiki Bar £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tiki-boat-st-pete-pier-the-only-authentic-floating-tiki-bar.a4589689.activity-details) [See all activities in St. Petersburg - Clearwater](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-St-Petersburg-Clearwater.d178310.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ridgecrest ![Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15920000/15914400/15914352/3e998290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach 100 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach FL £250 20 Jan - 21 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,983 reviews) front desk staff were great Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=15914352&PinnedHotelID=15914352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944355395000999936) ![Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28100/28023/da46d3f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa 400 Mandalay Ave Clearwater Beach FL £181 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (2,399 reviews) Location to the beach and restaurants was perfect. The property, rooms are ok. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=28023&PinnedHotelID=28023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944355395000999936) ![Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27400/27302/cfa6c456_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South 1200 N Westshore Blvd Tampa FL £69 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 6.2/10 (3,791 reviews) Very good and fridge. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=27302&PinnedHotelID=27302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944355395000999936) ![RumFish Beach at TradeWinds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8544/37eb40ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RumFish Beach at TradeWinds 6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL £203 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,584 reviews) The hot tub on one side of the property was much warmer than the other side. The property as a whole was in a good location, easy access to the beach and restaurants. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=8544&PinnedHotelID=8544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944355395000999936) ![Island Grand at TradeWinds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1914/6ca26be4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Island Grand at TradeWinds 5500 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL £224 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) We had a nice stay! The room was cleaned daily however, supplies other than towels were never refilled (no coffee supplies or hand towels for the kitchenette area). The staff was very nice, helpful! The resort, in general, is beautiful! Unfortunately, there were many renovations going on that seemed ... Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=1914&PinnedHotelID=1914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944355395000999936) ![Hotel South Tampa & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21700/21685/ebc5e46f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel South Tampa & Suites 3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL £78 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,638 reviews) The room was immaculately clean and spectacularly updated. The staff was the tremendous. Best of all, it was an astonishing value. We will be back. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=21685&PinnedHotelID=21685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944355395000999936) [See all 14,669 properties in Ridgecrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=944355395000999936) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Anona.dx74083) ![Key lime pie.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8188/0274dc35-891b-4779-8895-da63299ae60c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Independence Square While visiting Independence Square, you might make a stop by sights like St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Independence-Square.dx553248635976469514) ![Beautiful morning rainbow over the gulf on Sand Key Beach located in Clearwater, FL. In the evening, the spectacular sunsets are a perfect way to end the day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6033/b41a9954-2466-4f15-ad11-ddab1a91aa1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sand Key 5/5(4 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Sand Key, Belleair Beach and Sand Key Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Sand-Key.dx553248635976482162) ![Beach Walk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6033/ab926741-9458-45f9-9bd8-ba050eaf984f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Clearwater If you're spending some time in Downtown Clearwater, Coachman Park and Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Downtown-Clearwater.dx939284294524882944) ![Jack Russell Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277336/d1cb6fac-5090-4816-b332-c5e0eff6ddb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Greenwood Though North Greenwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jack Russell Stadium and Coachman Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-North-Greenwood.dx944543942278516736) ![Clearwater Marine Aquarium which includes marine life as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159672/74d9dffa-67c6-4ad3-8553-83be65eee5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Island Estate Though Island Estate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina. 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