Chillax Inn's Neighborhood Guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
These are some of our favorite places to eat that are close. There are many great restaurants and tons of fast food in the area.
Mmmmm. Try to show up when they are making them fresh, and they will give you one off of the line while they are warm!
32 locals recommend
Krispy Kreme
5310 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyMmmmm. Try to show up when they are making them fresh, and they will give you one off of the line while they are warm!
The family loves seafood. Eating on the patio is fun. Bring a jacket if it cools off at night. A lil pricey, but seafood always is.
43 locals recommend
Joe's Crab Shack
10 Blake BlvdThe family loves seafood. Eating on the patio is fun. Bring a jacket if it cools off at night. A lil pricey, but seafood always is.
Awesome theater and place to eat. Wait staff takes care of you while you watch a movie. Even has a little button to summon the wait staff so you don't have to move. They have a full menu and good food. A little pricey, but a fun way to watch a movie!
37 locals recommend
Studio Movie Grill - Sunset Walk
3204 Margaritaville BlvdAwesome theater and place to eat. Wait staff takes care of you while you watch a movie. Even has a little button to summon the wait staff so you don't have to move. They have a full menu and good food. A little pricey, but a fun way to watch a movie!
Smokey Bones
2911 Vineland RoadGreat food, cool atmosphere. The little ones even had dessert!
Great food. We went on a day they had a balloon artist. That was pretty neat!
117 locals recommend
Chuy's
7913 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyGreat food. We went on a day they had a balloon artist. That was pretty neat!
Great place to eat right by Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach. You can smell the ocean breeze blowing in.
35 locals recommend
Crabby's Dockside
37 Causeway BlvdGreat place to eat right by Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach. You can smell the ocean breeze blowing in.
Rainforest Cafe
1800 East Buena Vista DriveA fun place to eat in Disney Springs
I laugh every time I see these pictures of my kids goofing off waiting for their food.
14 locals recommend
Margaritaville Restaurant
6000 Universal Studios PlazaI laugh every time I see these pictures of my kids goofing off waiting for their food.
Cool little Caribbean restaurant by Cocoa beach. We caught it when they had a live mariachi band and a local celebration out front.
81 locals recommend
The Tiny Turtle
249 Minutemen CausewayCool little Caribbean restaurant by Cocoa beach. We caught it when they had a live mariachi band and a local celebration out front.
Cool place to eat. Waited forever. And by forever I mean over 2 hours. We stayed and lost most patience by the time we got in, but the food was great. Right on Cocoa Beach. Neat atmosphere inside, and outside is right on the beach.
301 locals recommend
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayCool place to eat. Waited forever. And by forever I mean over 2 hours. We stayed and lost most patience by the time we got in, but the food was great. Right on Cocoa Beach. Neat atmosphere inside, and outside is right on the beach.
El Borrego
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyGreat authentic mexican food over by Fun Spot America
T-Rex Cafe
1676 E Buena Vista DrNeat atmosphere and some weird drinks the kids enjoy
Bahama Breeze
8160 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyMichelle loves this place. The food is pretty good.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
7890 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyAll the kids ate everything which is always a good sign.
If you head toward Tampa Bay, this is a great place to eat in Venice. The pier is awesome.
76 locals recommend
Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SIf you head toward Tampa Bay, this is a great place to eat in Venice. The pier is awesome.
The kids and Michelle love this place. Live music and seafood. This is definitely one of our favorites
51 locals recommend
The Wharf at Sunset Walk
3274 Margaritaville BlvdThe kids and Michelle love this place. Live music and seafood. This is definitely one of our favorites
Cool place to eat. The sing-a-longs are fun and the kids love the shakes.
26 locals recommend
Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs™
1506 E Buena Vista DrCool place to eat. The sing-a-longs are fun and the kids love the shakes.
Island Wing Company - Rolling Oaks
3267 Rolling Oaks BoulevardGreat wings with a beachy vibe
Hard Rock Cafe
6050 Universal BlvdGreat food at Universal Studios
El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina
3227 Margaritaville BoulevardGood margaritas in Margaritaville
4 Corners Tavern
8250 Champions Gate BlvdThis place has really good food. Aleigha recommends everything.
Weekends have live bands. There are fun games outside like corn hole and jenga, and a few fire pits if you want to sit outside. The food pricing is reasonable and my kids loved it. One time the band played 90's music all night, and I wanted to drink beers and stay all night.
Rock & Brews
Weekends have live bands. There are fun games outside like corn hole and jenga, and a few fire pits if you want to sit outside. The food pricing is reasonable and my kids loved it. One time the band played 90's music all night, and I wanted to drink beers and stay all night.
Fun hangouts
Bonanza Golf and Gifts
7761 W US-192Fun mini golf on a mini mountain by cici's pizza.
The best go karts we have ever ridden. My boys and I loved it. Spendy, but awesome! Worth the drive!!! Kwayd was so competitive, he even had a little fender bender. He is 8. The girls were not interested. LAME
6 locals recommend
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
5228 Vanguard StreetThe best go karts we have ever ridden. My boys and I loved it. Spendy, but awesome! Worth the drive!!! Kwayd was so competitive, he even had a little fender bender. He is 8. The girls were not interested. LAME
One of our favorites. Cool places to eat, mini golf, state of the art movie theater. Long walk from parking though, but fun.
991 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal BlvdOne of our favorites. Cool places to eat, mini golf, state of the art movie theater. Long walk from parking though, but fun.
Lots of cool shops, restaurants, and entertainment. And free parking!!
2430 locals recommend
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrLots of cool shops, restaurants, and entertainment. And free parking!!
