Also called Harbor Lot. I wasn't aware that I should have reserved parking ahead while going on a…read morecruise out of Tampa. At first, I accidentally went into a residential parking garage and was locked inside with my car and no elevator. Luckily a resident was leaving and was able to let me out. I eventually found the main cruise port parking garage, but they were full and sending people to this overflow lot. It's basically a field where they park your car and it's almost a mile walk to the port. The day we parked they had a shuttle to get us to the cruise ship, but let us know there was no shuttle to come back to the lot afterwards. There's only a one car sized entrance/exit so it gets backed up when there are a lot of people either trying to come in or leave. I would only recommend this out of desperation. Definitely reserve your parking ahead of time in the parking garage near the port.

When making a reservation online, I noticed a message that said that the lot was full but they had…read morean overflow lot nearby. So when I was close by I called to confirm where I was supposed to park. PD: Parking Doctor Me: Hello, How are you? PD: what can I help you with ma'am? Me: I made my reservations online, can I confirm which lot I should be parking in? PD: just come to 1254 channelside drive we will show you where to park. Upon arrival, there were a bunch of guys standing around a folding table in a fenced area smoking cigarettes. The lot is in a makeshift grassy area between several dilapidated and empty warehouses. Upon returning from the cruise the driver pulls in by the gate and informs us that we either have to drag our luggage in between all the gates, through the muddy parking lot to our cars or we can pull our car around and he will unload the luggage. My car was a bit away and I had to maneuver around tree stumps, pot holes and half closed fences. Finally getting back to the gate, finding my luggage sitting in the middle of the field and no attendant. I am not picky, I don't normally even worry about where I park my car. But I didn't feel safe in this lot and I wasn't 100% certain my car was going to be there. I was not happy my luggage was left unattended.

Love Ybor. Different world in the day time with a cigar and a coffee. Can be a little sketchy at…read moretimes but as long as you know how to fight and or protect yourself you will be ok. Beautiful Cuban history and views. Always a growing place

The service was great! Drinks were Great! Close to everything and the bartender was HOT!read more

Fast and easy!!! We will use this service again when we cruise out of Tampa! Get your parking…read moreonline before you go and then drop your car off at the Valet station in the port.

Did the valet parking for a cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander and it was worth every cent!…read moreWe pulled up to valet parking, unloaded our luggage and they parked our vehicle for us. We got off the ship at 8:30 AM, handed them our ticket and were in our vehicle on the way home by 8:45 AM.

There's always so much going on here from cruises to bowling to eating to the beer garden, live…read moremusic, and in general lots of people watching. I come over here all the time on my nightly walk and people watch. I also have been to Splitsville a bunch for bowling and eating. The LightHaus Beer Garden is at the middle of the wharf and is a nice place to watch a game, catch a beer, and enjoy the Tampa weather. Sundays are usually the best day to come here because then you can watch the cruise boats sail away. The Tampa sign is right next to here. There's not a giant Sparkman Wharf chair that you can get your picture at. Oh, and don't sleep on JoToro. I like getting Mexican food over there and it's very cheap. Once again, another great spot to people watch.

I expected a bit more from our Sparkman Wharf visit. We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and…read morethe area was surprisingly deserted. Didn't know beforehand that many of the eateries are carry out only with no air conditioning, which was not so fun on a sweltering July day. While there are a few restaurants where you can sit indoors, we wanted the food hall freedom of choosing from different vendors, so ate outside. The food options were fewer than expected, the food that we chose wasn't very good. and overall there was no liveliness to the place (no music, no families, no outdoor games etc) on the day we went.

Super convenient if you're going to the convention center. Parking was really easy and it was a…read morequick walk to the convention center entrance. My friend did the driving and had the app already on her phone but i think it was less than $20 to park the entire day.

This is the only real option to use when going to the convention center. You can walk under cover…read morefrom your car all the way to the the convention center & stay out of the heat or rain. The city always keeps it clean. Just remember when you leave your car, which level (upper or lower) you are using.

