Tampa Channelside Drive Parking Lot

104 reviews

864 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

www.tampa.gov

+18132748179

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Tampa Channelside Drive Parking Lot is a Parking lot located at 864 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. It has received 104 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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  • The address of Tampa Channelside Drive Parking Lot: 864 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

  • Tampa Channelside Drive Parking Lot has 4.3 stars from 104 reviews

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  • "So yeah"

    "They do a poor job of putting up signs for their parking"

    "Used to own a tour business"

    "Took a chance on finding parking here vs the garage across the street"

    "The parking lot is helpful when visiting the aquarium of course"

Reviews

  • Hacked Bybobby

So yeah. I guess they don't know the Octopus, especially big ones that need to swim. The suction themselves to the glass bc I think they are hoping we will get them out. How can you keep arguably the most intelligent animal on the planet, in a box? In the wild they go 1000s of Mike's a year They also are so smart, they are definitely smarter than the je5kkoff that put a huge octopus in a tiny cage. It can not even swim They are I believe the only being on earth that has nothing that came B4 it. It's the OG animal here on earth. All you need to do to see some of their amazing, funny, intelligent, mischievous little guys, is go type up octopus shenanigans on YouTube. You'll want to picket this place. Just let the guy go free. Hes not happy. Maybe we should see if you all like boxes.?

  • R Torres

They do a poor job of putting up signs for their parking. It is the least obvious where the parking is. The other parking down the street (241 parking) is most obvious because of the signs they put up that say aquarium but don't be fooled. Even though it says aquarium parking, it is not the aquarium parking at all. This other parking lot will put up signs throughout the day for different things/events and charge more. It's a trick. The official aquarium parking should do a much better job at putting up signs to direct their customers to the actual official Florida aquarium.

  • David Kuhns

Used to own a tour business. And on several occasions I made an attempt to schedule the aquarium in for a trip. Not once did we make a trip. And now I know why! I was never so disappointed and visit. All the aquariums we're dirty very difficult to see through a lot of fish, jellyfish, starfish. The biggest disappointment I believe with the fact that in order to see the dolphins you had to pay extra to go on a boat ride there were no sharks. I could say more but I don't want to make it sound too bad.

  • Zach Montizor

Took a chance on finding parking here vs the garage across the street. Lots of folks coming and going during the lunch time hours during the week and was able to secure a spot within 10 minutes. Lots of kiosk around the lot and even at the entrance of the Aquarium to pay the $10 fee.

  • Robyn Garcia

The parking lot is helpful when visiting the aquarium of course...but so is the covered parking garage. I wish the gps would've taken me to covered parking since it was available. It's 1000 degrees. No shuttle. Also....extremely loose security measures if any.

  • Patrick H

I feel funny posting a review for a parking lot but it’s a block away and the driving directions are different than for the aquarium. It’s easy enough to get there, plenty of spaces, and an easy walk to the aquarium. At this time the price is $10.

  • Margo Gorman

You pay $10 for all-day parking. After driving around for a while, I finally found a spot so I could go to the aquarium. Parking for the cruise ships customers use this lot also so it makes it harder for the aquarium customers to park .

  • Barry Young

Way to small to accommodate all the visitors on the weekend. They really need a parking garage in this space. Otherwise, it may be time to move the entire facility to an area offering more room for current needs and future growth.

  • Daniel

Cheap parking! This is the official parking of the Aquarium not the parking lot on the other side of the street. There will be people standing waving you in the fake Florida Aquarium Parking lot where the parking costs way! more.

  • Melissa Foley

We are pre-paid but there are lots of stations to pay for parking and it is an affordable option. The issue is when the aquarium is busy this lot is often full, busses will take up five spaces rather than park in the bus area.

  • Star Knight

We were forced to park in another parking garage because supposedly there was no parking. When literally I could count the number of open spaces available. Aquarium parking $6. We had to pay $10 at another grarage.

  • Andreas Mo

Absolutely rediculous, the parking lot was full, bit instead of putting a sign at the entrance to go somewhere else they let everyone que to tell them they're full. 20 minutes of traffic jam for nothing.

  • Amy C

The aquarium is nice. Parking was not good when we visited. Parking lots were all full--so we needed to find other paid public parking. Plan ahead for Parking and plan extra time.

  • Sarah Mae

It was just eh. It was right by a port for cruise ships. It felt tight & not enough space. It was under construction as well when I went. I’d recommend going when it’s less busy.

