Tampa Bay Clinches Second Place as a Top Trending Destination in the United States.

St. Petersburg, Florida, shines as Tripadvisor’s second “Best of the Best Destination” in the U.S. for 2024, thanks to its perpetual sunshine, beautiful coastlines, and vibrant outdoor events. Known as the “Sunshine City,” St. Pete offers 361 days of clear skies annually and 244 miles of coastline.

Tripadvisor highlights its attractions, from Ft. De Soto Park to the 37-mile Pinellas Trail and the after-dark nightlife. The rankings are based on destinations receiving outstanding reviews and opinions, with less than 1% of Tripadvisor’s listings earning the prestigious “Best of the Best” award.

Top 5 Best of the Best Destinations 

• #1 Napa, California 
• #2 St. Petersburg, Florida
• #3 Marathon in the Florida Keys
• #4 Brooklyn, New York
• #5 Provincetown, Massachusetts

Explore the full list of winners here.