They now have ParkMobile so you can pay via app for this garage. The zone is 9913 in case you want…read moreto see pricing. When I went, it was to see a comedian at the Tampa Theatre so it was a flat $15, which came out to $15.35, no matter how long you parked. (I'm actually not sure if the comedian was the reason it was "event parking", but I didn't see a ton of people going elsewhere.) That's kind of annoying, but it is what it is. I'm pretty lucky that we live in the suburbs so I'm not used to paying for parking. This lot is three blocks from the Tampa Theatre so super convenient. There's only one way out, so I bet when it's an actual busy night it will be hard to get out, but we had no issues. I'm just glad that there is a convenient covered garage so that I don't have to go looking for street parking.

Whatever you do, do NOT take the stairs! Parking is convenient and affordable (more so than other…read morenearby garages), but the bridge to the Straz is gone now, so you have to go to the street to get there...and the elevators are too small to accommodate 5 expansive floors of vehicle patrons. The stairwell smells like a beach bathroom that's been urinated on/in a thousand times and never cleaned. It's soooo bad. That and the blood stains covered in something foamy at the bottom of one step made me want to puke. Exiting is a nightmare. Allow yourself 46-60 minutes during an event to exit if you're not parked on ground level.

My time at Hyde Park Village was essentially an elite level window shopping experience with my…read moremother, and honestly, I would not trade that day for anything. She was with me for my hair appointment, so we turned the whole thing into a full blown mother daughter day, which made it special regardless of what we did or did not buy. Hyde Park Village is absolutely perfect for strolling, wandering, lingering, and people watching because if you want to observe how the well heeled set moves through life, this is your front row seat. You will see retirees with serious jewelry sitting at cafés for hours, young professionals dressed like they have brand partnerships, and valet attendants casually opening doors to cars that cost more than some people's homes. It is fascinating in the best way. As for shopping, I will say this with humor and humility, it is way outside of my budget. I can admire the displays, appreciate the tailoring, and mentally style outfits I am not purchasing, but when I look at the price tags I am reminded that I am there for the ambiance and not the transactions. That does not make the experience any less enjoyable because there is something wonderful about walking through a beautifully curated space without the pressure to buy. For me, Hyde Park Village works as a place to enjoy a gorgeous Florida day, grab a bite, observe the scene, and spend quality time with my mother, which is what truly mattered. I may not have left with shopping bags swinging from my arm, but I left with a memory of a really lovely day, and sometimes that is the better purchase anyway.

Last night was a nice night for Xmas lighting in Hyde Park Village…read more I liked that it was not jammed packed and it was easy to walk through. People are walking around with their dogs and pretty happy here. This event took place from 5-8pm with the tree lighting at the end. We wish we saw the nutcracker ballet, but when we got there they were finishing up. We were able to get parking in one of the garages which they just opened up again when we got there. That made it way way easy since there was a good amount of parking inside. We were worried about the parking and it was fine. There was some vendors here and there but not too many. I wish we took pics by the vw van, but we didn't. They did have free ice cream from Oddfellows that we got. They sold mixed drinks and cotton candy and flowers and some food here and there like Birria Bros and The Mighty Fine. We didn't get any food and drinks while we were there. It was a nice relaxing night that made it even better with the Christmas lights and fresh air.

Midtown is such a cute place to grab a bite to eat or coffee/tea with friends. This past weekend, I…read morestopped by to grab a bubble tea at Midtown Boba and I stumbled upon the Sunshine Market at Midtown. Of course, I had to walk around to see all of the amazing vendors. The market takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month. There was live music, so many vendors selling gorgeous dresses, local produce, jewelry, and so much more. I fell in love with the cutest handmade seashell jewelry from the Shell + Stone's pop-up tent (she also runs a shop online). I ended up picking out a few rings, and the owner was actually running a 27% off sale for St. Pete's 727 Day. Stumbling upon this market was the perfect surprise to kickstart my Saturday morning. I love that parking is easy and accessible too. I definitely have some more exploring to do at Midtown, so I can't wait to stop by again soon.

Great selection of restaurants and services! Family friendly, great for groups, date nights, and…read moreeverything in between! You'll definitely get a decent value for your money! I usually hit up sunda, sal y mar, or Ben and Jerry's! They also have exotic car shows, and vendors markets, which are my favorites! Definitely check this spot out for fun stuff to do!