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Beaches Nearby
A quiet and peaceful location just 5 minutes from the AirBnB. One of my personal favorites for a relaxing visit to the beach or walking to see the sunrise/sunset. Belleair Beach will be one of the calmest beaches in the area as it is located in between two major destination beaches (Clearwater Beach & St. Pete Beach). Most of the area is made of up condos and rentals, so you will not see a lot of commercial development, beach bars or restaurants on this section of the beach. There is plenty of public/off-street parking. Ideal for a calm day at the beach or a family day at the beach. Please note: the consumption of alcohol is technically illegal on the beach. Most of the time you will be left alone as long as you clean up after yourself and keep any alcohol in a plastic cup or mug. Coolers and such are a normal site, despite local laws.
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Belleair Beach
A quiet and peaceful location just 5 minutes from the AirBnB. One of my personal favorites for a relaxing visit to the beach or walking to see the sunrise/sunset. Belleair Beach will be one of the calmest beaches in the area as it is located in between two major destination beaches (Clearwater Beach & St. Pete Beach). Most of the area is made of up condos and rentals, so you will not see a lot of commercial development, beach bars or restaurants on this section of the beach. There is plenty of public/off-street parking. Ideal for a calm day at the beach or a family day at the beach. Please note: the consumption of alcohol is technically illegal on the beach. Most of the time you will be left alone as long as you clean up after yourself and keep any alcohol in a plastic cup or mug. Coolers and such are a normal site, despite local laws.
A little further south than Belleair Beach, Madeira Beach has a few more dining and hangout options. John's Pass is a retail, restaurant and bar development just across the street. There are also a few more paid public parking options. Also great for a family trip to the beach.
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Madeira Beach
A little further south than Belleair Beach, Madeira Beach has a few more dining and hangout options. John's Pass is a retail, restaurant and bar development just across the street. There are also a few more paid public parking options. Also great for a family trip to the beach.
St. Pete Beach is a very popular local beach and also popular among travelers (yes, the two can co-exist!). Beautiful white sand beaches, plenty of beach/tiki bars and all of the restaurants, cafes and shopping a person would need. Checkout places like Post Card Inn, The Toasted Monkey, The Undertow and Jimmy B's for a lively bar and beach scene.
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St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdSt. Pete Beach is a very popular local beach and also popular among travelers (yes, the two can co-exist!). Beautiful white sand beaches, plenty of beach/tiki bars and all of the restaurants, cafes and shopping a person would need. Checkout places like Post Card Inn, The Toasted Monkey, The Undertow and Jimmy B's for a lively bar and beach scene.
A very popular spring break and tourist destination. The beach is rated one of the best in the world. Plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping nearby, however it's also one of the busiest beaches in the area partly due to its family friendly environment and access to paid parking lots. If you go to Clearwater Beach, I would head out in the morning to claim your spots!
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Plaja Clearwater
Gulf of Mexico DriveA very popular spring break and tourist destination. The beach is rated one of the best in the world. Plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping nearby, however it's also one of the busiest beaches in the area partly due to its family friendly environment and access to paid parking lots. If you go to Clearwater Beach, I would head out in the morning to claim your spots!
Neighborhoods
Parks, restaurants, cafes, beautiful buildings...St. Pete has it all! A very up and coming area that is perfect to visit during the day and even better to visit at night. A very popular local area to hang out. If downtown isn't your thing, check out Central Avenue for thrift shops, independent art shops, cafes and wine bars.
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St. Petersburg
Parks, restaurants, cafes, beautiful buildings...St. Pete has it all! A very up and coming area that is perfect to visit during the day and even better to visit at night. A very popular local area to hang out. If downtown isn't your thing, check out Central Avenue for thrift shops, independent art shops, cafes and wine bars.
The ideal, quaint beach town. Just north of the AirBnB you will find Dunedin. Check out The rooftop bar on the Fenway hotel that was recently renovated. Or, stroll through the town square and visit some of the shops. Even better, rent a bike and ride up and down the trails around town!
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Dunedin
The ideal, quaint beach town. Just north of the AirBnB you will find Dunedin. Check out The rooftop bar on the Fenway hotel that was recently renovated. Or, stroll through the town square and visit some of the shops. Even better, rent a bike and ride up and down the trails around town!
A quiet neighborhood facing Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is a fun spot for an afternoon trip. Check out the Crooked Thumb Brewery, one of my favorite stops while in the area. Safety Harbor is also host to a monthly farmers market, worth looking into if the timing is right.
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Safety Harbor
500 Main StA quiet neighborhood facing Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is a fun spot for an afternoon trip. Check out the Crooked Thumb Brewery, one of my favorite stops while in the area. Safety Harbor is also host to a monthly farmers market, worth looking into if the timing is right.
A spunky, new, up and coming neighborhood. Colorful homes and restaurants right by the water. Make sure to bring a volleyball and jump in on a pick-up game (quite a few courts to pick from).
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Gulfport
A spunky, new, up and coming neighborhood. Colorful homes and restaurants right by the water. Make sure to bring a volleyball and jump in on a pick-up game (quite a few courts to pick from).
Originally home to 100+ cigar factories, Tampa Bay is considered to be the Cigar City of the world. Take a trip down Ybor's main street and see numerous cigar shops with cigars being hand-rolled daily. You will also find the worlds best Cuban sandwiches on every street corner.
