A hammock company based out of the Tampa Bay area is attempting to set a new world record at the St. Pete Pier this month! Coast to Coast Hammock Co. started by two University of Tampa sophomores is inviting the city to come out to make a new record for the ‘World’s Largest Hammock Hangout.’
It's all happening Saturday, October 22 at the St. Pete Pier between 6pm-9pm. The current record is 125 hammocks so the company is attempting to set up 130 hammock stands to beat the record.
The event is going to be festival-like inclufing live music, food trucks, and more. Get your tickets to participate HERE!
Scenes and Views From the New St. Pete Pier
The sun sets over downtown St. Pete as the new St. Pete Pier welcomes visitors for the second night on July 7, 2020. Grab a bite to eat, enjoy some music, shop hit the beach, let the kids run through the water or just take in a beautiful new view of St. Petersburg.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Welcome... let me show ya around.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
This week you need a reservation to get it, but I got one without a problem just an hour before the visit.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Use the hand sanitizer station on the way in near the solar panels because I did not see the others when I was roaming around.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
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The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Cool touch - when the vendors are not open, the displays close up to show art.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
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The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Geno / Q105.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Lots of cafes and snacks.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
The sprinklers light up in different colors at night.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Live music adds a nice touch.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
There's lots of space to stretch out.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
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The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
The walk takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the end of the pier.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Free!
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The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
The airport and Dali museum in the distance.
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The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
There were a few food trucks out, but more vendors will be out on the pier this weekend.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Don't expect bargains downtown St. Pete these days. But the prices weren't outrageous.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Fancy art. Or a blob. I'm not that sophisticated.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Hammock! Bring a hammock next time. Great idea!
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
The design was debated forever... but I think most will like the results when seen in person.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Lots of lawn space to relax.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Wanna fish?
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Fish cleaning station...
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
The view looking toward St. Pete from the end of the pier.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Yes, there's plenty of room to fish!
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
This will be a fun spot to take the wave runners out to!
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
What's a Florida attraction without a gift shop?
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Oh you know there's always going to be a tourist trap postcard / t-shirts shop.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
The views of the St. Pete skyline from the rooftop bar/restaurant are pretty stunning.
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
View from your table if you get the right one!
The St. Pete Pier Welcomes Visitors
Quite a view of the sunset from the top level restaurant.
