City of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina


Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered
500 1st Ave SE
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
VHF 16

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415 Reviews

by Frederick P. - Verified user on Apr 20, 2025
Very thoughtful and great 👍

by Ron A. - Verified user on Apr 16, 2025
Power on dock not good. Docks need to be updated. No service on transit Docks

by Brent F. - Verified user on Apr 13, 2025
Fantastic location, and the dock attendant Frank, was super helpful.

by Neil T. - Verified user on Apr 10, 2025
Frank was a lot of help as always. Very knowledgeable with tie up.

by David E. on Apr 09, 2025
The marina is nice however, after 2 storms last year, it needs some love. Staff was excellent and very helpful. close to downtown entertainment and there is a Publix within a mile of the marina for provisions. bring your bike or scooter and explore! Special shout out to "Friendly Frank" as I came to call him. As some other reviews have stated, he can be a little "salty", but knows his stuff!

by David R. - Verified user on Apr 07, 2025
Another great time in St Pete at The Municipal Marina! Great location right in the city! As always, Frank the dock master is the best!

by Scot D. - Verified user on Apr 05, 2025
Very friendly, Frank was a great help

by Yosvani A. - Verified user on Mar 29, 2025
Great experience Mr. Frank the dock master was great! I really appreciated his help Thank you Frank

by Jack C. - Verified user on Mar 29, 2025
I was able to make a last-minute reservation. Frank met me at the dock and caught the lines Saint Petersburg the city is happening on Friday night

by Melody V. - Verified user on Mar 24, 2025
Wonderful stay, easy marina to dock at. Frank is outstanding and always so helpful. We absolutely love staying at this marina for weekend trips to St. Pete. Easy walking distance to hundreds of shops and restaurants.

by Roger W. - Verified user on Mar 23, 2025
Great Location and AMAZING Dock master. Frank was ready to help dock the boat and was very helpful.

by Ronald D. - Verified user on Mar 23, 2025
Location perfect, facilities nice. Dockmaster Frank needs some customer service training. My boat was listed as a power boat and not sailboat and he was very rude and confrontational about it. While tying the boat he was demanding on lines and also electrical. Not a good experience with the Dockmaster, I hope some takes note it it. After he was done with me he started in the vessel that came in behind me.

by Steve L. - Verified user on Mar 22, 2025
Marina is in a great location with easy access to restaurants and various attractions St Pete has to offer. The dock master, Frank, was great in helping us with our lines, offering suggestions for food and drinks, finding change for us to do laundry and a great overall resource. We’ll be visiting again.

by Michael J. on Mar 22, 2025
Update on our last review: We returned to the Marina for the Firestone Grand Prix of Saint Petersburg and had a great time. Frank and the staff were awesome, can’t wait to come back! This was our first visit to Saint Pete Municipal Marina. It’s a nice facility, the location and access to downtown was great. The sunrise across Tampa Bay was an unexpected bonus! Frank, the Dockmaster was exceptional. He communicated with us on our approach and was ready for us upon arrival, very helpful and informative. One of the best we worked with. The staff at the marina store was friendly and helpful as well. We will be back soon.

by James R. - Verified user on Mar 21, 2025
Very uncomfortable staying on the T of the transient dock. Very limited help on the dock.

by Mark T. - Verified user on Mar 16, 2025
Nice marina. Close to the Downtown action. Frank and his crew are great. Only issue I had was connecting to the wifi. First it is only available in the lounge and second when connected could not get internet. It should be available at the docks and I think a equipment upgrade is necessary.

by Elana M. - Verified user on Mar 09, 2025
Close to the heart of St. Pete with nice city views & fun Pier walk

by Brian H. - Verified user on Mar 03, 2025
Frank the Dock master was fantastic, he was very helpful and knowledgeable, helped us with tie up and getting utilities all hooked up. Only concern I had was the fixed docks needed updated and I was surprised we had to carry the trash out of the marina and across the street to dispose of it.

by Bruce B. - Verified user on Mar 03, 2025
We came in for the Gran Prix. Perfect spot for racing and dining. Facilities are great and Frank, the dock master, always takes good care of us!

by Frank M. - Verified user on Mar 02, 2025
Frank, the dockmaster, is friendly and helpful. The transient dock is easy, a very long face dock. Being fixed, as opposed to floating, there can be challenges getting on and off one’s boat. The location of the marina is perfect — a wonderful downtown. Easy 5 stars.

by Ryan J. - Verified user on Feb 28, 2025
Excellent service. Thank you

by Jeffrey M. - Verified user on Feb 17, 2025
Frank was very helpful on our arrival. Great location to downtown & other activities

by Heidi A. - Verified user on Feb 15, 2025
We love staying here! Clean bathrooms, easy access, walk to restaurants, Frank the Harbormaster is very helpful!

by Michael D. - Verified user on Feb 09, 2025
Great location and Frank the dockmaster is awesome! The Marina is a bit dated but the location and ease of transient docking make up for it. 5minutes to lots of restaurants and entertainment!

by Robert H. - Verified user on Feb 08, 2025
Location to downtown is fantastic with incredible restaurants and museums within easy walking distances. Frank was incredibly helpful at the dock and is a great asset to the marina!
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  1. $.10 Off per Gallon of Fuel

About City of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina

Power has been partially restored to our transient dock and we are now open, with limited space, to new reservations as of 1/6/25. Please note: There is no 240V 100Amp service available

Transient Dockage Info

  • Berthing space for our Transient Dock is based on reservations and availability. Reservations are taken no more than 35 days prior to arrival, including special events. Same day reservations not taken after 4:30PM. Transient Dock space is limited but we will do everything in our power to accommodate your transient needs.
  • During our winter months, the maximum reservation length we're able to accommodate is 7 nights. Anything longer must be negotiated with directly with management - 727-893-7329
  • Electric service at our power stations is 120/208 Volt with 50 and 30 amp service connections provided to boaters. Water and cable are also provided on the Transient Dock.
  • Please note that we cannot check vessels that are unattended. We ask that you do not leave your vessels unattended for periods of time over 24 hours without first obtaining authorization from the Main Office. The transient dock is capable of handling vessels 27’ – 120’, if your vessel is smaller or larger we will contact you with availability.
  • The marina has the right to place customers on the linear face dock or in an interior slip. While we will work to do our best to accommodate your requested location, we cannot make any guarantees on a customer's slip location

Mooring Field Info

  • The mooring field is currently closed.

Parking Info

  • Please be aware that we offer parking on a very limited basis. If available, transient customers are allowed parking for one car at the cost of five dollars per day. Parking is on Demen's Island only.

Booking Info

YOU CAN NOT LEAVE YOUR BOAT UNATTENDED AT THE MARINA

Our Mooring Field Is currently closed.


Services

  • Diesel
  • Gas
  • Water Hookup
  • Electrical

Amenities

  • Bait & Tackle
  • Captains Lounge
  • Ice
  • Wireless Internet
  • Laundry
  • Oil Recycling
  • Pumpout
  • Launch Ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Security
  • Ship Store
  • Showers
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Groceries
  • Medical Facilities w/in 5 Miles
  • Hotel/Lodging
  • Restaurant

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A Wanderer’s guide to St. Petersburg Municipal Marina

Located off the beautiful and new St. Pete’s Pier, it is hard to get closer to downtown to all the sites this artistic, fun city has to offer than St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. After tying up, don’t be surprised if you find yourself coming back several hours later because there is so much within walking or biking distance (St. Pete is very bike friendly!) –so be sure to pack a bag for the day!

Approach and Dockage

St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is located in between Albert Whitted Airport and the newly rebuilt St. Pete Pier off of Tampa Bay. Enter the marina basin between the green and red channel markers with the pier to your starboard side. After entering between the channel markers, keep the pier to your starboard side and Demens Landing Park/St. Petersburg Marina Office to your port side. The transient dock is a long t-dock in the northern basin across from the fuel dock.

Marina Amenities

Bathrooms/Showers There is a bathhouse, a short walk away, specifically for North dock slip holders, including transients. The women’s and men’s rooms each have a side for showers and a side for bathroom stalls.

Laundry Two coin operated washing machines and dryers in the bathhouse.

Pet Access The transient dock is directly across from St. Pete Pier, a public park with plenty of green spaces and interactive parks where you can take your pet to shore.

Ship Store The marina office has a small ship store with snacks and basic boat parts.

Fuel/Pump-Out Fuel dock with gas and diesel is located directly in front of the marina office. Pump-out is located on a separate small dock next to the fuel dock, which can be a little tricky to tie up to depending on the size of your boat. However, the city has a pump out boat that can come to your boat certain days of the week.

