The sun starts its descent at St. Pete Beach. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
St. Pete Beach sits atop the coveted TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice list of the Top 25 Beaches of 2021, based on reviews from millions of visitors from around the world.
The state of play: Only Hawaii surpassed Florida in the number of beaches to make the list.
It doesn't stop there. Tampa Bay claims a full one-fifth of the best beaches on the list:
- Madeira Beach comes in at No. 9.
- Treasure Island Beach ranks No. 16.
- Siesta Beach in Siesta Key hits No. 17.
- Clearwater Beach is No. 18.
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