Travel

Shuttle

Shuttles To and From Welcome Party

March 22, 2024 10:00 pm

A complementary trolley shuttle will be available to take guests from the Don CeSar and the Tradewinds to the Welcome Party. Trolley departures from the hotels will occur at: - Tradewinds Beach Resorts (5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706) at 7:55pm. Pick-up will be in the South Parking Lot. - Don CeSar (3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706) at 8:10pm. Pick-up will on the street level in front of the hotel. A complementary trolley shuttle will run from Red Mesa back to the Don CeSar and the Tradewinds Beach Resorts following the Welcome Party. The trolley will leave Red Mesa at 10:10pm.

Shuttle

Shuttles To and From Wedding

March 23, 2024 4:00 pm

Complementary trolley shuttles will be available to transport guests to and from the wedding venue. Drinks are permitted on the trolleys. Trolley departures will occur at: - Courtyard Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown (300 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) at 4:10pm and 4:20pm - Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown (80 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) at 4:20pm and 4:30pm - Tradewinds Beach Resorts (5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706) at 4:50pm and 4:55pm. Pick-up will be in the South Parking Lot. Return trolleys will depart the Don CeSar following the wedding at 11:10pm and 11:20pm.

Travel Note

Free Beach Taxis

In addition to Ubers and cabs, free beach taxis run from 9am-2am for those staying on or near the beach. Drivers work for tips only. Free Island Hopper: Rides from Pass-A-Grille up to John's Pass and Madeira Beach. www.freeislandhopper.com; 727-217-6935 Free Beach Ride: Rides from Madeira Beach to St. Pete Beach. www.freebeachride.com; 727-776-7553

Flight

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

TPA is a 25 minute drive to downtown St. Petersburg and a 30 minute drive to St. Pete Beach.

Flight

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

SRQ is a 45 minute drive to downtown St. Petersburg and a 40 minute drive to St. Pete Beach.

Flight

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

PIE is a 20 minute drive to downtown St. Petersburg and a 25 minute drive to St. Pete Beach.

Hotel

The Don CeSar

Hotel

TradeWinds Island Resorts

The Tradewinds Island Resorts are located directly on beautiful St. Pete Beach, about two miles north of the Don CeSar. Guests can reserve by calling the reservations department at 1-800-808-9833 and referencing the "Shine/Purcell Wedding Room Block" or "Booking ID #27285."

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

The Courtyard Marriott is located in downtown St. Petersburg, about a half mile from the bars, restaurants, and night life found on Beach Drive and around Central Avenue. Guests have choice of one-night (March 23) or two-night (March 22-23) bookings at the discounted block rate. Room block availability depends on hotel occupancy, so earlier booking is preferred.

Discount Code - W14

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

The Hampton Inn & Suites is located in downtown St. Petersburg on the corner of Beach Drive and Central Avenue, in the heart of St. Pete's restaurants, bars, and nightlife. For block rates, guests should book through the direct booking link. The deadline for reservations at the block rate is February 23, 2024.

Discount Code - PSW

Hotel

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is located in downtown St. Petersburg, about a half mile from the bars, restaurants, and night life found on Beach Drive and around Central Avenue.

Hotel

Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

The Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/Downtown is located in downtown St. Petersburg, in the heart of St. Pete's restaurants, and night life found on around Central Avenue, and only a block from Beach Drive.

Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott St Petersburg

The AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg is located in downtown St. Petersburg, one block from the bars, restaurants, and night life found on Central Avenue and two blocks from Beach Drive.