Proximity to Attractions by Land

Getting Around A lot of the main attractions are accessible by foot or bike. If you don’t have a bike (or even if you do), it’s easy to pick up an e-scooter for rent via Veo and Razor to scoot around the city. The city also offers trolleys for 50 cents a ride that can take you around downtown and even to the beach and back.

St. Pete Pier (0 miles) Opened in 2020, the newest version of the St. Pete Pier is a fun interactive park with restaurants, art, playgrounds, and more. Take a trolley or walk the roughly half mile length of the pier, stopping along the way to dodge sprinklers at the Splash Pad, run around the Glazer Family Playground (best to go at night to see the Bending Art Sculpture aglow), or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants on the pier.

The Hangar Restaurant (1 mile) On the other side of the marina is the city’s Albert Whitted Airport, where small and personal aircraft take off and land from all over the area. Even better is you can watch the activity on the runway while enjoying a delicious meal at the Hangar Restaurant. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but recommend coming for their award winning breakfast and sitting on their back patio to enjoy the views.

St. Pete’s Art Scene (All museums 1 mile or less) St. Petersburg is home to a bustling art scene–with a ton to see and do within steps of the marina. The Dali Museum has the largest Salvador Dali collection outside of Spain. Over 20,000 works of art, including those by Monet and Georgia O’Keefe are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts. The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art is a collection cultivated by St. Petersburg residents’ Tom and Mary James and reflecting their love for the West. Morean Arts Center hosts the Chihuly Collection featuring Dale Chihuly’s glass artwork.

Saturday Market (0.4 miles) If you’re here on a Saturday, you can’t miss the St. Pete’s Saturday Morning Market, open every Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm from Oct-May in the Al Lang Stadium parking lot. Stock up on fresh produce, crafts, and tasty food from 125+ local merchants. Hardest part will be deciding what you can fit on your boat!

Flatbread & Butter (1.2 miles) Nestled in the Historic Uptown neighborhood on the edge of Historic Round Lake Park, some of St. Pete’s best pizza can be found at Flatbread & Butter. A cozy restaurant, you can order your pizza and a glass of wine and eat in the restaurant or take your pizza to go back to the boat or make yourself a picnic and enjoy at the park.

Vinoy Park (0.6 miles) North of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, this park is great to walk, bike, run or take a blanket and relax in the grass all while taking in great water views of Tampa Bay.

Pete’s General & Pete’s Bagels (2.5 miles) Founded by a New York native with a vision to bring fresh bagels to St. Pete, Pete’s General and Pete’s Bagels is a must-stop if you love fresh baked bread, pastries, and creative, locally made crafts and goods. Half the store is a bakery and the other half is filled with fun Florida-inspired items for sale from t-shirts to posters and more. It’s worth the trek.

Mazzaro’s Italian Market (4.2 miles) A full-fledged Italian market with a bakery, deli, coffee bar, butcher, seafood counter, wine store, and more. It’s a bit out of walking distance, but if you have a car or bike, worth the trip to check out the scene, and get some inspiration to book a future trip to Italy after you’re done cruising Florida.

Publix (0.8 miles) If you need to stock up on groceries, Publix is an easy walk or bike from the docks.

Proximity to Attractions by Sea

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (12 miles) St. Pete provides boaters with easy access to open water cruising as well as the intercoastal waterway. On a calm day (or windy one if you sail) cruise out to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, for views of one of the longest cable bridges in the world.

Downtown Tampa (21 miles) Head the opposite direction to Tampa where you can tie up to one of several restaurants or area docks to explore and enjoy a meal.

Gulfport via the Intracoastal (14 miles) If you’re looking for more protected waters, hug the coast (but follow the channel) and make your way to the intracoastal where you’ll pass Eckerd college students taking a break between classes on the campus beach. Continue farther north up the channel and either drop the hook and dinghy in or if your boat can fit, tie up at Gulfport’s free dinghy day dock to explore the shops and restaurants in this quaint town on the water.

The Big Catch (1.8 miles by land; 3 miles by water) Easily accessible by land or water (they have a small dock for a few boats and dinghies). Tucked away on Salt Creek, you’ll quickly understand why this charming tiki bar and restaurant is a popular watering hole for locals. Grab a seat at the bar or a picnic table and admire the boats at the several boat yards that line this quiet cove. The food is fresh, the drinks are cold and the music is fun–what more could you want!