Nicole’s guidebook
Museum
thedali.org
The Dalí Museum cares for and shares an expertly curated collection of Salvador Dalí works to delight and educate our visitors and to provide unique inspiration for events, programs & special exhibits. The Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large.
Located right on the water with a beautiful view over the bay and the marina.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali Blvdthedali.org
The Dalí Museum cares for and shares an expertly curated collection of Salvador Dalí works to delight and educate our visitors and to provide unique inspiration for events, programs & special exhibits. The Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large.
Located right on the water with a beautiful view over the bay and the marina.
moreanartscenter.org
I recommend a tour of Chihuly”s Collection, the various periods or styles over several decades. Gorgeous installations with lighting that sets off the colors. Don’t miss the film, as it gives insight as to how the sculptures are a result of teamwork, almost a choreographed dance with molten glass and 2000 degree F furnaces. Admission included a live glass blowing demonstration at the Morean Arts Center.
320 locals recommend
Chihuly Collection
720 Central Avenuemoreanartscenter.org
I recommend a tour of Chihuly”s Collection, the various periods or styles over several decades. Gorgeous installations with lighting that sets off the colors. Don’t miss the film, as it gives insight as to how the sculptures are a result of teamwork, almost a choreographed dance with molten glass and 2000 degree F furnaces. Admission included a live glass blowing demonstration at the Morean Arts Center.
Fun place to take your kids. Interactive museum, hands in learning environment.
Mo-Sat 10-4.30pm
Sunday 12-4.30pm
$10 entrance fee. Check out Groupon for discounts.
110 locals recommend
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4th St NFun place to take your kids. Interactive museum, hands in learning environment.
Mo-Sat 10-4.30pm
Sunday 12-4.30pm
$10 entrance fee. Check out Groupon for discounts.
Beach
St.Pete offers beautiful beaches!
The closest to the house is Spa Beach, only 1.5 miles, it’s right by the new pier.
My personal favorite is Ft.Desoto North Beach,which is about a 20min drive.
Our personal favorite beach!
You have to pay $5 entrance/parking fee once you get to Ft. Desoto Park, then make a right and go all the way to the end to North beach.
A wonderful beach, white sand, shallow water, restrooms and grill cabanas.
23 locals recommend
Ft Desoto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SOur personal favorite beach!
You have to pay $5 entrance/parking fee once you get to Ft. Desoto Park, then make a right and go all the way to the end to North beach.
A wonderful beach, white sand, shallow water, restrooms and grill cabanas.
It’s about a 45min drive, but it’s a very nice, white sandy beach.
Great beachfront promenade and casual seafood restaurants.
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveIt’s about a 45min drive, but it’s a very nice, white sandy beach.
Great beachfront promenade and casual seafood restaurants.
Spa Beach right by the new Pier.
This beach is about 1.5 miles from the house, it’s on Tampa Bay. There is beach, grass, and a paved shaded area.
9 locals recommend
Spa Beach
Spa Beach right by the new Pier.
This beach is about 1.5 miles from the house, it’s on Tampa Bay. There is beach, grass, and a paved shaded area.
Neighborhoods
Located on the Intercoastal waterways Gulfport offers a bit of everything: great restaurants, small beach, live music and small local shops. A cute neighborhood off the beaten path. A favorite of the locals.
108 locals recommend
Gulfport
Located on the Intercoastal waterways Gulfport offers a bit of everything: great restaurants, small beach, live music and small local shops. A cute neighborhood off the beaten path. A favorite of the locals.
Enjoy a stroll along downtown St. Pete's Beach Drive, home to unique shops, world-class museums and galleries, as well as amazing dining options for every taste and budget. Just across from Beach Drive, you'll find beautiful city parks and St. Pete's fabulous waterfront and marina.
Upscale culture and nightlife, world-class restaurants and museums, and let's not forget Paciugo's ice cream parlor (my personal favorite).
29 locals recommend
Beach Drive Northeast
Beach Drive NortheastEnjoy a stroll along downtown St. Pete's Beach Drive, home to unique shops, world-class museums and galleries, as well as amazing dining options for every taste and budget. Just across from Beach Drive, you'll find beautiful city parks and St. Pete's fabulous waterfront and marina.
Upscale culture and nightlife, world-class restaurants and museums, and let's not forget Paciugo's ice cream parlor (my personal favorite).
