Our favorite things to do
Food, Drink scene
Awesome brunch and lunch spot right here in downtown Gulfport. It's a less-than-mile beautiful walk to Stella's. (Hint: during the on-season, make a reservation...it gets packed, early.)
77 locals recommend
Stella's
2914 Beach Blvd SAwesome brunch and lunch spot right here in downtown Gulfport. It's a less-than-mile beautiful walk to Stella's. (Hint: during the on-season, make a reservation...it gets packed, early.)
Casita Taqueria
2663 Central AveBANGIN’ tacos
GulfPerk Coffee Bar
3107 Beach Blvd SPerfect for morning coffee, tea or sandwiches
Excellent food. A bit pricey but a nice night out. They don’t take reservations so try to go early!
74 locals recommend
Brick & Mortar
539 Central AveExcellent food. A bit pricey but a nice night out. They don’t take reservations so try to go early!
Nitally's Thai Mex
1163 9th St NThai and Mexican fusion. Delicious.
Fray's Donut House
649 34th St NA decadent donut shop. Coffee is bad, sweets are awesome.
By far my favorite place to eat in the area. Pro-tip: They have free valet parking so don’t bother looking for a spot 
French toast and brunch in general is incredible.
41 locals recommend
The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
600 5th St SBy far my favorite place to eat in the area. Pro-tip: They have free valet parking so don’t bother looking for a spot 
French toast and brunch in general is incredible.
Gay friendly
🏳️🌈 Gay bar with dancing and strong drinks. Drag shows at 10pm and 11:30pm on Friday’s nights are a must-do. (Everyone is welcome)
23 locals recommend
Enigma
1110 Central Ave🏳️🌈 Gay bar with dancing and strong drinks. Drag shows at 10pm and 11:30pm on Friday’s nights are a must-do. (Everyone is welcome)
Cocktail
2355 Central AvenueCocktail St Pete
Entertainment
Excellent museum with great collections. They also have a great cafe.
303 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEExcellent museum with great collections. They also have a great cafe.
Must visit museum. Parking is very annoying and expensive so if you can park on the street and don’t mind walking, that’s better.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdMust visit museum. Parking is very annoying and expensive so if you can park on the street and don’t mind walking, that’s better.
If you’re traveling with your dog, and like a car scene, this is perfect for you.
66 locals recommend
The Dog Bar
2300 Central AveIf you’re traveling with your dog, and like a car scene, this is perfect for you.
Postcard Inn On The Beach
6300 Gulf BlvdA fun beach bar with local live music
The Toasted Monkey
678 75th AvenueBeach bar with strong drinks and live music.
Just down the street, a local favorite. Right on the water, it’s nice to sit out on the porch and people watch.
147 locals recommend
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
5405 Shore Blvd SJust down the street, a local favorite. Right on the water, it’s nice to sit out on the porch and people watch.
Sightseeing
My absolute favorite place in the Tampa bay! It’s beyond beautiful. I don’t want to give anything away, you should just go!
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NMy absolute favorite place in the Tampa bay! It’s beyond beautiful. I don’t want to give anything away, you should just go!
The Saturday morning market is the biggest on the East coast and so fun! Live music and tons of local vendors.
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEThe Saturday morning market is the biggest on the East coast and so fun! Live music and tons of local vendors.
Salty Pelican Boat Tours
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way SNeighborhoods
Gulfport
Total beach town! Great art scene. Close to everything fun.
The vibe is hip and fun with great restaurants but can be very busy, especially on the ‘On’ season. Try to Lyft or Uber as parking is pretty bad!
Some locals consider downtown St. Pete (DTSP) to be a tourist trap, but it’s fun to experience it at least once while you’re here.
391 locals recommend
Downtown
The vibe is hip and fun with great restaurants but can be very busy, especially on the ‘On’ season. Try to Lyft or Uber as parking is pretty bad!
Some locals consider downtown St. Pete (DTSP) to be a tourist trap, but it’s fun to experience it at least once while you’re here.
A really fun historic neighborhood to explore. Amazingly beautiful homes with fantastic landscaping.
48 locals recommend
Historic Old Northeast
A really fun historic neighborhood to explore. Amazingly beautiful homes with fantastic landscaping.
Great to sightsee and explore the historic craftsman style bungalows. Very safe and pleasant neighborhood.
31 locals recommend
Historic Kenwood
Great to sightsee and explore the historic craftsman style bungalows. Very safe and pleasant neighborhood.
Beaches
By far my favorite beach in the area. It’s quiet and lovely.
One of the most beautiful places in the area! Tips: there are a few small tolls en route. Pay $5 (per car) for the entire day. Pay at the pay stations and put the receipt on the dash.
The beaches are gorgeous, there’s kayaking rentals, bike rentals, and also a dog beach where your pups can run free. Must visit!
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkOne of the most beautiful places in the area! Tips: there are a few small tolls en route. Pay $5 (per car) for the entire day. Pay at the pay stations and put the receipt on the dash.
The beaches are gorgeous, there’s kayaking rentals, bike rentals, and also a dog beach where your pups can run free. Must visit!
Traveler advice
Getting around
No car? Lyft is your best friend
You can Uber or Lyft just about anywhere in the city. There are tons of available cars and the wait is usually less than 5 mins. We also have a good bike share program, google “coast bikes”.
Customs and culture
Beware of the flashing lights
If you’re driving around, be very mindful of any flashing lights! Pedestrians always have the right of way and there are tons of locations where flashing lights go off so people and bikes can cross. You must stop. If lights are flashing in a school zone, you must only go 15 mph. Also beware of all stop signs, it might not feel like it, but every other street will have a stop sign.
What to pack
Check the weather beforehand
The weather from November - May is just about perfect, but there are some times where it strays and gets way hot, or pretty cold. Check your weather app prior to packing!
Traveling with kids
Check out great explorations
It’s a super fun place for little kids to explore. It’s next to the Sunken Gardens.
Getting around
Beach general advice
We are a tourist town, which means everyone that comes down here wants to go to the beach. However, there’s a really great way to beat the crowds… You must go early and claim your spot! If it’s the height of tourist season, December - May, then we highly suggest you go to the beach no earlier than 10:30am. It’s not an exaggeration when we say that early, because it’s not fun to sit in traffic and have to drive around and around in circles trying to find a parking spot! Go early and reap alllllll the benefits of ease and relaxation.