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Gulfport

Waterfront arts town on Boca Ciega Bay with Beach Boulevard galleries, a historic casino and a marina

Gulfport is a small independent city in Pinellas County on Boca Ciega Bay, bordering St. Petersburg and South Pasadena.

The town is known for its arts scene, with a twice-monthly Art Walk along the Beach Boulevard waterfront and locally owned shops outnumbering chains.

GulfportUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Beach Boulevard art walk
  • Historic Casino Ballroom
  • Boca Ciega Bay sunsets
  • Independent local shops
  • Clam Bayou paddling

Good for

  • Art strolls
  • Sunset by the water
  • Kayaking
  • Small-town days

Landmarks

  • Gulfport Casino Ballroom
  • Gulfport Beach
  • Williams Pier
  • Gulfport Municipal Marina
  • Clam Bayou Nature Park
  • Catherine A. Hickman Theater

Getting there

Gulfport sits just southwest of St. Petersburg on the mainland shore of Boca Ciega Bay, reached by city streets from St. Petersburg and South Pasadena. The compact center, from Beach Boulevard to the waterfront, is walkable.

Where to eat, drink and play in Gulfport

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