Frequently Asked Questions

800 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 PM

Tampa Bay Watch: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Gator Jim’s Bait and Tackle: Sunday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Pier Restaurant Hours: See a list of restaurants.

Please note that while the St. Pete Pier™ property closes at 11:00 PM, Pier Teaki remains open until midnight Sunday–Thursday and 2:00 AM Friday–Saturday.

Pier Gear and Gifts: Sunday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Museum of History: Sunday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Marketplace Hours: Friday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours are subject to change seasonally

Glazer Family Playground: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Majeed Foundation Splash Pad: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

There is no charge to enter the Pier District. Most events are free to the public; however, ticketed special events will be held throughout the year. Events are subject to a ticketing fee.

Yes, we have security 24/7.

Yes, please contact security at (703) 863-1794.

The St. Pete Pier offers a variety of dining options throughout the Pier District:

• Teak is a waterfront restaurant at the Pier Head serving a Florida-inspired menu with panoramic views of Tampa Bay.
• Pier Teaki is a rooftop bar offering tropical cocktails, shareable plates, and sweeping waterfront views.
• Driftwood Café is a casual café located beneath Teak, serving coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches, and light bites.
• Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is a waterfront restaurant known for seafood, Caribbean-inspired flavors, and its connection to the Doc Ford novel series by Randy Wayne White.
• Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro features indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the marina and serves seafood, steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and weekend brunch.
• Spa Beach Bistro is a quick-service dining option near Spa Beach offering grab-and-go food and refreshments.
• Perry’s Porch is a waterfront café inspired by St. Petersburg’s history, serving coffee, breakfast, lunch, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Fishing is ONLY permitted on the Fishing Deck located to the east of the Pier Point building. Gator Jim’s Tackle is also available at the location for any angler’s needs. Fishing hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. Hours of operation are subject to change.

*City Code 7-5

The St. Pete Pier™ is pet-friendly, and there are pet bag dispensers throughout the Pier District. All pets in the park must be on a leash (six (6) feet or less) under the control of the owner or handler. For more information on service animals, visit: http://www.stpete.org/community/CAPI/ 

Dogs are not allowed on the Majeed Foundation Splash Pad or on Spa Beach.

For information regarding the Mayor’s Pet-Friendly Business Program, visit: https://www.stpete.org/city_initiatives/st_pete_paws.php 

*City Code Chapter 4

We have a limited number of boat slips for short-term tie-ups at the Pier! Docking is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Learn more about our boat slips by visiting: https://stpetepier.org/getting-here-parking/arriving-by-boat/ 

Pedestrian paths have been provided to allow visitors to explore all the various attractions within the Pier District.

Additionally, the tram system provides three (3) trams and four (4) tram stops located throughout the Pier District.

Each tram can carry up to 46 passengers, and each has accommodations for wheelchair users and walkers. Trams may be augmented by smaller all-electric eco-shuttles, which also accommodate wheelchair users.

Tram/Shuttle operating hours:
Sunday-Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Special events may impact these operational hours.

Up to 10 minutes

There are no wheelchair rentals at this time.

There are no stroller rentals at this time.

Yes, alcohol is permitted if it is in a Pier-approved cup, which will be provided by the restaurants and cafes within the Pier District. It is not permissible for alcohol to be brought onto the Pier for personal consumption.

There are two (2) parking lots, as well as on-street metered parking, located on the Pier along Pier Drive. Payment can be made at the Pay Stations within the parking lots, at meters for on- street parking, or via the Park Mobile app. Outside the Pier complex, metered street parking is available, as are several downtown parking garages and lots within walking distance of the Pier. Fees at these facilities vary. For more information, visit the City of St. Petersburg’s parking page.

The Downtown 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 about route information and hours of operation, click here.

Paying in the Dolphin and Pelican parking lots will be through the Pay Stations located throughout the lots, designated by signs above the machines that say: Parking by License Plate Pay Here. Visitors enter their license plate and can pay either by credit card or cash.

ParkMobile will also be accepted by selecting Zone 2015 in the ParkMobile App on a smartphone. Enforcement hours are 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Weekday Rates

12:00 AM Monday through 5:00 PM Friday

• First 4 hours = $2/hr
• 5th hour = $3
• 6th hour = $4/hr
• Parking in lots is limited to 6 hours or less
• 6 hours cost $15

Weekend Rates

5:00 PM Friday through 11:59 PM Sunday

• First 4 hours = $2.50/hr
• 5th hour = $3.50
• 6th hour = $4.50/hr
• Parking in lots is limited to 6 hours or less
• 6 hours cost $18

On-Street Meters: Payment can be made with cash or a credit card at the meter or with the Parkmobile App.

• First 3 hours = $2.50/hr
• 4th hour = $5
• Parking is limited to 4 hours in these locations
• 4 hours of parking cost $12.50
• 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 days per week

Motorcycle parking is available along Pier Drive in designated motorcycle spaces or, if full, in the Dolphin and Pelican Lots at the rates stated above.

Monthly parking is not available at the Pier parking lots. Monthly parking and daily parking in excess of 6 hours are available at the Sundial Parking Garage – enter on 2nd Street North near 2nd Avenue North.

Overnight parking is not permitted in the Pier District.

Yes, there are six (6) charging stations located in the Pelican Parking Lot. There is no fee for charging, but users pay the normal parking rate and must comply with all parking regulations (e.g., no overnight parking). The Shell Recharge (previously Greenlots) App is required.

The St. Pete Pier™ is bicycle-friendly. Bike racks are available for personal bicycles. Bicycles must obey all posted speed limits, which is 5 mph on the Pier. Electric bicycles are not permitted.

No electric scooters or motorized recreational vehicles, including electric scooters or bicycles, are allowed on the Pier District and pedestrian walkways. They will be limited to Pier Drive only. City Code 26 – 404

No skateboards or longboards are allowed on the Pier District and pedestrian walkways.

Contact Pier Operations – Tyler Spencer, Facilities Assistant at Tyler.spencer@stpete.org.

Contact Pier Operations and Businesses directly. For more information, click here.

Yes, the Downtown Looper is free and stops at Bayshore Drive and 2nd Avenue NE, right at the entrance to the Pier District. PSTA operates the Central Avenue Trolley, which has a stop on Bayshore Drive just south of 2nd Avenue. Schedule info here: https://loopertrolley.com/schedules 

The SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit also provides convenient access to the Pier. The closest stop to the Pier is 5th Street N (Stop #1111). Once you get off at that stop, continue down 1st Ave N towards the water. You’ll pass Jannus Live on the right and Starbucks on the left. Once you hit South Straub Park, you’ll see the entrance to the Pier ahead.

Yes, the trash cans throughout the property for guests have designated recycling containers.

Yes, please contact SP+ management at (727) 244-6189

There are multiple dining venues throughout the Pier District; please contact them directly for reservations. A picnic lunch or “grab and go” lunch at Spa Beach Bistro may be preferred.

For groups of 50 people or less, they are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be rented. If the group is 50 or more people, contact Pier Management for Use Agreement terms and pricing. 

The Spa Beach Park Pavilion may be reserved in advance. Please contact Pier Management for availability.

Office: (727) 893-7248 Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM / Monday – Friday

Tyler Spencer, Facilities Assistant: Tyler.spencer@stpete.org.

Juniper Rodriguez: (727) 893-7262

Have an event-related question? You can reach our events team by calling (813) 464-1657 or by filling out the form below.