Erika’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ballast Point Park is situated on the east coast of South Tampa. It features a 600-foot pier, a splash pad, picnic areas, a boat ramp and much more! See stunning sunrises over the Hillsborough Bay and a view of downtown Tampa. The Taste of Boston restaurant offers food, snacks, and bait.
86 locals recommend
Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay BlvdBallast Point Park is situated on the east coast of South Tampa. It features a 600-foot pier, a splash pad, picnic areas, a boat ramp and much more! See stunning sunrises over the Hillsborough Bay and a view of downtown Tampa. The Taste of Boston restaurant offers food, snacks, and bait.
A hidden gem in South Tampa, this spacious park is the perfect place to bring the family to relax or have a picnic. Children enjoy can enjoy the sandy playground and beach. Picnic Island Park offers a sand volleyball court and a disc golf course. A dog beach is located near the boat ramp and pier.
33 locals recommend
Picnic Island Park
7404 Picnic Island BlvdA hidden gem in South Tampa, this spacious park is the perfect place to bring the family to relax or have a picnic. Children enjoy can enjoy the sandy playground and beach. Picnic Island Park offers a sand volleyball court and a disc golf course. A dog beach is located near the boat ramp and pier.
Located only one mile from the property is the Bayshore Linear Park Trail. It is claimed to be the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, stretching 4.5 miles along the waterfront from Gandy Boulevard at south to Columbus Statue Park at north. You get spectacular views of the Bay and the downtown skyline.
222 locals recommend
Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore BoulevardLocated only one mile from the property is the Bayshore Linear Park Trail. It is claimed to be the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, stretching 4.5 miles along the waterfront from Gandy Boulevard at south to Columbus Statue Park at north. You get spectacular views of the Bay and the downtown skyline.
Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors.
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveClearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors.
Treasure Island, located along the Gulf of Mexico, boasts white sandy beaches, pristine waters, welcoming hotels, unique restaurants and family-friendly attractions.
236 locals recommend
Treasure Island
Treasure Island, located along the Gulf of Mexico, boasts white sandy beaches, pristine waters, welcoming hotels, unique restaurants and family-friendly attractions.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando.
Indian Rocks Beach is still very attractive to visitors and vacationers alike, but for different reasons—mainly front-row access to the sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters, soft sugar sand, and all that comes along with the locale of this barrier island beauty.
338 locals recommend
Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach is still very attractive to visitors and vacationers alike, but for different reasons—mainly front-row access to the sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters, soft sugar sand, and all that comes along with the locale of this barrier island beauty.
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs.
Universal Studio's sprawling water park offers high-thrill slides & rides, plus low-key pools.
599 locals recommend
Universal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal BlvdUniversal Studio's sprawling water park offers high-thrill slides & rides, plus low-key pools.
Striking mixed-use event space offering an upscale food court, bar & lounge in lofty, historic digs.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveStriking mixed-use event space offering an upscale food court, bar & lounge in lofty, historic digs.
Food scene
A family-owned, old-fashioned ice cream shop located in South Tampa serving sweet joy since 1958. They offer authentic soft serve cones in various dipped flavors like cherry & blue raspberry. A local favorite!
8 locals recommend
Dairy Joy
3813 S Manhattan Ave A family-owned, old-fashioned ice cream shop located in South Tampa serving sweet joy since 1958. They offer authentic soft serve cones in various dipped flavors like cherry & blue raspberry. A local favorite!
Chill Bros Scoop Shop
3302 W Bay to Bay BlvdThey make their own amazing ice creams! Must try!
Inspired by spain's tapas scene, bulla's tantalizing creations are served as they're prepared, to be shared amongst good friends and paired with a great wine.
52 locals recommend
Bulla Gastrobar
930 S Howard AveInspired by spain's tapas scene, bulla's tantalizing creations are served as they're prepared, to be shared amongst good friends and paired with a great wine.
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
53 locals recommend
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4110 W Boy Scout BlvdUpscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Bayside haunt for Hawaiian-style chow, featuring a lively poolside lounge & dockside dining.
80 locals recommend
Hula Bay Club
5210 W Tyson AveBayside haunt for Hawaiian-style chow, featuring a lively poolside lounge & dockside dining.
THE ATMOSPHERE OF A SPEAKEASY COMBINED WITH THE LOVE OF COFFEE – THAT’S WHAT YOU GET AT THE BLIND TIGER
15 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
934 S Howard AveTHE ATMOSPHERE OF A SPEAKEASY COMBINED WITH THE LOVE OF COFFEE – THAT’S WHAT YOU GET AT THE BLIND TIGER
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, sometimes referred to as Tropical Smoothie, or Tropical, is a restaurant franchise in the United States. In addition to smoothies, the cafes offer sandwiches, wraps, salads, flat breads, and introduced bowls to their food line in 2017.
9 locals recommend
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10720 Park Blvd NTropical Smoothie Cafe, sometimes referred to as Tropical Smoothie, or Tropical, is a restaurant franchise in the United States. In addition to smoothies, the cafes offer sandwiches, wraps, salads, flat breads, and introduced bowls to their food line in 2017.
Japanese restaurant specializing in tableside hibachi & sushi in subdued, contemporary environs.
8 locals recommend
Koto Japanese Steak House
533 S Howard AveJapanese restaurant specializing in tableside hibachi & sushi in subdued, contemporary environs.
Vibrant stop for smoothies, juices, wheatgrass drinks & popsicles in a simple counter-serve setting.
6 locals recommend
Xtreme Juice | Tampa Smoothies & Juice Bar
619 S Dale Mabry HwyVibrant stop for smoothies, juices, wheatgrass drinks & popsicles in a simple counter-serve setting.