Janice’s guidebook

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Food scene

This is by far my favorite food in the nearby area. The food is amazing. You won't have room for dessert but take home some baklava anyway.
75 locals recommend
Acropolis Greek Taverna
515 Central Ave N
75 locals recommend
This is by far my favorite food in the nearby area. The food is amazing. You won't have room for dessert but take home some baklava anyway.
The best pizza - especially at 2am.
11 locals recommend
Due Amici Pizza
1724 E 7th Ave
11 locals recommend
The best pizza - especially at 2am.
Good food, drinks, view, and overall atmosphere.
228 locals recommend
Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway
228 locals recommend
Good food, drinks, view, and overall atmosphere.
This locally owned spot has a variety of options to please different diets. They also have great cocktails.
11 locals recommend
The Stone Soup Company
1919 E 7th Ave
11 locals recommend
This locally owned spot has a variety of options to please different diets. They also have great cocktails.
Relaxed atmosphere and they have vegan options.
41 locals recommend
The Bricks
1327 E 7th Ave
41 locals recommend
Relaxed atmosphere and they have vegan options.
Great beer and pub style food.
92 locals recommend
Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd Ave
92 locals recommend
Great beer and pub style food.
Food and beer - need I say more?
21 locals recommend
Zydeco Brew Werks
1902 E 7th Ave
21 locals recommend
Food and beer - need I say more?
Great food and a lively nighttime scene. Inside and outside options.
32 locals recommend
Gaspars Grotto's Sand Bar
1805 E 7th Ave
32 locals recommend
Great food and a lively nighttime scene. Inside and outside options.
Great food. Definitely make a reservation for this one.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland Ave
384 locals recommend
Great food. Definitely make a reservation for this one.
Great coffee and light breakfast fare.
22nd Street Coffee
208 N 22nd St
Great coffee and light breakfast fare.
Gorgeous views and a great brunch.
145 locals recommend
Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
601 S Harbour Island Blvd
145 locals recommend
Gorgeous views and a great brunch.
Good beer and good food.
92 locals recommend
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
1600 E 8th Ave
92 locals recommend
Good beer and good food.
Cute little Irish Pub with good food.
16 locals recommend
James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery
1724 E 8th Ave
16 locals recommend
Cute little Irish Pub with good food.
An experience.
41 locals recommend
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska Ave
41 locals recommend
An experience.
Food and drinks with a view.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
845 locals recommend
Food and drinks with a view.
If you are looking for an "upscale" experience, this is a perfect choice. You may need a reservation for evening dining.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th Ave
365 locals recommend
If you are looking for an "upscale" experience, this is a perfect choice. You may need a reservation for evening dining.
Good coffee. Nice view. Good food.
9 locals recommend
The Attic On Kennedy
1920 E Kennedy Blvd
9 locals recommend
Good coffee. Nice view. Good food.
Just one street over and they have a great breakfast and lunch!
Coco's Sandwich Shop
Just one street over and they have a great breakfast and lunch!
Bakery that has it all!
56 locals recommend
La Segunda Ybor
2512 N 15th St
56 locals recommend
Bakery that has it all!
Pricey - but worth the experience and the incredible eats!
79 locals recommend
Texas de Brazil
4112 W Boy Scout Blvd
79 locals recommend
Pricey - but worth the experience and the incredible eats!
Amazing pizza! Go hungry! You won't regret it!
26 locals recommend
Sally O' Neal's Pizza Hotline
1319 S Howard Ave
26 locals recommend
Amazing pizza! Go hungry! You won't regret it!

Fun Things to Do

This is a cool spot with bowling and so many other games. There is a great beer selection, lots of outdoor seating (or indoor), so many food options, and often live music.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr
359 locals recommend
This is a cool spot with bowling and so many other games. There is a great beer selection, lots of outdoor seating (or indoor), so many food options, and often live music.
Visit!
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
848 locals recommend
Visit!
Get all your thrills on the amazing coasters!
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Get all your thrills on the amazing coasters!
Who doesn't love the zoo?
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave
903 locals recommend
Who doesn't love the zoo?
Historic.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
163 locals recommend
Historic.
They have coffee in the morning, too. Great vibe.
14 locals recommend
Magnanimous Brewing
1420 N Florida Ave
14 locals recommend
They have coffee in the morning, too. Great vibe.
Food, drink, shows, gambling, and all around fun!
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient Rd
376 locals recommend
Food, drink, shows, gambling, and all around fun!
So many fun shops and places to eat/drink, including the infamous Bubba Gumps. Plus - Madeira Beach is nearby!
48 locals recommend
John'S Pass Village Association, Inc.
12945 Village Blvd
48 locals recommend
So many fun shops and places to eat/drink, including the infamous Bubba Gumps. Plus - Madeira Beach is nearby!
A beautiful scenic walk with lots of stops along the way!
173 locals recommend
River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison St
173 locals recommend
A beautiful scenic walk with lots of stops along the way!
One of my happy places! Rent a kayak and paddle the day away with the manatees. You can rent from the state park, the kayak shack, or KayaKing weeki. The water is spectacular!!
556 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way
556 locals recommend
One of my happy places! Rent a kayak and paddle the day away with the manatees. You can rent from the state park, the kayak shack, or KayaKing weeki. The water is spectacular!!
If you love botanical gardens, this one is for you!
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N
332 locals recommend
If you love botanical gardens, this one is for you!
Walk or bike on the causeway, relax at Ben T. Davis Beach, and finish your day with food and drinks at Whiskey Joe's.
17 locals recommend
Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail
8549-8597 Campbell Causeway Access Rd S
17 locals recommend
Walk or bike on the causeway, relax at Ben T. Davis Beach, and finish your day with food and drinks at Whiskey Joe's.

