Williams Pier is located at the intersection of 54th Street South and Shore Boulevard in Gulfport. The first in a series of piers was built in 1907. The latest pier was recently renovated, and a dedication to Bert and Walter Williams was held in June 2001. Bert and Walter Williams, a father and son, were instrumental in the development of Gulfport, serving as city officials for a combined tenure of over twenty-seven years.
Features of the pier:
- 521-foot extension into Boca Ciega Bay providing access to fishing in deeper waters
- Free admission
- Exterior lighting
- Benches
- Fish cleaning table
