After multiple delays and an increase in scope, to say the new St. Pete Pier is highly anticipated would be an understatement. Unlike prior iterations, the new pier won’t just have a singular focal point, but instead will activate a large portion of the 26-acre pier district.

The new pier district will provide activities along its entire 3,065 foot length. Whether it be gazing at public art, fishing off the pier head, running through the splash pad, or enjoying a meal at Teak overlooking the Downtown St Pete skyline, visitors will be able choose their own experience at the new pier, where there will be something for everyone. The hope is that from the moment a visitor steps onto the pier approach until you reach the pier head building, you’ll be immersed with sights, sounds, and experiences.

Currently, the City is in the process of reconstructing 2nd Avenue North between Beach Drive and Bayshore Drive to create a seamless gateway that will connect Downtown St. Pete to the pier. Upon arriving, one of the first things visitors will see is the new St. Pete Pier Marketplace.