Nightlife

Good drinks and yes, they dance on the bar - you can, too! Wednesday is ladies' night Ladies drink free until midnight!
20 locals recommend
Coyote Ugly Saloon
1722 E 7th Ave
20 locals recommend
Good drinks and yes, they dance on the bar - you can, too! Wednesday is ladies' night Ladies drink free until midnight!
Friday and Saturday nights only.
38 locals recommend
Club Prana
1619 E 7th Ave
38 locals recommend
Friday and Saturday nights only.
Bring in those chips!
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient Rd
376 locals recommend
Bring in those chips!
Bar and Cajun Cuisine
6 locals recommend
Big Easy Bar
1704 E 7th Ave
6 locals recommend
Bar and Cajun Cuisine
One of the best bars in Ybor.
6 locals recommend
Reservoir Bar
1518 E 7th Ave
6 locals recommend
One of the best bars in Ybor.
Laid back with live music and DJ's.
First Chance Last Chance Bar
1707 N 16th St
Laid back with live music and DJ's.
Two thumbs up.
22 locals recommend
The Bad Monkey
1717 E 7th Ave
22 locals recommend
Two thumbs up.
Great atmosphere and excellent drinks.
6 locals recommend
The Hideaway - Downtown Tampa
1120 E Kennedy Blvd
6 locals recommend
Great atmosphere and excellent drinks.
Great vibe.
White Lie
1710 East 7th Avenue
Great vibe.
Dancing, drinking, and socializing.
32 locals recommend
Gaspars Grotto's Sand Bar
1805 E 7th Ave
32 locals recommend
Dancing, drinking, and socializing.
Watch the game and/or dance the night away with an amazing water view from the outside area.
108 locals recommend
American Social
601 S Harbour Island Blvd
108 locals recommend
Watch the game and/or dance the night away with an amazing water view from the outside area.
Fun downtown.
20 locals recommend
Park & Rec TPA
290 S Meridian Ave
20 locals recommend
Fun downtown.

Beaches

Great spot along the causeway where you can run, walk, bike, roller blade, etc. Right next to Whiskey Joe's where they have good food, drinks, and an outdoor tiki bar.
132 locals recommend
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point Dr
132 locals recommend
Great spot along the causeway where you can run, walk, bike, roller blade, etc. Right next to Whiskey Joe's where they have good food, drinks, and an outdoor tiki bar.
My personal favorite. There are many spots to eat and/or drink along the beachfront.
754 locals recommend
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
754 locals recommend
My personal favorite. There are many spots to eat and/or drink along the beachfront.
Beautiful beach. Get there early to find parking.
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 locals recommend
Beautiful beach. Get there early to find parking.
Great beach.
338 locals recommend
Indian Rocks Beach
338 locals recommend
Great beach.
You won't be disappointed.
49 locals recommend
Treasure Island Beach Club
11750 Gulf Blvd
49 locals recommend
You won't be disappointed.
Great beaches, a fort, and paths.
153 locals recommend
Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway South
153 locals recommend
Great beaches, a fort, and paths.
So many beaches, so little time.
84 locals recommend
Anna Maria Beach
84 locals recommend
So many beaches, so little time.
Many people bring their dogs here.
23 locals recommend
Davis Islands Beach
23 locals recommend
Many people bring their dogs here.
White sands and blue waters! Close to John's Pass. Beach and shopping - it's a date!
18 locals recommend
Madeira Beach Access
14400 Gulf Blvd
18 locals recommend
White sands and blue waters! Close to John's Pass. Beach and shopping - it's a date!

Getting Around

Free to ride and runs about every 12-15 minutes. Hop on and visit all of the stops!
26 locals recommend
TECO Line Streetcar System
603-611 Channelside Dr
26 locals recommend
Free to ride and runs about every 12-15 minutes. Hop on and visit all of the stops!