Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

7508-7534 Sunshine Skyway Lane South, Tampa, Florida, 33711

The basics

The Sunshine Skyway is a dazzling sight by day and even more stunning when seen alight at night. You can drive on the bridge via Interstate 275 or view it from multiple points around the Tampa, Bradenton, and Clearwater areas. More than just an engineering marvel, this toll bridge features a rest area, multiple fishing piers, restrooms, bait shops, kiteboarding shops, and the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.

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Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show in St. Petersburg
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Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show in St. Petersburg
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Amazing…the captains were very nice… Shell Island was so neat, collected a few shells and watched the beautiful sunset… The lights on the sunshine skyway bridge was amazing! St. Pete’s Bridge was beautiful too! What a great night.
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Things to know before you go

  • The Sunshine Skyway requires a toll that can be paid by cash or the Florida electronic device, the SunPass.

  • Although the nearby beach is public, it’s better suited for adults, not smaller children.

  • The Skyway Fishing Pier State Park is a popular sunset viewing point.

  • The Sunshine Skyway is open 24/7, though remember that it is always a busy, public road.

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How to get there

You drive onto the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from either side. As part of Interstate 275, you can access it headed south from St. Petersburg on I-275 or head north on I-75 from Sarasota and turn west onto the I-275 exit. It is not accessible via pedestrian walkways or bicycle lanes.

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When to get there

Except for closures for road work, accidents, or extreme weather like high wind speeds and hurricanes, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is open 24/7 all year. Peak traffic times are during rush hour in the mornings between 7:30 am and 9:30 am and between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Come early, especially on weekends, if you want to visit the beach, state park, or pier, as limited parking is available.

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Best Skyway photo op

Whether you’re driving across or spending time on the pier, it’s not always convenient to get a great photograph of the Skyway when you’re near it. East Beach is a great place for a photo op with the bridge in the background. Located south of St. Pete Beach in Fort De Soto Park, East Beach showcases the Sunshine Skyway against a vast open sky and blue waters.

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