Planning your visit VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM For your vacation planning, all the information you need is just a few clicks away. Check out our website for hotel rates and availability, maps, events, videos, listings for restaurants and tons of ideas for things to do on your next trip to the St. Pete/Clearwater area. And don't forget to sign up for our free monthly email newsletter to stay current on events, special deals and trip ideas. PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY • PSTA is the public transit provider for the St. Pete/Clearwater area, including the beaches and Route 300X Airport Express from Tampa International Airport. psta.net THE CROSS-BAY FERRY • The high-speed ferry connects downtown St. Pete to downtown Tampa by way of a 50-minute scenic cruise across the calm waters of Tampa Bay. The ferry operates Wednes-days through Sundays from November until April. thecrossbayferry.com BRING YOUR OWN BOAT • Boaters can sail or motor into a number of marinas, or rent boats to tour the shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway. VisitSPC.com/Boating BARRIER ISLAND TRANSPORT ENTERTAINMENT • BITE serves residents and visitors from St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach and downtown St. Pete with a fleet of open-air trolleys. The oak-lined vehicles are steered by local drivers who point out landmarks and attractions, share fun facts and offer suggestions for places to dine, shop or visit along the beach and downtown communities. bitetrolley.com JOLLEY TROLLEY • The vintage Clearwater Jolley Trolley operates daily on Clearwater Beach and neighboring beach communities from Sand Key to Tarpon Springs.clearwaterjolleytrolley.com SUNCOAST BEACH TROLLEY • Visitors can explore all the beach towns along Gulf Boulevard from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach with this connector that also has routes to downtown St. Pete. Exact fare is required. psta.net TROLLEY PUB • Want to make a party out of getting around? The Trolley Pub is a BYOB, pedal-powered, pub-crawling trolley for up to 14 people. It’s not only a fun mode of transportation, but a great way to experience many of the craft beer breweries throughout downtown St. Pete. COAST BIKE SHARE • Explore downtown St. Pete on a bike (including a new fleet of electric bikes) from one of Coast Bike Share’s dozens of stations. You can rent from one station and return to any other. It’s a great way to cruise along the city’s waterfront or view the vast display of murals throughout downtown. coastbikeshare.com DOWNTOWN LOOPER • The Downtown Looper and eLooper electric buses connect major attractions within downtown St. Pete. The free service operates seven days a week. psta.net ELECTRIC SCOOTERS • St. Pete has added popular electric scooter rentals to its transportation options. Visitors can download phone apps to find Razor scooters with a seat or standing models from Veo from hundreds of corrals around the city. Riders are charged by the minute and asked to ride on bike lanes and not sidewalks. razor.com and veoride.com BICYCLES FOR ONE OR MORE • Bike rentals are available throughout the area. Visitors can rent cruiser bikes, for two to six riders, or a low-to-the-ground chopper bike. wheelfunrentals.com RIDE SHARING • Uber and Lyft are offered throughout the region. Get the apps and connect with a ride in minutes. uber.com and lyft.com GETTING HERE ST. PETE-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PIE) • Offering low fares, small crowds and connections from 60 nonstop destinations in the United States and Canada, this conveniently located airport lands passengers close to area beaches and hotels. Parking and transportation services are particularly easy to access at PIE. 14700 Terminal Blvd., Clearwater, 727-453-7800, fly2pie.com TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (TPA) • Less than an hour from award-winning beaches and waterfront resorts, Tampa International is repeatedly rated by passengers as one of the best airports in the country. With five parking options, 34 restaurants and 45 shops, the easy-to-navigate terminal was recently renovated as part of a massive master plan expansion that included express curbside lanes for passengers flying on one of the 20-plus airlines operating from the airport. 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, 813-870-8700, tampaairport.com GETTING PACKED Sunscreen is a must no matter what time of year you visit. UV-protective sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats are also good ideas. And don’t forget bathing suits. Shorts and sandals, or resort casual, are the standard dress codes. Cooler breezes in the winter, especially on evening beach strolls, might require a light sweater or jacket as well as long pants. WEATHER St. Pete temperatures are moderated by the surrounding waters, keeping summer averages in the high 80s and winters rarely below 60 degrees. Familiarly known as the Sunshine City, St. Pete holds a Guinness World Records title for the longest number of sunny days (768 from February 1967 to March 1969). AVERAGE AIR & WATER TEMPS WINTER (DEC-FEB) GETTING AROUND CLEARWATER FERRY • Visit Clearwater Beach using this water taxi. Free parking is available, and the taxi stops at North Beach and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The ferry operates seasonally, and reservations are required. clearwaterferry.com SPRING (MAR-MAY) SUMMER (JUN-AUG) FALL (SEP-NOV) ▲ 70°F /21°C ▲ 80°F /27°C ▲ 90°F /32°C ▲ 83°F /28°C ▼ 55°F /13°C ▼ 65°F /18°C ▼ 76°F /24°C ▼ 70°F /21°C 63°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C) 85°F (29°C) 77°F (25°C) 18 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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