Major city · United States
Seminole, Florida
Half a day to one night: a quiet Pinellas County base with a good Chinese restaurant and easy bus access to St. Pete Beach and Clearwater.
Seminole is a small residential city in west-central Pinellas County, settled in the 1840s but not incorporated until 1970. It has no major sights of its own but works as a low-key base for exploring the beaches and towns of the Tampa Bay area. Most travellers pass through on the way to St. Pete Beach or Clearwater.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season)
- Airports
- TPA · PIE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Seminole, Florida911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Seminole, Florida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySeminole is a safe, quiet suburb.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTPA Tampa International Airport (About 25 min by car; PSTA bus routes connect via St.
- Getting aroundPSTA buses cover Seminole and connect to St.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi$12–18
- Metro or bus ridePSTA bus ride$2.25 (check)
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TPA Tampa International Airport (About 25 min by car; PSTA bus routes connect via St. Petersburg.) · PIE St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (About 15 min by car; limited PSTA service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Seminole, Florida: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
PSTA buses cover Seminole and connect to St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the beaches. A car is more practical for day trips. Taxis and rideshare available.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30–40 min
PSTA bus 58 or car, about 20 min
White sand beach and beachfront bars.
Door to door: 35–45 min
PSTA bus 52 or car, about 25 min
Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Pier 60.
Door to door: 40–50 min
PSTA bus 58 or car, about 30 min
Museums, the Dali Museum, and downtown dining.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Park Boulevard corridor
Hotels and motels along Park Blvd; car or bus needed for beaches.
Near the PSTA Seminole Mall terminal
Budget motels within walking distance of bus stops.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| PSTA day pass2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Car rental per day (economy)1 × US$45 · check | US$45 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$251 per person per day, bed included | US$501 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Lunch at Zom Hee | $10–15 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–7 |
| PSTA bus ride | $2.25 (check) |
| 5 km taxi | $12–18 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hurricane season Jun–Nov: check forecasts and have a plan.
- Bus service is infrequent on Sundays and holidays.
- No major attractions in town: plan to drive or bus to the coast.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TPA → Seminole, taxi: about $35–50, 25 min
- PSTA bus from St. Pete Beach: $2.25, about 30 min (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Seminole, Florida. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified hours for Zom Hee and other restaurants.
- PSTA route schedules and stop locations.
- Hurricane evacuation zone map and shelter list.
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