Judith's Guidebook
Groceries
Publix Super Market at Bardmoor Promenade
10801 Starkey RdThis is a reasonably priced grocery store that does carry a lot of organic products. They have a brand of their own and great produce. The selection of cheese is great too. Save some money and shop here for really good quality. What you can’t find here in organics you can head to the near by Whole Foods for.
28 locals recommend
ALDI
1551 34th St NThis is a reasonably priced grocery store that does carry a lot of organic products. They have a brand of their own and great produce. The selection of cheese is great too. Save some money and shop here for really good quality. What you can’t find here in organics you can head to the near by Whole Foods for.
Winn-Dixie
10202 Seminole BlvdEarth Fare
7774 113th St NThis store is very much like Whole Foods
Sightseeing
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageThis is great for kids and adults. There is a cost.
St. Pete has been voted one of the top 10 destinations in the world. Beach drive on the water front, features amazing restaurants, museums, art galleries,
391 locals recommend
Downtown
St. Pete has been voted one of the top 10 destinations in the world. Beach drive on the water front, features amazing restaurants, museums, art galleries,
Parks & Rec
Self explanatory!
There is a back entrance you can ride the bike to easily from Faye-Mae. 2 mile bike/walking trail.
38 locals recommend
Lake Seminole Park
10015 Park Blvd NThere is a back entrance you can ride the bike to easily from Faye-Mae. 2 mile bike/walking trail.
This is a great park to take kids to with it’s 1 mile boardwalk through the mangroves and nature education center.
59 locals recommend
Sawgrass Lake Park
7400 25th St NThis is a great park to take kids to with it’s 1 mile boardwalk through the mangroves and nature education center.
Amenities:
boat ramp
fishing
parking
dog park
fishing platform
playground equipment
restrooms
6-mile trail shared use
fitness area
eight picnic shelters and grills - reserve shelters online
Boat ramp (non-combustion engine)
36 locals recommend
Walsingham Park
12615 102nd AveAmenities:
boat ramp
fishing
parking
dog park
fishing platform
playground equipment
restrooms
6-mile trail shared use
fitness area
eight picnic shelters and grills - reserve shelters online
Boat ramp (non-combustion engine)
This park has the absolute best play ground in the County. Just outside it is an outdoor workout station. On the property is a preforming arts center and they have outdoor concerts in the fall months. Plus a lot more! I recommend looking at their website’s events
48 locals recommend
Largo Central Park
101 Central Park DrThis park has the absolute best play ground in the County. Just outside it is an outdoor workout station. On the property is a preforming arts center and they have outdoor concerts in the fall months. Plus a lot more! I recommend looking at their website’s events
George C. McGough Nature Park
11901 146th St NDay trips
These are suggestions for Day Trips.
This is a beautiful place to spend the day at the beach bring your lunch. Then head to Pass-a-grill for an early dinner (see guide entry for suggestion). Downtown St. Petersburg is on the way home too for dinner, or see listing for day trip to St. Pete.
23 locals recommend
Ft Desoto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SThis is a beautiful place to spend the day at the beach bring your lunch. Then head to Pass-a-grill for an early dinner (see guide entry for suggestion). Downtown St. Petersburg is on the way home too for dinner, or see listing for day trip to St. Pete.
This is a fun place to go on reasonably priced dolphin cruises. One them takes you out to one if the barrier Islands for shelling. Either before or after stop in at one of the greek restaurants. My favorite is Hellas.
Tarpon is a great place for kids to learn about where sponges come from. It is kind of touristie- but I go there fairly often
340 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon AveThis is a fun place to go on reasonably priced dolphin cruises. One them takes you out to one if the barrier Islands for shelling. Either before or after stop in at one of the greek restaurants. My favorite is Hellas.
Tarpon is a great place for kids to learn about where sponges come from. It is kind of touristie- but I go there fairly often
Downtown Dunedin is a great place to stop after a day at the sponge docks in Tarpon or day trip to Honeymoon Island or Caladesi Island on Dunedin Cause way.
Downtown has a really great Mexican restaurant or cafe Alfresco.
82 locals recommend
Dunedin Downtown Market
420 Main StDowntown Dunedin is a great place to stop after a day at the sponge docks in Tarpon or day trip to Honeymoon Island or Caladesi Island on Dunedin Cause way.
Downtown has a really great Mexican restaurant or cafe Alfresco.
Caladesi is accessible by ferry off Dunedin causeway. Honeymoon Island is too. Both ate hreat for shelling and just being on a beautiful beach exploring is its charm.
94 locals recommend
Caladesi Island
Caladesi is accessible by ferry off Dunedin causeway. Honeymoon Island is too. Both ate hreat for shelling and just being on a beautiful beach exploring is its charm.
