Our hometown St. Petersburg and our home state of Florida offer an endless list of day-trip adventures, nature shows, sandy beaches, watersports activities, and recreational parks and trails to the resident and visitor alike.
St. Petersburg is one of ‘The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S.’ according to Outside magazine
Whether it’s by foot, bike or kayak, Eckerd College is at the center of it all.
We’re nestled between St. Pete Beach—one of America’s top 25 beaches—and downtown St. Petersburg, an arts, cultural and entertainment destination!
As the New York Times puts it, St. Petersburg is “a cultural oasis with pristine beaches, warm weather and plenty of character” with trendy restaurants, outdoor festivals, concerts, restaurants, major league sports, theaters, galleries and museums like Salvador Dalí Museum—home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Dalí.
St. Petersburg is #2 in Florida for tech jobs according to FinanceBuzz
There’s something happening in St. Petersburg according to Forbes
St. Petersburg is #1 in Florida for work/life balance
Students ride free on the rapid, all-electric bus lines that leave campus every 15 minutes for downtown St. Petersburg and Gulf beaches.
Banner photo (top) courtesy Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
"My scholarship has broadened my ability to create opportunities for myself. Eckerd offers a community of welcoming individuals who embrace unique perspectives—something that I admire. Access to the beach and a blooming natural environment nurtures my artistic and creative abilities, and I am more than grateful."
Mikhail Whyte '26
Major: Economics
Hometown: Largo, FL
