Fossil Park
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Popular places to visit

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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

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.

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches during your trip to St. Petersburg - Clearwater?

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours

Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass

StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Buffet Cruise

St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
Top hotels in Fossil Park

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
We stayed in the Gulf view villa and it was perfect. We walked right out onto the beach.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Everything was wonderful thank you
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Parking was terrible. Couldn't locate the self parking lot that is apparently within a couple of BLOCKS of the hotel so we had no choice but use the overpriced valet parking. Very nice valet guys, though. Had no idea the hotel is undergoing major renovations so we were walking through construction ...
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Room was older and not as clean as I would typically expect to see for the price. We also had issues with coordinating housekeeping services throughout our stay which left us reusing towels, running low on toilet paper and overflowing garbage bin for much of the week. They finally did clean on our ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

SkyBeach Resort
Location excellent, amenities were good. Hotel room could use a refresh
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Free parking was great, location great, staff great. Event though the overall condition of the rooms could be better, overall my wife and I have no complaints. We enjoyed our 5 night stay. Here's one helpful piece of advice, add more chairs to be able to sit on the balcony.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fossil Park

Historic Old Northeast
If you're spending some time in Historic Old Northeast, Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club and Vinoy Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown St. Petersburg
A noteworthy feature of Downtown St. Petersburg is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tampa Bay and St. Pete's Historic Coliseum.

South Pasadena
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seafood restaurants in South Pasadena. You might want to make time for a stop at Corey Ave or Pasadena Shopping Center.

Causeway Isles
Causeway Isles might not have many top sights, but Sunset Beach and Upham Beach Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Isle of Palms
While there might not be top attractions in Isle of Palms, you can explore the larger area and discover places like John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and St. Petersburg Municipal Beach at Treasure Island.

Paradise Island
While visiting Paradise Island, you might make a stop by sights like Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center and Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis.