A greek town, right on the water. Check out the sponge docks and grab some greek food.
340 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon AveA greek town, right on the water. Check out the sponge docks and grab some greek food.
Lots to do and see in Sarasota. Nice beaches, Ringling museum, restaurants and shops.
221 locals recommend
Sarasota
Lots to do and see in Sarasota. Nice beaches, Ringling museum, restaurants and shops.
Food scene
Dr. BBQ The Restaurant
1101 1st Avenue SouthGreat BBQ food, fun place with inside and outside seating.
Excellent food, good portion size and a nice bar.
Try the meat loaf, burgers or the shrimp and grits !
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveExcellent food, good portion size and a nice bar.
Try the meat loaf, burgers or the shrimp and grits !
Top notch food, great service, industrial look, awesome cocktails and a nice atmosphere. Some outdoor seating.
Prices are around $25-$30 a plate.
www.themillrestaurants.com
79 locals recommend
The Mill Restaurant
200 Central AveTop notch food, great service, industrial look, awesome cocktails and a nice atmosphere. Some outdoor seating.
Prices are around $25-$30 a plate.
www.themillrestaurants.com
Sea Salt
183 2nd Ave NVery top notch sea food restaurant. Pricey, but what a treat!
Paciugos Gelato
300 Beach Dr NEWho can resist Italian ice cream?
Yummy Italian food. Get there early for their early bird specials.
38 locals recommend
Gratzzi Italian Grille
211 2nd St SYummy Italian food. Get there early for their early bird specials.
Excellent food, vegan options, great outside seating, away from the touristy crowd.
32 locals recommend
Wild Child
2710 Central AvenueExcellent food, vegan options, great outside seating, away from the touristy crowd.
Party scene
A fun place with outdoor games for the college crowd.
Usually packed on the weekends. Indoor and outdoor.
Not recommended for families with kids.
76 locals recommend
Park & Rec DTSP
100 4th St SA fun place with outdoor games for the college crowd.
Usually packed on the weekends. Indoor and outdoor.
Not recommended for families with kids.
Local sports bar, lots of football and other games on.
Great drinks, good food (try their wings).
Casual sports bar atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Thirsty First
119 1st Ave NLocal sports bar, lots of football and other games on.
Great drinks, good food (try their wings).
Casual sports bar atmosphere.
Are you looking for a nice cocktail bar? Check out Copper Shaker. Busy on the weekend, lot of locals of all ages.
Night club right next door if you feel like dancing... :)
29 locals recommend
Copper Shaker
169 1st Ave NAre you looking for a nice cocktail bar? Check out Copper Shaker. Busy on the weekend, lot of locals of all ages.
Night club right next door if you feel like dancing... :)
Jannus Live
200 1st Ave NExcellent outdoor music venue!
The Pinball Arcade Museum
2313 Central AveA pinball arcade... a fun place where adults can become kids again.
Sightseeing
Botanical garden with some wildlife. Less than 5min from the house.
The gardens have existed more than a century and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the US.
Entrance fee $10/adults, $4/children, but discounted tickets can often be found on Groupon.
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NBotanical garden with some wildlife. Less than 5min from the house.
The gardens have existed more than a century and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the US.
Entrance fee $10/adults, $4/children, but discounted tickets can often be found on Groupon.
Spend a fun filled day at this amusement park with tons of rides, animals, safaris, roller coasters, dining and shopping.
About 45min from our location.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrSpend a fun filled day at this amusement park with tons of rides, animals, safaris, roller coasters, dining and shopping.
About 45min from our location.
A wonderful huge outdoor market, lots of fresh food, street vendors, live music and shopping.
Right by the bay and the marina.
Only between Oct and April (too hot in the summer).
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEA wonderful huge outdoor market, lots of fresh food, street vendors, live music and shopping.
Right by the bay and the marina.
Only between Oct and April (too hot in the summer).
Visit the new pier! It’s a must see. It just opened up in July 2020, offers lots of entertainment, food, water splash pad for the kids, small beach area and the best views of St.Pete.
Www.stpetepier.org
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEVisit the new pier! It’s a must see. It just opened up in July 2020, offers lots of entertainment, food, water splash pad for the kids, small beach area and the best views of St.Pete.
Www.stpetepier.org