Beach Parking
The sun is bright. The breeze is balmy. The beach is calling. If you’re not staying at a beach hotel, you might ask: where should I park? Here are your best options.
Clearwater Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area. Be sure to come early to find parking, or take the trolley or ferry.
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 or app. Many of the larger beachfront hotels offer day parking for a fee - usually a flat rate that costs more than public parking (but sometimes it’s worth it for the convenience). A little bit of planning can mean a fun, stress-free beach day. Keep in mind that the early bird gets the parking spot (it’s typically much easier to find parking in the morning than mid-day or in the afternoon).
If you decide you’d rather leave the driving to someone else, try the Suncoast Beach Trolley or the Jolley Trolley... or take the Clearwater Ferry from Clearwater over to the beach.
Please see more details about beach access in our Current Beach Updates & Conditions story.
This story was updated on February 11, 2025
Clearwater Beach Parking
The Beach Walk in Clearwater Beach is a half mile trail with access to one of America's Best Beaches all along the trail.
To avoid parking congestion, find a spot north of the roundabout located at the end of Memorial Causeway. All city-metered parking lots and on-street spaces are enforced every day with varying hours. Meters show hours of enforcement and rates. Pay via pay-by-plate parking kiosks, the ParkMobile app or pay-by-text.
Large Public Parking Lots North of the Roundabout
- Lot 36: 4 Rockaway Street, 145 parking spaces
- Lot 37: 6 Avalon St. (between Avalon and Kendall streets), 53 parking spaces
- Beach Recreation Center (Lot 38): 1 Bay Esplanade, west of Mandalay Avenue, 79 spaces
Large Public Parking Lots South of the Roundabout
- Pier 60 (Lot 31): Southwest of the roundabout, beachside, 70-139 parking spaces (this parking lot is undergoing repairs, so the number of spaces will vary depending on work being done)
- Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort: More than 500 public spaces. Hourly fee with a minimum of three hours.
- Surf Style Parking Garage: 311 S. Gulfview Blvd., 300 public spaces. First hour free; call 954-926-6666, ext. 10545 for rates.
- Lot 32: Corner of Devon and Hamden drives, 65 parking spaces
On-Street Parking
- On-street parking is available throughout Clearwater Beach, both north and south of the roundabout, 389 parking spots.
There are also smaller lots located north and south of the roundabout. See all Clearwater Beach parking options.
Sand Key Park
Sand Key Park Lot: 752 parking spaces close to the beach. Fee charged to park.
Belleair Beach
Morgan Park lot: On the beach across from Morgan Drive, 16 parking spots
Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores are under-the-radar beaches where there's rarely more than a few people.
Indian Rocks Beach Access Park: Beachside just north of 17th Avenue, 80 parking spots
Indian Shores
Tiki Gardens Indian Shores Beach Access Park: 196th Avenue across Gulf Boulevard from the beach, 170 parking spaces
North Redington Beach & Redington Shores
Redington Shores Beach Access Park: Between 181st Avenue West and 182nd Avenue West, across Gulf Boulevard, 170 parking spaces
Madeira Beach & John's Pass Area
Dreamy sunsets, fishing village vibes and Gulf-inspired dining make Madeira Beach a blissful seaside destination.
- Parking Garage: Southwest corner of John’s Pass, 179 Boardwalk Place West, six floors of parking, rarely full
- Central Lot: Near the southernmost entrance of John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, steps from Gulf Boulevard, 100 parking spaces
- John's Pass Park: At 129th Avenue on the west side of Gulf Boulevard, 100 parking spaces
- Beach Access lots: West side of Gulf Boulevard at 130th, 131st, 133rd (east & west of Gulf Boulevard), 134th, 135th and 136th (each access have a small number of parking spots)
Treasure Island & Sunset Beach
There's plenty of space for everyone along the shore in Treasure Island – including beach chairs, umbrellas and shaded cabanas you can rent by the hour.
Large Parking Lots
- Gulf Front Park: 104th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard, 77 parking spaces
- Ring-Billed Gull Lot: West Gulf Boulevard between 82nd and 81st Avenues, approximately 40 parking spaces
- Tern Lot: West Gulf Boulevard and 77th Avenue, 55 parking spaces
Smaller Parking Lots
- Bay Shore Drive and 75th Avenue; West Gulf Boulevard and 80th Avenue; West Gulf Boulevard at 88th Avenue; 80th Terrace and 80th Avenue, 6-16 spaces each
See all Treasure Island parking options.
St. Pete Beach
With emerald-green waters, soft white sand and plenty of things to do, it's no wonder St. Pete Beach was voted Tripadvisor's No. 1 Beach in America in 2021.
- Upham Beach Park: 4700 Gulf Boulevard (67th-71st avenues)
- St. Pete Municipal Beach Access: Gulf Boulevard, 46th-48th avenues, across from Dolphin Village Shopping Center, 235 parking spots
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Pass-a-Grille's Historic 8th Avenue is a delightful hub for shopping and dining just steps from the beach.
It’s easiest to find parking for Pass-a-Grille Beach at the north and south ends of Gulf Way.
- On-Street Metered Parking: On the beach side of Gulf Way from 22nd to 1st avenues (cash or credit cards accepted at nearby pay stations)
- 8th Avenue: Free two-hour parking, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
See more Pass-a-Grille parking details.
The ParkMobile App
Download the ParkMobile app on your smartphone from the Apple App Store or Google Play to find a parking spot in Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Sunset Beach and Fort De Soto Park. The app will enable you to pay for both on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or pay station. ParkMobile is also used in downtown St. Petersburg. Madeira Beach accepts the WaytoPark app as well as ParkMobile.