South Highpoint, Florida
South Highpoint is a community of 4,174 people in Pinellas County, Florida.
Why visit South Highpoint
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bayside Bridge, Schiller International University, Armed Forces History Museum and U.S. Coast Guard Grumman HU-16E Albatross.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in South Highpoint
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Highpoint
South Highpoint is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Highpoint had a population of 5,018.
From the Wikipedia article South Highpoint, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Schiller International University
School · 3.1 mi
For profit private American university
Museums and landmarks2
Armed Forces History Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
Museum in United States of America
U.S. Coast Guard Grumman HU-16E Albatross
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Clearwater Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
13940 Icot Boulevard
Restaurants and cafes31
Country Pizza Italian Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.2 mi
14820 US-19, Largo
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Kitsune Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
2659 Roosevelt Boulevard
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:45; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:45
Mugs Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
13563 Icot Boulevard
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
New China Beach
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
6170 Ulmerton Road
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 14:00-21:00
The Crooked Cue
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
14100 US 19, Largo
12:00-03:00
Gunslingers Saloon
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
13563 Icot Boulevard, Largo
Mo-Su 11:00-03:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
2600 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater
19 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Residence Inn Saint Petersburg Clearwater (Permanently closed)
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
5050 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater
WoodSpring Suites Clearwater
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
15672 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater
TownePlace Suites Saint Petersburg Clearwater (Permanently Closed)
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Clearwater Central Catholic High School
School · Catholic · 1.4 mi
2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
School · 5.6 mi
1660 Palmetto St, Clearwater
Healthcare3
Passport Health Clearwater Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
13575 58th Street North, Clearwater
Map of South Highpoint
113 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 55°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 59°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 64°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 87°F | 70°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 8.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 9.7 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.8 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 6.4 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 61°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 56°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Petersburg Intl Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pinellas County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Feather Sound 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Pinellas Park 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Largo 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Bardmoor 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Clearwater 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Ridgecrest 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Lealman 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Safety Harbor 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Seminole 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- West Lealman 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BaysideBridge, AbeEzekowitz at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
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