Bok Tower Gardens
I love this place! Don’t go on Sunday as they don’t do the live concert and that’s an amazing experience you won’t want to miss. They do have a children’s area but kids might get bored wondering around with you.
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower BoulevardBok Tower Gardens
I love this place! Don’t go on Sunday as they don’t do the live concert and that’s an amazing experience you won’t want to miss. They do have a children’s area but kids might get bored wondering around with you.
Safety Harbor is a wonderful quaint town on the bay. They often have events and is best known for its spa resort. You can get a day pass and enjoy their mineral spring fed pool, hot tub, sauna and gym. I have often gone just to have a relax day, sometimes treating myself to a massage then a stroll downtown and a meal. So many awesome restaurants to choose from!
109 locals recommend
Safety Harbor
500 Main StSafety Harbor is a wonderful quaint town on the bay. They often have events and is best known for its spa resort. You can get a day pass and enjoy their mineral spring fed pool, hot tub, sauna and gym. I have often gone just to have a relax day, sometimes treating myself to a massage then a stroll downtown and a meal. So many awesome restaurants to choose from!
Food scene
Tarpon Day Trip: my favorite place to eat. Bakery is so so. Taramasou is the only thing I get-yum!
97 locals recommend
Hellas Restaurant and Bakery
785 Dodecanese BlvdTarpon Day Trip: my favorite place to eat. Bakery is so so. Taramasou is the only thing I get-yum!
This is a great place to purchase local fresh and local organic produce plus other speciality foods, crafts, etc. they typically have entertainment. It is right near the water front and you can stroll around visiting parks and museums. Shop or just hang out at one of beach drive’s outdoor cafes.
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEThis is a great place to purchase local fresh and local organic produce plus other speciality foods, crafts, etc. they typically have entertainment. It is right near the water front and you can stroll around visiting parks and museums. Shop or just hang out at one of beach drive’s outdoor cafes.
First Watch
13200 Seminole BlvdGreat fresh food dining for breakfast and lunch.
This place is awesome you pick your crust and add any toping of your choosing, huge selection, no per toping charge.
Pieology Pizzeria, Seminole
11165 Park Blvd NThis place is awesome you pick your crust and add any toping of your choosing, huge selection, no per toping charge.
Big Jim's Famous
10395 Seminole Blvd4 star bbq and more
Angry Pepper Tap House
9366 Oakhurst RdFantastic BBQ!
There are 3 locations-this one is the closest. Best breakfast in the area!
110 locals recommend
Frog Pond
16909 Gulf BlvdThere are 3 locations-this one is the closest. Best breakfast in the area!
This is a large dine-in movie theater. The food is good if you can eat in the dark. I love the steak salad.
25 locals recommend
Studio Movie Grill Seminole
7718 113th St NThis is a large dine-in movie theater. The food is good if you can eat in the dark. I love the steak salad.
For some of the popular chain restaurants. There is a Chilis, Olive Garden, Red Lobster- also they have a Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and more shopping
33 locals recommend
Largo Mall
10500 Ulmerton RdFor some of the popular chain restaurants. There is a Chilis, Olive Garden, Red Lobster- also they have a Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and more shopping
Not My Favorite
Many people enjoy this beach. I do not. It is very commercial, touristy and not at all quaint. Look it up and see what you might like.
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveMany people enjoy this beach. I do not. It is very commercial, touristy and not at all quaint. Look it up and see what you might like.
Kids
A great explore while they play place anytime. Free Tuesdays held on the first Tuesday of every month, with Free Museum admission from 12-6pm.
224 locals recommend
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaA great explore while they play place anytime. Free Tuesdays held on the first Tuesday of every month, with Free Museum admission from 12-6pm.
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveAnother interactive museum for kids.
I just love this zoo. It’s not the world’s largest but it makes for a great day for the kids.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveI just love this zoo. It’s not the world’s largest but it makes for a great day for the kids.
On the beach, this is one place I just love! Its not huge but a great learning experience for the whole family.
88 locals recommend
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf BlvdOn the beach, this is one place I just love! Its not huge but a great learning experience for the whole family.
Featuring Narrows Environmental Education Center. Also known as the "Turtle Park" for its abundant aquatic turtle population, The Narrows Environmental Education Center is located in McGough Nature Park along the Intracoastal Waterway. The center houses live animal exhibits and hands-on activities for children. The park also offers several environmental education programs.
48 locals recommend
George C. McGough Nature Park
11901 146th St NFeaturing Narrows Environmental Education Center. Also known as the "Turtle Park" for its abundant aquatic turtle population, The Narrows Environmental Education Center is located in McGough Nature Park along the Intracoastal Waterway. The center houses live animal exhibits and hands-on activities for children. The park also offers several environmental education programs.