Lisa's Guidebook
Beach
Peaceful beach, especially on weekdays, parking is metered but free parking area in guest binder at condo
Multiple beaches in and around St Pete to Clearwater
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St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdMultiple beaches in and around St Pete to Clearwater
Take a quick boat tour to this small island. Great for a trip to get shells and walk beach/swim
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Shell Key
Take a quick boat tour to this small island. Great for a trip to get shells and walk beach/swim
Upham Beach
6850 Beach PlazaFood scene
Sunset celebration here every evening with bell ringing. Serene and beautiful - frozen margaritas , drinks, food (mostly pub style) but views and sunsets here are amazing
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Paradise Grille
900 Gulf WaySunset celebration here every evening with bell ringing. Serene and beautiful - frozen margaritas , drinks, food (mostly pub style) but views and sunsets here are amazing
Raw oysters, chargrilled oysters, grouper - everything is consistent and food always great - one of our very favorite places!
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The Island Grille & Raw Bar
210 Madonna BlvdRaw oysters, chargrilled oysters, grouper - everything is consistent and food always great - one of our very favorite places!
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SReservation recommended
Breakfast and lunch spot - great food but busy on weekends
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Sea Horse
800 Pass a Grille WayBreakfast and lunch spot - great food but busy on weekends
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Great breakfast place
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdGreat seafood and outside dining
Chill Restaurant & Bar
357 Corey AveTeak St. Pete
800 2nd Ave NE
Stillwaters Tavern
224 Beach Dr NEThis has become if of our favorites. Amazing drinks, great food with views. A must!
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Sea Dog Brewing Co.
9610 Gulf BlvdThis has become if of our favorites. Amazing drinks, great food with views. A must!
Vito & Michael's Pizzeria
7704 Blind Pass RdTuttorosso Pizzeria
7863 Blind Pass RdNeptune Grill
5501 Shore Blvd SGreek food with inside and outside seating.
Twistee Treat
6900 Gulf BlvdHow many soft serve flavors can one place have?
Sightseeing
Boardwalk with some restaurants, ice cream shops, candy shops, many stores, wave runner and boat rentals, boat trips (dolphin viewings). Great place to see dolphins as well.
Shopping with husband daycare (sports bar/cigar lounge), jet ski rentals, restaurants, boat tours
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Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardShopping with husband daycare (sports bar/cigar lounge), jet ski rentals, restaurants, boat tours
See sting rays, manatees, dolphins, sharks and all types of fish and birds. When we went there were 300 manatees there! All free, including free parking
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I-Center Yokubuka I-Manatee
6990 Dickman RdSee sting rays, manatees, dolphins, sharks and all types of fish and birds. When we went there were 300 manatees there! All free, including free parking
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkMany places to explore!
Orange picking and local store with giant lemons, local honey, gifts, etc
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Dooley Groves
1651 Stephens RdOrange picking and local store with giant lemons, local honey, gifts, etc
Ferry goes to Egmont Key where gopher tortoises wander the island (hundreds of them), lighthouse and very quiet beach areas
Egmont Key, Florida 33715, USA
Ferry goes to Egmont Key where gopher tortoises wander the island (hundreds of them), lighthouse and very quiet beach areas
Rescue facility where you get to hear about their rescues and understand why the dolphins need to actually be there - great non-profit
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageRescue facility where you get to hear about their rescues and understand why the dolphins need to actually be there - great non-profit
Fresh fruit, fresh squeezed juice, food items and local handmade items
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Corey Avenue Sunday Market on St. Pete Beach
398-300 Corey AveFresh fruit, fresh squeezed juice, food items and local handmade items
Tortoises are all over the beautiful, untouched island. Great trip for 1/2 day.
Egmont Key, Florida 33715, USA
Tortoises are all over the beautiful, untouched island. Great trip for 1/2 day.
Surprised to see how clean and fun this place is. A great place to see manatee up close. Fun for all ages.
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ZooTampa eLowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveSurprised to see how clean and fun this place is. A great place to see manatee up close. Fun for all ages.
Great to kayak here, especially when you can get into the springs. We swam in the springs in the warmer months. Don’t swim in the murky part of the river!
Three Sisters Springs
Great to kayak here, especially when you can get into the springs. We swam in the springs in the warmer months. Don’t swim in the murky part of the river!
Kayaking/Swimming with manatees
Info in binder for guests but approx $35. To rent a kayak and go into the springs. You are allowed to swim as well.
About an hour an a half to get here but we have gone multiple times early in the day and returned to the pool to relax afterwards
Crystal Springs
About an hour an a half to get here but we have gone multiple times early in the day and returned to the pool to relax afterwards
Kayaking here is amazing! Baby dolphin playing under our kayaks and right next to us, manatee sightings, saw a live sea horse and the staff at this place is outrageously kind! Highly recommend!!
Topwater Kayak Outpost
3500 Pinellas Bayway SKayaking here is amazing! Baby dolphin playing under our kayaks and right next to us, manatee sightings, saw a live sea horse and the staff at this place is outrageously kind! Highly recommend!!
Kayaking here is unbelievable! Manatee,sea horses, dolphins, eagle nests. Always amazing. Beaches and tons to discover.
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Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthKayaking here is unbelievable! Manatee,sea horses, dolphins, eagle nests. Always amazing. Beaches and tons to discover.
Dance
Dancing inside (lounge) and outside. Motown music often. People on the dance floor of all ages. We have seen kids with their parents and elderly. Fun times here always!
Music so great that it’s hard to stay off the dance floor. Check their website/calendar to see what kind of live music is playing.
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JD's Restaurant & Lounge
125 Gulf BlvdMusic so great that it’s hard to stay off the dance floor. Check their website/calendar to see what kind of live music is playing.