  • Ronald Plakus

Had to do three laps around the parking lot to properly access the entrance. Pay parking is easy enough but a nuisance. Lot was quite full at mid day during the week.

  • Jane Vivi

The official parking is very compacted, so you have crazy parking lot around, this is the Port Tampa Bay parking, they charge for $60 one time parking, ridiculous.

  • Marilee Haney

Nice parking lot, $10 to park, pay gate attendant. Close to the aquarium. Under construction and still had old exit signs up so went in circles a bit.

  • Ivy Lebron

We had a nice time. I thought the place was bigger, but it was big enough. The kids can't wait to go back and to me that says it all.

  • Mayda DeVries

Didn't get to enjoy it. Too many people. Couldn't appreciate it Wish there would have been more penguins and also dolphins to see.

  • John Smith

Lots of spaces but hardly any good way to get to the aquarium. Would be nice for families to have a trolley like at Bush gardens

  • John H.

Reasonable rates for sheltered parking, especially for shorter visits to the Aquarium and surrounding area. Easy pay stations.

  • Mark Kelly

A great place to park for a visit to the Aquarium. Then leave your car and take free trolley to Ybor and/or Downtown

  • Joe Smith

Big parking lot with lots of spots. It's a must-do activity if you're in the area. Lots of stuff to do and learn.

  • Dhinesh T

Very convenient near the aquarium. It has a flat rate per day and the nearby garage parking lot has hourly rates

  • Kate Gavalas

Didn't see or have any issues but my children say it was a great day to go because it would not be busy.

  • Katrina Brady

Our first time there was great! Better tasting food in the food court area would be nice though.

  • Melody Kline

Loved looking at the different things, they were all beautiful. Cool inside & interesting

  • Ning Song

A long walk to aquarium, still partially under construction, parking fee becomes flat $10

  • Sheila Brooks

I love the fact that you get the outdoor experience indoors!! Great place for kids

  • Chelle Attardi

Decent parking lot $10 is basically all day parking. Short walk to front entrance

  • Ashley Lamirande

The aquarium was great. This parking lot is easily accessible to the aquarium

  • John Jones

Close to the Aquarium and several apps available to pay or pay at the kiosk.

  • Dona Cairns

Great location to walk around and have your car easily accessible when done.

  • Juan Suarez

Maravilloso lugar para visitar y disfrutar con toda la familia ♥️. GRACIAS

  • Lilliam Rodriguez Rosado

Lo recojimos como en una hora y media está brutal para ir con la familia

  • Scott Remy

Nice parking lot close to the Aquarium. Easy in and out. Friendly staff

  • Beth Baar

Great experience for the whole family. Beautiful jellyfish exhibit!

  • Denise Salvati

Overpriced aquarium not work the price of admission to the aquarium

  • Jason Morgan

Super convenient parking. Little now expensive, but worth it.

  • Minnie Mon

Parking is great. More interesting than the actual Aquarium.

  • CARMEN GOMEZ

It is a beautiful place where you can really meet the fish.

  • Jenah Winkler

Easy place to find parking That's close to the aquarium.

  • Maikel Mocking

Right next to Aquarium. Pay with app or at machine $10

  • linda lawless

Easy check in options include from the App or a kiosk

  • Grant Marshall

It's hard to give a experience about a parking lot

  • Vince Valintine

tight space for 10 bucks but it's downtown Tampa

  • Dawn Duckett

There's plenty to see and the staff is awesome!

  • Catherine Valdez

A little far from aquarium but easy in and out

  • Clifton howard

great place there's a lot to be learned there

  • Terry Currier

Directly across the street from the Aquarium

  • L Wey

Wonderful place for the entire family.

  • Debbie Burnett

Very nice experience with family.

  • Richard Buchanan

Okay easy parking cost $10 a da

  • Lilliam Rodriguez

Spectacular for young and old

  • Joseph Vializ

The Family had a GREAT TIME.

  • Jefrey Ptchersr

Needs more hp parking spots

  • Janet Troehler

Could use better signage.

  • Scott Linscott

Small and fills up fast.

  • evelyn matos

Phenomenal aquarium

  • Eugene McColgan

Its a parking lot!

  • Steven Orozco

Great location.

  • Jami Tauer

easy navigation

  • Juan Carlos Martinez

Nice place

  • Alan Valmassoi

Beautiful

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Lindo

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Nice

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