Guidebook for Tampa
Parks & Nature
It has a great run/walk/bike path along the Hillsborough River. Dog friendly with water stations and waste stations. Great playground for the kids with swings and jungle gym and slides.
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Rivercrest Park
4802 N BlvdIt has a great run/walk/bike path along the Hillsborough River. Dog friendly with water stations and waste stations. Great playground for the kids with swings and jungle gym and slides.
Fort De Soto is one of our favorite Beaches! Located at the southern tip of Tampa Bay it has an amazing beach, historic fort, nature / bike trails, kayak rentals and plenty of parking. Just be sure to bring some cash, there is a $5 entry fee.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkFort De Soto is one of our favorite Beaches! Located at the southern tip of Tampa Bay it has an amazing beach, historic fort, nature / bike trails, kayak rentals and plenty of parking. Just be sure to bring some cash, there is a $5 entry fee.
Clearwater Beach is consistently rated as on of the top beaches in North America year after year!
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Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveClearwater Beach is consistently rated as on of the top beaches in North America year after year!
Shopping
Publix Super Market at Hillsboro Plaza
2724 W Hillsborough AveWhole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrTarget
1544 N Dale Mabry HwyFood Scene
One of my favorite neighborhood pizza place. No delivery and cash only.
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Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveOne of my favorite neighborhood pizza place. No delivery and cash only.
Great food, full bar, craft cocktails and a nice outdoor bar with TV's to watch a game.
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The C House
6005 N Florida AveGreat food, full bar, craft cocktails and a nice outdoor bar with TV's to watch a game.
Re-purposed historical warehouse at the north end of the River Walk. There are multiple local eateries inside this open air concept venue with a little something for everyone! One of our favorite places! Another Must see uniquely Tampa.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveRe-purposed historical warehouse at the north end of the River Walk. There are multiple local eateries inside this open air concept venue with a little something for everyone! One of our favorite places! Another Must see uniquely Tampa.
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveOur go-to neighborhood diner!
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveAwesome ramen noodle bowls!
Funky fun place for dinner that also hosts a Sunday brunch menu known as "Soul Food Sunday"!
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveFunky fun place for dinner that also hosts a Sunday brunch menu known as "Soul Food Sunday"!
One of our favorite YBOR restaurants! Great happy hour special from 4 to 7 pm offering half price entrees.
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Lion's Den- Ybor
1702 E 7th AveOne of our favorite YBOR restaurants! Great happy hour special from 4 to 7 pm offering half price entrees.
Hands down our favorite steak place and an iconic Tampa experience! Be sure to make a reservation well in advance of your trip and also be sure to make a reservation for the dessert room after dinner. About 2 miles away.
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveHands down our favorite steak place and an iconic Tampa experience! Be sure to make a reservation well in advance of your trip and also be sure to make a reservation for the dessert room after dinner. About 2 miles away.
Billys is a cool local spot on the way to or back from Fort De Soto. Great seafood and a crows nest style bar up top with great views!
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Billy’s Stone Crab
1 Collany RdBillys is a cool local spot on the way to or back from Fort De Soto. Great seafood and a crows nest style bar up top with great views!
Great beach bar & grill if you're heading over to Clearwater Beach for the day.
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StGreat beach bar & grill if you're heading over to Clearwater Beach for the day.
Another Great Spot on the way to or back from Fort Desoto Beach and they also have a nice brunch buffet on the weekends.
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The Island Grille & Raw Bar
210 Madonna BlvdAnother Great Spot on the way to or back from Fort Desoto Beach and they also have a nice brunch buffet on the weekends.
Best Chinese Food ever!! You will not believe the portions.
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Yummy House China Bistro
2620 E Hillsborough AveBest Chinese Food ever!! You will not believe the portions.
The Mill Restaurant
200 Central AveYou must try The Mill, it's worth the drive.
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdGreat Seafood.