This is the best mini golf we have found so far! We played the easy course since we had all the littles. It was a very cool course. Kids had a blast and you can feed small alligators when you are done. Highly recommended by the whole fam, and not too far from the house. (10-15 min)
36 locals recommend
Congo River Golf
4777 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyThis is the best mini golf we have found so far! We played the easy course since we had all the littles. It was a very cool course. Kids had a blast and you can feed small alligators when you are done. Highly recommended by the whole fam, and not too far from the house. (10-15 min)
Hollywood Studios Entrance
The new Star Wars land is amazing!
We love it here! The new Harry Potter ride closes early everyday (like 5 hours early), so go ride it first!!
750 locals recommend
Universal's Islands of Adventure
6000 Universal BlvdWe love it here! The new Harry Potter ride closes early everyday (like 5 hours early), so go ride it first!!
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BoulevardVery cool park. We love Universal!!
Basin
1720 Buena Vista DrAleigha begs to go every time!! Smelly soaps and bath salts. The boys hate it !!
Fun go karts. Pricey, but fun. Very cool atmosphere.
116 locals recommend
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
9299 Universal BlvdFun go karts. Pricey, but fun. Very cool atmosphere.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
8501 International DrFun course over by Universal
The kids and wife really enjoy these escape games. Seems to me like an overpriced way to keep you locked in a room for an hour. I do like watching them freak out when they figure something out, though.
25 locals recommend
The Escape Game Orlando
8145 International DrThe kids and wife really enjoy these escape games. Seems to me like an overpriced way to keep you locked in a room for an hour. I do like watching them freak out when they figure something out, though.
Dezerland Park Orlando
5250 International DrFun go karts and neat place
1000 calorie or more shakes. Great for dentist bills. By Hard Rock cafe in Universal Studios
19 locals recommend
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
6000 Universal Blvd1000 calorie or more shakes. Great for dentist bills. By Hard Rock cafe in Universal Studios
Golf
Played in 2019. #2 was very cool. Not the best fairways we have played on, but fun and close to the house. I beat Jaegher (my oldest) by one. He is a state champ. He didn't like it. Channing (my second) lost a lot of balls. And I mean a lot of balls. One of the greens keepers even noticed and brought a few over to him that he had found in the rough! Hilarious.
16 locals recommend
Mystic Dunes Golf Club
7850 Shadow Tree LanePlayed in 2019. #2 was very cool. Not the best fairways we have played on, but fun and close to the house. I beat Jaegher (my oldest) by one. He is a state champ. He didn't like it. Channing (my second) lost a lot of balls. And I mean a lot of balls. One of the greens keepers even noticed and brought a few over to him that he had found in the rough! Hilarious.
Falcon's Fire Golf Course
3200 Seralago BlvdA fun day with the boys
A cool place the wife and kids took me for father's day. A nice driving range with good food and drinks.
100 locals recommend
Topgolf
9295 Universal BlvdA cool place the wife and kids took me for father's day. A nice driving range with good food and drinks.
Sightseeing
We took a trip over to pier 60 at clearwater beach and made a great memory. They guarantee you will see dolphins. We took the sunset cruise and it was beautiful.
31 locals recommend
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure
25 Causeway BlvdWe took a trip over to pier 60 at clearwater beach and made a great memory. They guarantee you will see dolphins. We took the sunset cruise and it was beautiful.
Kinda fun. Lots of Gators of all sizes. The up close encounters are pretty entertaining. The lookout tower was really cool.
417 locals recommend
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlKinda fun. Lots of Gators of all sizes. The up close encounters are pretty entertaining. The lookout tower was really cool.
Great beach on the ocean. We saw a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral one night in 2019. It was our first and quite a site.
673 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach
Great beach on the ocean. We saw a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral one night in 2019. It was our first and quite a site.
Pier 60 Awesome place to swim in the Gulf. We saw some huge manatees about 30 feet from us swimming in about three and a half feet of water. It was a little spooky. Kind of like a cow in the water is what my Nebraska kids thought.
132 locals recommend
Pier 60
Pier 60Pier 60 Awesome place to swim in the Gulf. We saw some huge manatees about 30 feet from us swimming in about three and a half feet of water. It was a little spooky. Kind of like a cow in the water is what my Nebraska kids thought.
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrCaspersen Beach is known for shark teeth
Cool place that you can take a monster bus ride through a farm and pick fresh citrus. And they have good wine!!
76 locals recommend
Showcase of Citrus
15051 US-27Cool place that you can take a monster bus ride through a farm and pick fresh citrus. And they have good wine!!
Looking back from the pier with my mom after a great family meal at Fin's
68 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SLooking back from the pier with my mom after a great family meal at Fin's
To do list
These places look like we would enjoy, but haven't made time yet!!
35 locals recommend
Island Grove Wine Company at Formosa Gardens
3011 Formosa Gardens BlvdThese places look like we would enjoy, but haven't made time yet!!
Extreme Jet Ski of Orlando
4836 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Capone's Dinner and Show
4740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
The Ice Factory of Central Florida
2221 Partin Settlement Rd
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park Zip Line
7625 Sinclair Rd
AMF Kissimmee Lanes
4140 W Vine St
Skate Reflections
1111 Dyer BlvdHaven't been there yet, but we want to try it.
346 locals recommend
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
4510 W Vine StHaven't been there yet, but we want to try it.
Traveler advice
Getting around
West Irlo Bronson Boulevard has a bit of everything.
There are plenty of places to eat and play along this highway. Most of the places in my guidebook are along this highway. It is very easy to get around, but gets a little busy around Disney closing hours.
What to pack
Universal Water Rides=Bring a change of clothes
If you plan to ride the water rides, especially Ripsaw falls, you will get completely drenched. Makes for a long day in wet socks and drawers!!