Merry Pier

The Merry Pier is owned by the City of St. Pete Beach and is run by Dolphin Landings. It is an historical landmark. It was named after Captain Kenneth B. Merry who, in the 1920s and 1930s entertained celebrities, movie stars and dignitaries at the Don Cesar Pink Palace. The public is permitted to fish right off the dock on Merry Pier. It is also a gathering place where people learn about the local area, pick up live and frozen bait, rent rods and reels for fishing, purchase fishing tackle, stock up on refreshments, beer, ice cream, sandwiches and snacks and set off for day-long boat charter trips. The gift shop on the pier offers tropical gifts, beachwear and postcards. The pier is located on the Intracoastal Waterway, just near Pass-a-Grille Point. There are miles of water surrounding the baithouse and depending the season, it is a great place to catch bluefish, Spanish mackerel, snook and redfish. Along the pier are park benches, so anglers can settle in and enjoy a morning or afternoon of fishing without worrying about crowds or a comfortable place to sit. Ferries are available to Shell Key and The Shell Island Shuttle offers one of the most affordable and convenient ways to get from place to place.