Florida is a beautiful state no matter what time of the year which makes it a perfect place to propose. The Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area has a rich history and many romantic locations. If you are looking for Tampa proposal locations or St. Petersburg proposal locations this article will detail the best local recommendations. The beaches are beautiful with white sandy shores, the cities have unique architecture and the gardens are stunning with luscious greenery. Here are some of our favorite proposal locations within the Tampa/St. Petersburg area brought to you by our exclusive Tampa proposal photographer Amber McWhorter.
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TAMPA PROPOSAL LOCATIONS / ST. PETERSBURG PROPOSAL LOCATIONS #1 – Sand Key Beach
Sand Key Beach is among one of the most beautiful Tampa Bay area beaches. It is just south of Clearwater Beach, lining up to the Gulf of Mexico. The water is beautiful, the sand is white, and the sunsets are breath-taking. Sand Key Beach
TAMPA PROPOSAL LOCATIONS / ST. PETERSBURG PROPOSAL LOCATIONS #2 – Fort DeSoto Park
Fort Desoto Park, named for Spanish Explorer Hernando de Soto, was completely built up by 1906. It has a foundation that was constructed using shell, stone, and concrete. The Fort and it’s surround buildings are not only an amazing part of history, but beautiful architectural background for a proposal. Fort DeSoto Park
TAMPA PROPOSAL LOCATIONS / ST. PETERSBURG PROPOSAL LOCATIONS #3 – Fort DeSoto North Beach
On the north end of Fort DeSoto Park is Fort DeSoto North beach. This location is perfect no matter what the time year. In the winters, it is still warm enough to enjoy the beach and looks like a winter wonderland with white sand and barren trees. In the summer, North Beach is just as stunning with beautiful warm sunsets and drift wood all around. Fort DeSoto North Beach
North Straub Park is a perfect location for a proposal. There are numerous ideal proposal locations in such a small area. Right off of Beach Avenue in Saint Petersburg, Florida, the park has large banyan trees throughout the park with winding walk ways through the lush greenery. Right across the street you have the bay and the Marina. On Beach Avenue, there are plenty of local restaurants and bars to celebrate your engagement afterwards. North Straub Park
Redington has some of the most beautiful beaches that are more secluded than the infamous Clearwater Beach, making it one of the top locations for a proposal. Redington Long Pier provides a more unique proposal location than a more regular Florida beach. It gives a unique beach proposal element of incorporating a gorgeous pier that has been there since 1962. Redington Long Pier
TAMPA PROPOSAL LOCATIONS / ST. PETERSBURG PROPOSAL LOCATIONS #6 – Largo Botanical Garden
Florida has warm temperatures throughout the year, our gardens stay luscious and green making Largo Botanical Gardens a stunning place for a proposal. Every corner you turn, there are Florida native flowers, trees, shrubs, and vines. There is no wrong place to ask your loved one to marry you here. Largo Botanical Garden
TAMPA PROPOSAL LOCATIONS / ST. PETERSBURG PROPOSAL LOCATIONS #7 – Philippe Park
Looking for a lovely park with amazing trees and greenery? Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, FL. is the best spot for an intimate proposal. The enormous and beautiful oak tree by the historical mound is just one of many places in Philippe Park that would be an ideal proposal spot. Phillipe Park
We wish you the best of luck in your Tampa/St. Petersburg proposal. We hope you and your future fiancée have a lifetime of happiness together.
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