Abigail’s Guidebook to West Tampa
Food scene
If you are looking for Cuban food this is the most recommended place by locals!
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Arco Iris Cafe
4001 N Habana AveIf you are looking for Cuban food this is the most recommended place by locals!
Elegant and cozy atmosphere bar and restaurant serving refreshing drinks and cocktails and authentic Caribbean, Hispanic & American mix cuisine.
0.8 miles = 3 min drive or 15 min walk
Burnz Restaurant Bar & Grill
1704 North Howard AvenueElegant and cozy atmosphere bar and restaurant serving refreshing drinks and cocktails and authentic Caribbean, Hispanic & American mix cuisine.
0.8 miles = 3 min drive or 15 min walk
Authentic Tacos and other staples of Mexican cuisine.
0.2 miles = 1 min drive or 5 min walk
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CRAZY BURRITO
2506 W Columbus DrAuthentic Tacos and other staples of Mexican cuisine.
0.2 miles = 1 min drive or 5 min walk
Family owned restaurant. My favorite here is the Cafe con Leche /9made with Cuban coffee of course) and Tostada (cuban bread toast). Also known for their sandwiches.
Los Gringos Tampa
2924 West Tampa Bay BoulevardFamily owned restaurant. My favorite here is the Cafe con Leche /9made with Cuban coffee of course) and Tostada (cuban bread toast). Also known for their sandwiches.
Upscale food court with mixed-use event space. The atmosphere and location on the river is top notch. Always a great place to go to with family and/or friends.
1.9 miles = 6 min drive or 34 min walk
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveUpscale food court with mixed-use event space. The atmosphere and location on the river is top notch. Always a great place to go to with family and/or friends.
1.9 miles = 6 min drive or 34 min walk
The Essentials
Navarro, now owned by CVS, is a known latin pharmacy where you can buy all your pharmacy needs but also food snacks, drinks, and more.
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CVS
1120 E Kennedy BlvdNavarro, now owned by CVS, is a known latin pharmacy where you can buy all your pharmacy needs but also food snacks, drinks, and more.
Nature
This park offers a nice playgound, senior center, picnic tables, tennis courts and jogging trails.
0.8 miles = 3 min drive or 16min walk
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MacFarlane Park
1700 N Macdill AveThis park offers a nice playgound, senior center, picnic tables, tennis courts and jogging trails.
0.8 miles = 3 min drive or 16min walk
Want to tailgate before a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game? You can do that here! This City Park offers sheltered picnic areas with grills, as well as a very nice playground, and nature trails with ponds, one of which you can use for fishing!
3 miles = 8 min drive or 1hr walk
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Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes AveWant to tailgate before a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game? You can do that here! This City Park offers sheltered picnic areas with grills, as well as a very nice playground, and nature trails with ponds, one of which you can use for fishing!
3 miles = 8 min drive or 1hr walk
Our favorite beach to visit with our kids! Very nice like St Pete but a lot less crowded
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Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveOur favorite beach to visit with our kids! Very nice like St Pete but a lot less crowded
We absolutely love this place! It's got everything outdoors: nature trails, fishing, boating, camping, and beautiful white sandy beaches. If we are going to the beach, we prefer to go late afternoon and stay thru the sunset. $5 per car entry fee.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkWe absolutely love this place! It's got everything outdoors: nature trails, fishing, boating, camping, and beautiful white sandy beaches. If we are going to the beach, we prefer to go late afternoon and stay thru the sunset. $5 per car entry fee.
This is a great place to get out and enjoy nature and a great spot for birdwatching. There is a 1.25-mile paved exercise trail. Or you can walk the 3500-foot long boardwalk and climb the observation tower for some amazing views. Canoes and kayaks are also available to rent on-site. Great spot for photoshoots.
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Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher AveThis is a great place to get out and enjoy nature and a great spot for birdwatching. There is a 1.25-mile paved exercise trail. Or you can walk the 3500-foot long boardwalk and climb the observation tower for some amazing views. Canoes and kayaks are also available to rent on-site. Great spot for photoshoots.
Less crowded and more isolated beach, good place to relax.
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Indian Rocks Beach
Less crowded and more isolated beach, good place to relax.
Sightseeing
Really nice to go for a walk, bike, run, or stroll with your friends and family. Enjoy the harbor on one side, and a spectacular trail of nice/big houses on the other side (mix of new and modern with older and historic homes). Usually a nice breeze even on hot days.
6 miles = 16 min drive
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Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore BoulevardReally nice to go for a walk, bike, run, or stroll with your friends and family. Enjoy the harbor on one side, and a spectacular trail of nice/big houses on the other side (mix of new and modern with older and historic homes). Usually a nice breeze even on hot days.
6 miles = 16 min drive
2.6-mile-long paved trail following the Hillsborough River through downtown Tampa and its an experience on its own. It's got great access to some of Tampa's best museums. It is also lined with trees, cafes and restaurants, water bikes and taxis access.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk2.6-mile-long paved trail following the Hillsborough River through downtown Tampa and its an experience on its own. It's got great access to some of Tampa's best museums. It is also lined with trees, cafes and restaurants, water bikes and taxis access.
Tampa's historic Latin quarter and was at one time the Cigar Capital of the World. Check out the Cuban restaurants, Tampa Bay Baseball Museum, Ybor City Museum State Park, or grab a beer at a local brewery. They also feature numerous bars and nightclubs in the evening.
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Ybor City
Tampa's historic Latin quarter and was at one time the Cigar Capital of the World. Check out the Cuban restaurants, Tampa Bay Baseball Museum, Ybor City Museum State Park, or grab a beer at a local brewery. They also feature numerous bars and nightclubs in the evening.
Sports
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyHome of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Home of the Tampa Bay Rays
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHome of the Tampa Bay Lighting
Fun
Do you love Roller Coasters? If this is the place for you! Just a 20 min drive north of our unit.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrDo you love Roller Coasters? If this is the place for you! Just a 20 min drive north of our unit.
In addition to observing ocean life, you can also take behind the scenes tours, go on a dolphin cruise, and even snorkel with sharks! Great to spend the day with family especially if you got little ones.
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Floridan akvaario
701 Channelside DrIn addition to observing ocean life, you can also take behind the scenes tours, go on a dolphin cruise, and even snorkel with sharks! Great to spend the day with family especially if you got little ones.