Beach Life Guide Book
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar overlooking Tampa Bay. Great views of St. Petersburg, as well as downtown Tampa. It's a short 20 minute Uber ride into a very hip and lively town.
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The Birchwood
340 Beach Dr NERooftop bar overlooking Tampa Bay. Great views of St. Petersburg, as well as downtown Tampa. It's a short 20 minute Uber ride into a very hip and lively town.
Bustling, trendy bar mixing old-school & specialty cocktails in a dimly lit, retro-style interior. Sunday's are bottom less Mimosas.
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The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave NBustling, trendy bar mixing old-school & specialty cocktails in a dimly lit, retro-style interior. Sunday's are bottom less Mimosas.
This is a short walk. They have the best BLT's on the and live music most evenings. This is where you'll find all the locals hang out.
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Ka'Tiki
8803 W Gulf BlvdThis is a short walk. They have the best BLT's on the and live music most evenings. This is where you'll find all the locals hang out.
Watch the sunset from their rooftop bar. It a short 10 minute drive down to St. Pete Beach.
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Hotel Zamora
3701 Gulf BlvdWatch the sunset from their rooftop bar. It a short 10 minute drive down to St. Pete Beach.
Food scene
Incredible food in a really quaint part of St. Petersburg. The Uber ride is about 20 minutes.
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The Mill Restaurant
200 Central AveIncredible food in a really quaint part of St. Petersburg. The Uber ride is about 20 minutes.
If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with fresh seafood caught and brought in daily, this is the place! Reservations are absolutely needed! The food and wine are incredible, but does come with a heavy price tag. But, worth it if you want to splurge during your trip!
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Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdIf you are looking for an upscale restaurant with fresh seafood caught and brought in daily, this is the place! Reservations are absolutely needed! The food and wine are incredible, but does come with a heavy price tag. But, worth it if you want to splurge during your trip!
Located around the corner from our house, you'll find casual waterfront dining. The food is good, but their known for their extensive line of beers they brew and liquor they also make.
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Sea Dog Brewing Co.
9610 Gulf BlvdLocated around the corner from our house, you'll find casual waterfront dining. The food is good, but their known for their extensive line of beers they brew and liquor they also make.
This is a hidden gem on the island and it's a 5 minute drive. They make their own homemade pasta . . we've not had a dish that we didn't absolutely love!
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Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine
9524 Blind Pass RdThis is a hidden gem on the island and it's a 5 minute drive. They make their own homemade pasta . . we've not had a dish that we didn't absolutely love!
It's a 5 minute drive up Gulf Boulevard. It's casual and family friendly with an upscale atmosphere. Reservations almost always recommended unless you go early! Great happy hour specials from 4:30 -7 daily in the bar area only. $3 off all appetizers / $2 off all cocktails and $1 off Beer and Wine. Their dirty martini is spectacular!
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Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf BlvdIt's a 5 minute drive up Gulf Boulevard. It's casual and family friendly with an upscale atmosphere. Reservations almost always recommended unless you go early! Great happy hour specials from 4:30 -7 daily in the bar area only. $3 off all appetizers / $2 off all cocktails and $1 off Beer and Wine. Their dirty martini is spectacular!
If you like authentic Mexican, this is your place! This is a local hidden gem on the island. The best wet burrito and margarita around. It's a local hang out so avoid peak eating hours or the wait will be up to 2 hours.
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VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant
10625 Gulf BlvdIf you like authentic Mexican, this is your place! This is a local hidden gem on the island. The best wet burrito and margarita around. It's a local hang out so avoid peak eating hours or the wait will be up to 2 hours.
Seared 1200 Chophouse
5007 Gulf BlvdTop rated steakhouse around!
Casual waterfront dining with indoor and outdoor seating. You literally can see it from our dock, but it's a short drive over to St. Pete Beach.
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Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill
677 75th AveCasual waterfront dining with indoor and outdoor seating. You literally can see it from our dock, but it's a short drive over to St. Pete Beach.
Brick stone pizza parlor. Very casual, always can get a table. Nice and relaxing place with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Britt's Pizza
10709 Gulf BoulevardBrick stone pizza parlor. Very casual, always can get a table. Nice and relaxing place with indoor and outdoor seating.
They specialize in authentic Cuban sandwiches!
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Floridian Restaurant
230 107th AveThey specialize in authentic Cuban sandwiches!
Awesome pizza, but they don't deliver. However, they are just a 5 minute drive up the road.
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Vito & Michael's Pizzeria
7704 Blind Pass RdAwesome pizza, but they don't deliver. However, they are just a 5 minute drive up the road.
Family-operated Italian eatery. Another place that is a 5-7 minute drive.
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Verducci's Pizzeria Trattoria
7800 Blind Pass RdFamily-operated Italian eatery. Another place that is a 5-7 minute drive.
Cozy, elegant bistro & wine bar featuring an Italian & New American dishes.
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Sola Bistro and Wine Bar
6700 Gulf BlvdCozy, elegant bistro & wine bar featuring an Italian & New American dishes.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a great day trip. It's full of animals, rides, and shows. It's a great day for all ages. It's about a 45 minute drive.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrIt's a great day trip. It's full of animals, rides, and shows. It's a great day for all ages. It's about a 45 minute drive.
This is our local bait store. Evening fishing is the best time and we catch alot with live shrimp.
Gulf To Bay Bait & Tackle Shop
6920 Gulf BlvdThis is our local bait store. Evening fishing is the best time and we catch alot with live shrimp.
It's about an hour and 40 minute drive, but great iconic trip!
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Magic Kingdom Park
1180 Seven Seas DriveIt's about an hour and 40 minute drive, but great iconic trip!
If you're into culture and art - this is a great place to spend a day!
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdIf you're into culture and art - this is a great place to spend a day!
This was the home of Winter until the passing in November 2021. It's a small aquarium, but nicely done and not a big time investment.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageThis was the home of Winter until the passing in November 2021. It's a small aquarium, but nicely done and not a big time investment.
Parasailing and watercraft activities at John's Pass, which is just up Gulf Boulevard 7 minutes.
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Parasailing The Pass
12754 Kingfish DrParasailing and watercraft activities at John's Pass, which is just up Gulf Boulevard 7 minutes.
If your comfort navigating the waterways - here is an option for a boat rental.
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Treasure Island Boat Rentals
11025 Gulf BlvdIf your comfort navigating the waterways - here is an option for a boat rental.
Suncoast Watersports
9540 Gulf BlvdSightseeing
Adventure Cruises Inc
9610 Gulf BlvdDolphin watching tours.
Dolphin Racer
3400 Pasadena Ave SAnother option for a dolphin tour.
Essentials
Conveniently located, but more pricy being at the beach. There is an alternate location, but a 10 minute drive.
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Publix Super Market on Treasure Island
111 104th AveConveniently located, but more pricy being at the beach. There is an alternate location, but a 10 minute drive.
If you want authentic / aged Italian meats, homemade cheeses, homemade baked breads and desserts, and wine.
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Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NIf you want authentic / aged Italian meats, homemade cheeses, homemade baked breads and desserts, and wine.
For all of the essentials at a lower price than Publix.
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Winn-Dixie
7625 Blind Pass RdFor all of the essentials at a lower price than Publix.
Spiros Cafe
Authentic Mediterranean market.