The St.Pete Pier offers over 500 on-site parking spaces as well as extensive bike parking and access via the Downtown Looper and Central Avenue Trolley. For more information, including directions, rates, and nearby parking options, click here.
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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.
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.
Is there an admission fee? 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. Events are subject to a ticketing fee.
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.
Check out our list below to find out where to park at all of St. Pete/Clearwater's beaches. Except where free parking is mentioned, most beach parking lots are either metered or park-and-pay via automated pay stations.
Petersburg's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, providing gorgeous coastal living at an affordable price. St. Petersburg real estate is a significant factor, with housing prices 11% lower than the national average.
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.
There are a number of commercial parking garages serving North Beach. Garages along The Embarcadero serve a lot of tourist areas such as Pier 39 and Fishermans Wharf and can be quite expensive, especially without validation.
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.
The Saint Petersburg metro area is a bustling region with a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. One of the city's most appealing features is its walkability, and many of those moving to St. Petersburg hone in on areas where they can walk to and from daily conveniences.
The best time to visit St. Petersburg is from March to May, when the weather is comfortably warm and a plethora of outdoor events make the city come alive. You'll find more affordable room rates from June to November, but the threat of hurricanes is imminent and the weather can often be scorching.
One of the most beautiful streets in St. Petersburg, and one of the busiest both day and night, Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt is the central thoroughfare of the Petrograd Side, linking the centre of the city with its northwestern boroughs.
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.
Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates. See our chart of average Gulf water temperatures below.
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.