Oksana’s guidebook
Best Beaches
A less crowded beach, with calmer waves and deeper shore, perfect for swimming and relaxing on the sand.
64 locals recommend
Nokomis Beach
A less crowded beach, with calmer waves and deeper shore, perfect for swimming and relaxing on the sand.
Number one recommended beach! Soft white sand that is not hot to walk on, even on the hottest summer days. Plenty of room to relax on the sand or swim at the beach. One of the best beaches for sunset viewing!
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Number one recommended beach! Soft white sand that is not hot to walk on, even on the hottest summer days. Plenty of room to relax on the sand or swim at the beach. One of the best beaches for sunset viewing!
Food scene
Considered number one steakhouse in the county! Highly rated because it's highly delicious. A must visit place to dine, especially for meat lovers.
30 locals recommend
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami TrailConsidered number one steakhouse in the county! Highly rated because it's highly delicious. A must visit place to dine, especially for meat lovers.
Shopping
One of the largest shopping centers nearby with great finds for anyone. Great place to walk around and cool off to escape the heat.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrOne of the largest shopping centers nearby with great finds for anyone. Great place to walk around and cool off to escape the heat.
Beautiful downtown and perfect for evening strolls with the streets lit up. Lots of cute and unique shops.
90 locals recommend
Venice
Beautiful downtown and perfect for evening strolls with the streets lit up. Lots of cute and unique shops.
Sightseeing
If you're willing to travel a little, St. Petersburg is a great city to explore! Great piers and lots of attractions and shopping centers. If you get the chance to travel during December month, the city is ablaze with Christmas lights and decor.
443 locals recommend
St. Petersburg
If you're willing to travel a little, St. Petersburg is a great city to explore! Great piers and lots of attractions and shopping centers. If you get the chance to travel during December month, the city is ablaze with Christmas lights and decor.