Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
Cannot say enough about this ambiance! Great cocktails and dinner, but brunch is the best! Make sure to make a reservation.
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The Urban Stillhouse
2232 5th Ave SCannot say enough about this ambiance! Great cocktails and dinner, but brunch is the best! Make sure to make a reservation.
It's just down the street and this local donut shop is delicious!
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Fray's Donut House
649 34th St NIt's just down the street and this local donut shop is delicious!
Lovely outdoor dining at this French/Vietnamese fusion restaurant.
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Alesia Restaurant
7204 Central Ave NLovely outdoor dining at this French/Vietnamese fusion restaurant.
Best Cuban sandwich in town...and maybe the world! The sweet and spicy slaw is also amazing.
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Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveBest Cuban sandwich in town...and maybe the world! The sweet and spicy slaw is also amazing.
Bandit Coffee Co.
2662 Central AveLocal coffee favorite right down the street.
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1235 Central AvePan Asian deliciousness.
Don't judge a book by it's cover. This sushi place is great.
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Hook's on 9th
1210 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NDon't judge a book by it's cover. This sushi place is great.
My favorite restaurant in town! Thai mexican fusion. The chipotle chicken stir fry must be eaten!
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Nitally's Thai Mex
1163 9th St NMy favorite restaurant in town! Thai mexican fusion. The chipotle chicken stir fry must be eaten!
Dinner and brunch spot
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The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
600 5th St SDinner and brunch spot
Everything is vegan. Everything is amazing.
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Valhalla Bakery St Pete
2444 Central AveEverything is vegan. Everything is amazing.
El Cap Restaurant
3500 4th St NClassic St. Pete burger joint
Yummy fish and other sandwiches right on the St. Pete Pier
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier
610 2nd Ave NEYummy fish and other sandwiches right on the St. Pete Pier
Lively modern Mexican restaurant in downtown St. Pete with a rooftop bar
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Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SLively modern Mexican restaurant in downtown St. Pete with a rooftop bar
Diverse wine list and refined food options
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Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria
241 Central AvenueDiverse wine list and refined food options
One of the best steakhouses in the world! Not to mention the largest private wine collection in the world. Reservations are hard to come by - book 60 days in advance.
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveOne of the best steakhouses in the world! Not to mention the largest private wine collection in the world. Reservations are hard to come by - book 60 days in advance.
Wild Child
2710 Central AvenueCreative and yummy food minutes from our house
Cappy’s Pizza
2900 1st Ave NClassic pizza place
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SSoul-filled Italian
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Carrollwood
13028 N Dale Mabry HwyBreakfast on central avenue
Favorite happy hour spots
Local brewery with games and outdoor seating.
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Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NLocal brewery with games and outdoor seating.
Copper Shaker
169 1st Ave NCraft cocktails
3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St SLocal brewery
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NERooftop bar with views of downtown St. Pete
Calling all dog lovers! Bring your dog and grab a drink :)
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I-Dog Bar
2300 Central AveCalling all dog lovers! Bring your dog and grab a drink :)
Floridian Social Club
687 Central Avenue NorthOld school and awesome cocktail spot
Sightseeing
Splash pad, huge playground, sightseeing, food and more
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St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NESplash pad, huge playground, sightseeing, food and more
Gorgeous architectural marvel filled with art by Salvador Dali
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdGorgeous architectural marvel filled with art by Salvador Dali
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
150 Central AveI know it's an hour and a half away...BUT it is the happiest place on earth. Stay there for a couple days or make it a long day trip.
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Walt Disney World Resort
I know it's an hour and a half away...BUT it is the happiest place on earth. Stay there for a couple days or make it a long day trip.
The Tampa Bay Rays indoor stadium is great for a night out with or without the kids
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Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.The Tampa Bay Rays indoor stadium is great for a night out with or without the kids
Watch a soccer game in the center of the downtown
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Tampa Bay Rowdies
230 1st St SEWatch a soccer game in the center of the downtown
ZooTampa eLowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveAnimals, rides and splashpads
A great day trip just 20-30 minutes from the house
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I-Aquarium ye-Florida
701 Channelside DrA great day trip just 20-30 minutes from the house
My favorite outdoor activities
Crescent Lake
Walking/jogging path, playground, tennis courts
Crisp Park
3600 Poplar St NEPlayground and boat ramp access
Walking/hiking trails, kayaking, bird watching, and more
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Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NEWalking/hiking trails, kayaking, bird watching, and more
Who knew shuffle-boarding could be so entertaining?
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St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
559 Mirror Lake Dr NWho knew shuffle-boarding could be so entertaining?
Northshore Pool
11th Avenue NortheastSwim laps, dive off the diving board, or let the kids play on the water slides
Miles and miles of biking path all over the city of St. Pete. There is a hop-on point approximately 6 blocks from the house
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Pinellas Trail
Pinellas TrailMiles and miles of biking path all over the city of St. Pete. There is a hop-on point approximately 6 blocks from the house
Food, shopping, and local treats
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St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEFood, shopping, and local treats