There is no charge to enter the Pier District. Most events are free to the public; however, there will be ticketed special events planned throughout the year.
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The Downtown St Pete Looper is a free trolley service that runs 7 days a week with stops at the Sundial parking garage and Pier Entrance every 15 minutes. To find out more on route information and hours of operation, click here.
There are several options for parking in St. Pete, including metered, time-limited, and free on-street parking, public lots and garages, and residential parking. Located in the heart of downtown, Port St.
Clearwater Beach, it depends on what types of activities you want to enjoy as well as the hotel you stay at. In general, Clearwater Beach is more expensive. Due to its laid-back vibe, St. Pete Beach offers more affordable lodging options in the form of motels and 2-3 star hotels versus Clearwater Beach.
Built on 1st Avenue South, the Railroad Pier allowed for steamboats and cargo-freight ships to enter and dock in its 12-feet-deep waters. It was deemed by Demens to be a tourist attraction, later instigating the construction of a bathing pavilion in the two years following its opening.
These days, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is a top St. Pete/Clearwater attraction with more than 100 shops, restaurants and water-related businesses.
Wonderful hard packed sand, easy to walk on and has an excellent length to walk and walk without obstruction. 8 miles is a long way barefoot - not what I'm used to! The beach was gorgeous on this 78 F / 26 C afternoon.
Pete's most prized amenities is its natural beauty, which includes 244 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and intercoastal waterways. There's also a unique downtown waterfront with restaurants and bars and a free Looper Trolley that connects to the city's major attractions.
The best time to visit St. Petersburg is from mid-June to September. Although it's expensive, St. Petersburg's near 24 hours of sunshine and White Nights celebrations during the summer months are not to be missed.
I've been to St Pete Beach twice, both for a week at a time, and had no car and didn't need it. Unless you plan on going to the parks and big shopping malls, it's just a waste of money in my opinion. The shuttle service Super Shuttle is cheap, reliable, clean, and has friendly drivers.
Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach, and all other beaches in Pinellas County. And, last but not least, sleeping overnight is prohibited on all Pinellas County Beaches. That's not too bad, right? Head out to one of the 727 area's awesome beaches and enjoy some fun in the sun soon!