Beaches Hot Spots Rank High

The beaches are definitely a tourist destination. They're also among the best places in Pinellas.

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater released their Best of awards and many beach locations were in the top five locations to go to.

Here are the different locations that made the list on the beaches.

Boating: Fort De Soto and Shell Key Preserve

Beaches: Fort De Soto, Pass-A-Grille and Sunset Beach

Beach Bars: Caddy's, Woody's Waterfront and Sloppy Joe's

Piers: Fort De Soto's Gulf Pier

Dog Beaches: Fort De Soto and Sand Key

Family Outing: Fort De Soto

Festivals: John Levique Pirate Days at John's Pass

Grouper: Guppy's on the Beach, The Hurricane, Dockside Dave's and the Friendly Fisherman

Historic Places: Fort De Soto

Places to Bike: Fort De Soto

Romantic Excursions: A day at Shell Key

Shopping: John's Pass Village

Spa: Spa Oceana at Don Cesar

Sunsets: The Hurricane and Postcard Inn

Wildlife: Fort De Soto

Check Visit St. Pete/Clearwater for the full listings and let us know how you think they ranked. Anything that should be on the lists?