On-Street ParkingAcross St. Pete, on-street parking is designated as metered, time-limited, by residential permit only, or free (no signage).
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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.
Enter the Sundial Parking Garage via 2nd Street North, just south of 2nd Avenue North and then access the Pier by walking east on 2nd Avenue. Alternatively, the Al Lang Parking Lot entrance is located on 1st Avenue South between Beach and Bayshore Drive. Access the Pier by walking north on Bayshore Drive.
All Aboard the TrolleyHop aboard the Downtown Looper route on one of our trolleys and find your easy way around downtown St. Petersburg. Ride for FREE and connect to all the city's major museums and attractions.
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.
Please pay attention to parking signs. If signs indicate that a permit (B, 2R-U, 3R-B, 3R-D, 4R) is required, no public parking is allowed. Please park in designated pay-by-plate spaces only.
St.Petersburg is a less expensive place to visit than nearby cities such as Clearwater. The average daily cost per person in Clearwater is $241 while the average daily cost per person in St. Petersburg is $163.
Can I reserve parking near St. Pete Beach? To check reservation parking availability near St. Pete Beach, use the ParkMobile app and click the 'reserve' tab or go to https://parkmobile.io/ to confirm.
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.
Stretching from Clearwater Beach south to Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, John's Pass Village, St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille. Take a short ride to one particular beach, shopping area or restaurant.
Back on land, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk also hosts lively events each year, including the popular John's Pass Seafood Festival, which takes place every January, and the Kingfish Tournament, held in the fall. In John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, visitors will find plenty of fun options for lunch or dinner.