Do you have to pay to park at Florida beaches?


Do you have to pay to park at Florida beaches? Except where free parking is mentioned, most beach parking lots are either metered or park-and-pay via automated pay stations. Many of the larger beachfront hotels offer day parking for a fee - usually a flat rate that's costlier than public parking (but sometimes it's worth it for the convenience).


Is Miami Beach free to the public?

South Beach is a public beach that's free and open to everyone. And it's easily accessible by foot, though the most scenic part on the southern end, via Lummus Park, which runs along Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th streets.


Is there a free trolley in Clearwater?

Any day of the week, drivers can park at the Clearwater City Hall without charge and hop on the Jolley Trolley or Suncoast Beach Trolley to Clearwater Beach. The service, offered by Pinellas County's transit agency, operates: Monday – Thursday: Every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.


Can you swim in the ocean at Clearwater?

Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates.