Downtown St Petersburg, Florida, United States
4.5 (492 reviews) Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #12 in St. Petersburg Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Piers & Boardwalks
Paradise Found
I really love the look and feel of downtown St Petersburg. I’m not sure what it is, maybe its the architecture or the salt sea air, but it’s definitely got a Mediterranean flavor to it: sort of a mix between between Nice and Monica but on a smaller scale. People were out and about early enjoying coffee and a croissant at the sidewalk cafe’s much like they do in the south of France. Others were strolling along the harbor or sitting under the banyan tree soaking up the sun. And lets not forget the swish boutiques where one can easily part with ones hard earned money. I haven't even started on the Dali or Chihuly Museum or the free Downtown Looper Trolley that takes you there, Dang but I want to move here.
Address
Central Avenue and 2nd Street, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Website
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-St-Petersburg-Historic-District/113211702022366
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 4:34
User Ratings
4.5 based on (492 reviews)
Reviews
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5Chloe T 5:00 PM May 21, 2021
Entertaining, Lovely, Easy City to Visit
So here is what I love about Downtown St. Petersburg,it is very easy to park in a variety of public parking buildings, that at $8 per day ($3 on Saturday when the Farmer's Market is going on) I thought was very reasonable. Then, once I parked, I could easily walk to an extensive variety of restaurants, waterfront parks, museums, fine art galleries, shops and the river walk which is a beautiful place to get in some extra steps. Having visited many good sized cities where just finding a parking place is a nightmare, I have really appreciated St. Petersburg and how easy it is to visit. It's a beautiful city and well worth spending a day just walking around. The downtown area is just off the bay, so great breezes help keep down the heat. Favorite museum so far is the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, favorite restaurant, Mio's. For those who just can't stand paying for parking, there were street slots, but apparently the folks who live here know where they are! As a Senior Solo Female traveler I felt very safe.
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4DiverM 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2022
Fun place to explore
We enjoyed walking around and dining. The water is nearby and there are some historic buildings. The are a lot of restaurants and bars. The parking was reasonable for us. We stayed in a garage near Datz and it was 1 hour free and $1 per hour after the first hour.
