Rae's Guidebook to Gulfport
Nature place
It’s just 3 blocks S of the house, perfect walk to watch the sunset and see lots of birds
10 locals recommend
Clam Bayou Nature Preserve - Kayak Launch
4099 34th Ave SIt’s just 3 blocks S of the house, perfect walk to watch the sunset and see lots of birds
Food scene
Gulfport has many restaurants open for outdoor dining and take out only due to Covid19
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
5405 Shore Blvd SWatch the sunset over the water. Hopping bar/restaurant
Pretty good Italian restaurant with a huge outdoor dining room. Very popular. Usually crowded. Reservations recommended
131 locals recommend
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SPretty good Italian restaurant with a huge outdoor dining room. Very popular. Usually crowded. Reservations recommended
Good coffee, nice atmosphere , lots of outside tables. Excellent espresso & nice baked goods
18 locals recommend
GulfPerk Coffee Bar
3107 Beach Blvd SGood coffee, nice atmosphere , lots of outside tables. Excellent espresso & nice baked goods
Habana Café
5402 Gulfport Blvd SThey have great a Cuban food at very reasonable prices
Farmers market
it’s a fun street market- lots of prepared food , artisans, body care products. Only 2 farmers usually but one is all organic & his produce is excellent quality & reasonably priced
18 locals recommend
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market
3101 Beach Blvd Sit’s a fun street market- lots of prepared food , artisans, body care products. Only 2 farmers usually but one is all organic & his produce is excellent quality & reasonably priced
Sightseeing
Downtown
Downtown St Pete is full of sidewalk cafes, museums and parks.
Dance Hall- some kind of dance event every night of the week. Swing, ballroom, soul- check it out
Unfortunately closed due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully will reopen soon
31 locals recommend
Gulfport Casino
5500 Shore Blvd SDance Hall- some kind of dance event every night of the week. Swing, ballroom, soul- check it out
Unfortunately closed due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully will reopen soon
Dog beach
Great dog beach with a nice grassy dog park right next to it! Bring your beach chairs and umbrellas & spend the day with the dog at the beach.
There’s also a beautiful people only beach, a campground, all kinds of bikes & surreys to rent, a bike trail & the fort to explore.
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park