Oystercatchers
2900 Bayport DrSteelbach
1902 N Ola AveAt Armature Works. one of the best restaruants in town.
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrDowntown Tampa's Latest Outdoor, Waterfront food Venue.
Drinks & Nightlife
Less than a mile away, local neighborhood Bar with outdoor patio and live music on the weekends.
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Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveLess than a mile away, local neighborhood Bar with outdoor patio and live music on the weekends.
Good selection of beers (wine & beer only). They always have something new on tap. Great outdoor patio area with live music, and a good food menu.
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveGood selection of beers (wine & beer only). They always have something new on tap. Great outdoor patio area with live music, and a good food menu.
Great liquor store on the way to our place from the airport. It's also next to a super target and whole foods as well.
Total Wine & More
1720 N Dale Mabry HwyGreat liquor store on the way to our place from the airport. It's also next to a super target and whole foods as well.
Hop on - Hop off Bus Tour of 12 Local Breweries. You're never more than 3 miles from home. Easiest way to hop on is walk to Brew Bus Brewery or the Independent. for Schedules and tickets visit: https://www.brewbususa.com/tours/tampa-bay/
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Brew Bus Brewing
Hop on - Hop off Bus Tour of 12 Local Breweries. You're never more than 3 miles from home. Easiest way to hop on is walk to Brew Bus Brewery or the Independent. for Schedules and tickets visit: https://www.brewbususa.com/tours/tampa-bay/
The Getaway is a waterfront tiki bar and another favorite spot to have lunch or dinner along the water when heading to or from St. Pete.
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The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd NThe Getaway is a waterfront tiki bar and another favorite spot to have lunch or dinner along the water when heading to or from St. Pete.
Rick's is a great little spot tucked away on the river with full bar, descent food menu and live music on the weekends. Also great for people watching ;)
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Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueRick's is a great little spot tucked away on the river with full bar, descent food menu and live music on the weekends. Also great for people watching ;)
Seminole Hard Rock Total and Casino is undergoing a $700 Million Expansion slated to open Mid 2019 and is a an easy 10 minute drive or Uber ride.
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Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdSeminole Hard Rock Total and Casino is undergoing a $700 Million Expansion slated to open Mid 2019 and is a an easy 10 minute drive or Uber ride.
This is a Great Local Bar/Live Music Venue. Find them on Facebook for event schedules. You'll be glad you did. Located less than a mile away, think about Uber or Lyft.
The Blue Note Bar
This is a Great Local Bar/Live Music Venue. Find them on Facebook for event schedules. You'll be glad you did. Located less than a mile away, think about Uber or Lyft.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have children, don't forget to pack their swim suits because the Florida Aquarium has a great outdoor splash pad for the kids and bar for parents while watching the kids have a blast! We spend a good amount of time here in the summer!
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Floridan akvaario
701 Channelside DrIf you have children, don't forget to pack their swim suits because the Florida Aquarium has a great outdoor splash pad for the kids and bar for parents while watching the kids have a blast! We spend a good amount of time here in the summer!
The Lowry Park Zoo is world class and one of our favorite places to visit! The zoo also features a splash pad for the kids so be sure to pack a swim suit.
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ZooTampa Lowry Parkissa
1101 W Sligh AveThe Lowry Park Zoo is world class and one of our favorite places to visit! The zoo also features a splash pad for the kids so be sure to pack a swim suit.
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens is always a blast for the whole family!
Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and host to multiple live concerts and special events.
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Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyHome of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and host to multiple live concerts and special events.
Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning "Go Bolts!" and multiple live concerts and events. Are you a Hockey Fan? Be sure to ask our host about the availability of tickets to see your favorite Hockey Team.
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Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHome of the Tampa Bay Lightning "Go Bolts!" and multiple live concerts and events. Are you a Hockey Fan? Be sure to ask our host about the availability of tickets to see your favorite Hockey Team.
Arts & Culture
Tampa's performing arts center located on the River Walk.
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David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlTampa's performing arts center located on the River Walk.