Ridgecrest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

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 marina in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
Clearwater Beach

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.

Clearwater Beach
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Fort De Soto Park featuring a beach

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.

Fort De Soto Park
Tropicana Field

Tropicana Field

Catch an event at Tropicana Field during your trip to St. Petersburg. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tropicana Field
Salvador Dali Museum featuring night scenes and modern architecture

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.

Salvador Dali Museum

Activities

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

NZ$63
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida

2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida

NZ$60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
The StarLite Majesty Cruise Ship in Clearwater, Florida

StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater

NZ$55
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
The Pirate Ship at John's Pass

Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass

NZ$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
Stunning view of dolphins in St. Petersburg, Florida

Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure

NZ$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure
View of the StarLite Sapphire Yacht on St. Pete Beach

StarLite Sapphire Evening Yacht St. Pete Beach

NZ$55
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
StarLite Sapphire Evening Yacht St. Pete Beach
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Our pick of the best Ridgecrest Hotel Deals

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is NZ$398 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$398
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,216 reviews)
"Had a beautiful view of the beach."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

4 out of 5
333 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is NZ$230 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$230
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This Hilton is conveniently located, the pool was lovely and the staff was nice. The room needed some renovation and the double beds were not of usual Hilton comfort. There were 2 beds of different height and the dresser drawers seemed to be painted over in white. Also, there was no complimentary ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$651 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$651
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,695 reviews)
"Overall the resort was clean and very accommodating! This is my second time staying here and can’t wait to come back."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,493 reviews)
"Clean room and linens. Walking distance to lots of options."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel South Tampa & Suites
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

4 out of 5
4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL
The price is NZ$281 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$281
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,744 reviews)
"The hotel offers very spacious rooms for a good rate. The Publix Supermarket right next to the hotel offered all the items I needed, and there is a nice shopping mall across the street with many food places. I will consider this hotel again when I am in the Tampa region again."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL
The price is NZ$429 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$429
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and tended to every need with a positive attitude. The property was absolutely beautiful and peaceful even though it was so close to the airport. I am booking my next step as soon as possible!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Ridgecrest

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Anona

Travellers like the parks in Anona, and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Anona
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Harbor Bluffs

While Harbor Bluffs may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Belleview Biltmore Golf Club and Indian Rocks Shopping Center.

Harbor Bluffs
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Independence Square

Though Independence Square may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Harbour Water Park and Indian Rocks Shopping Center.

Independence Square
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Sand Key

If you're spending some time in Sand Key, Belleair Beach and Sand Key Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sand Key
Clearwater featuring café scenes

Downtown Clearwater

If you're spending some time in Downtown Clearwater, Coachman Park and Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater Marine Aquarium showing marine life as well as a small group of people

Island Estate

Though Island Estate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina.

Island Estate

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