Plan Your Visit ELECTRIC SCOOTERS Average air & water temps St. Pete/Clearwater 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 most consecutive sunny days (768 from February 1967 to March 1969). VISITSPC.COM For your vacation planning, all the information you need is just a few clicks away. Check out our website for hotel recommendations, maps, events, videos, listings for restaurants and tons of ideas for things to do on your next trip to the St. Pete/Clearwater area. Tampa International Airport (TPA): Just 20 miles from award-winning beaches and waterfront resorts, Tampa International Airport is repeatedly rated by passengers as one of the best airports in the country. With dozens of restaurants and shops, the easy-to-navigate terminal was recently renovated 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 WINTER SPRING SUMMER (DEC-FEB) (MAR-MAY) (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) Getting around on land SunRunner: The SunRunner bus is the first of its kind in Tampa Bay – it even has its own traffic lane. The 10.3-mile, 30-stop route is a great way to get from the beach to the ’Burg and connects riders to some of Pinellas County’s most-visited destinations. (A 31st stop will be added in 2024.) The SunRunner offers free Wi-Fi and has charging stations at each seat. The bus runs every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every 30 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Saturday. Download PSTA’s transit app to get started. psta.net. Downtown Looper: The Downtown Looper bus connects major attractions within downtown St. Pete, including USF St. Petersburg, the Dalí Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Beach Drive and more. The free service operates seven days a week. psta.net. Suncoast Beach Trolley: Visitors can explore all the beach towns along Gulf Boulevard, from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach. Exact fare is required. psta.net. Jolley Trolley: The vintage-style Clearwater Jolley Trolley’s beach and coastal routes operate daily 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 clothing, 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. BEST WAY TO GET AROUND JOLLEY TROLLEY, CLEARWATER Getting here St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): Offering low fares, small crowds and connections from over 60 nonstop destinations in the United States, 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. Cross Bay Ferry, St . Pete/Tampa SunRunner, St . Pete Clearwater Ferry, Clearwater Suncoast Beach Trolley (PSTA), St . Pete 18 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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