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Historic Ybor
Originally home to 100+ cigar factories, Tampa Bay is considered to be the Cigar City of the world. Take a trip down Ybor's main street and see numerous cigar shops with cigars being hand-rolled daily. You will also find the worlds best Cuban sandwiches on every street corner.
Cafes
My favorite breakfast stop in the area! Very hidden and not a common tourist stop. Coffee, iced drinks and breakfast sandwiches. Simple but perfect!
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Indian Shores Coffee
19221 Gulf BlvdMy favorite breakfast stop in the area! Very hidden and not a common tourist stop. Coffee, iced drinks and breakfast sandwiches. Simple but perfect!
About 3 minutes from the house, this is a quick local cafe to visit. Make sure to order one of their Quiche's (my favorite is the Asiago and Spinach)!
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Belleair Coffee Company
100 Indian Rocks Rd NAbout 3 minutes from the house, this is a quick local cafe to visit. Make sure to order one of their Quiche's (my favorite is the Asiago and Spinach)!
Another great local coffee house in the neighborhood. Along with coffee they have a few sweet treats such as cookies and brownies!
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Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SAnother great local coffee house in the neighborhood. Along with coffee they have a few sweet treats such as cookies and brownies!
If you haven't tried Kava or Kratom yet, I would highly recommend this place. Very welcoming staff and a big variety of coffees, teas and drinks.
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Grassroots Kava House
957 Central AveIf you haven't tried Kava or Kratom yet, I would highly recommend this place. Very welcoming staff and a big variety of coffees, teas and drinks.
A hidden spot in the local neighborhood, not often frequented by tourists. Definitely worth stopping in if you like the old cafe feeling.
Jewel Cafe
2601 Jewell RoadA hidden spot in the local neighborhood, not often frequented by tourists. Definitely worth stopping in if you like the old cafe feeling.
Activities
Shopping, Restaurants, Bars and Boat Rentals! You can schedule dolphin tours, deep sea fishing, boat and jet ski rentals out of John's Pass. From what I have seen, pricing has been fair and reasonable for rentals.
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John's Pass
12901 Gulf BlvdShopping, Restaurants, Bars and Boat Rentals! You can schedule dolphin tours, deep sea fishing, boat and jet ski rentals out of John's Pass. From what I have seen, pricing has been fair and reasonable for rentals.
Off the grid, but a ton of fun! Florida is filled with natural springs that no one knows about. Drive up to Weeki Wachi and take a kayak down the Crystal River. If you are lucky, you might even see a Manatee or two!
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Weeki Wachee
Off the grid, but a ton of fun! Florida is filled with natural springs that no one knows about. Drive up to Weeki Wachi and take a kayak down the Crystal River. If you are lucky, you might even see a Manatee or two!
Hard Rock Cafe & Casino is located just North of Tampa. About an hour drive from the AirBnB, it's a fun little trip if gambling is your thing.
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Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdHard Rock Cafe & Casino is located just North of Tampa. About an hour drive from the AirBnB, it's a fun little trip if gambling is your thing.
Are there any concerts while you're here? The Mid-Florida Amphitheater hosts some amazing shows and lawn tickets can be fairly cheap!
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Amfiteatrul MidFlorida Credit Union
4802 US-301Are there any concerts while you're here? The Mid-Florida Amphitheater hosts some amazing shows and lawn tickets can be fairly cheap!
Tampa Ray's tickets are fairly easy to come by and are somewhat affordable compared to other MLB teams. A fun day with friends or family!
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Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Tampa Ray's tickets are fairly easy to come by and are somewhat affordable compared to other MLB teams. A fun day with friends or family!
If you have not heard of Boatsetter (www.boatsetter.com) you should absolutely look into it. It's like Uber for boats. You can rent a boat for 4-8 hours depending on your budget. You can also request a captain if you don't feel comfortable driving the boat yourself. Super easy to do. Gandy Boat Ramp is a common place to drop in. If you're lucky, you can find someone who will drop in at the Belleair Causeway which is just a few minutes from the AirBnB.
Gandy Boat Ramp
5108 West Gandy BoulevardIf you have not heard of Boatsetter (www.boatsetter.com) you should absolutely look into it. It's like Uber for boats. You can rent a boat for 4-8 hours depending on your budget. You can also request a captain if you don't feel comfortable driving the boat yourself. Super easy to do. Gandy Boat Ramp is a common place to drop in. If you're lucky, you can find someone who will drop in at the Belleair Causeway which is just a few minutes from the AirBnB.
You will need a boat to get here but it's totally worth it! Last year, four people bought a small island in the middle of Tampa Bay for $60,000. They have since built a swim-up bar, DJ booth and camping sites. It's open to the public and a ton of fun. Be sure to back a cooler and plan to be out there for a few hours (you won't want to leave early!). While it is family friendly, it tends to attract more of the party crowd.
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Pine Key
You will need a boat to get here but it's totally worth it! Last year, four people bought a small island in the middle of Tampa Bay for $60,000. They have since built a swim-up bar, DJ booth and camping sites. It's open to the public and a ton of fun. Be sure to back a cooler and plan to be out there for a few hours (you won't want to leave early!). While it is family friendly, it tends to attract more of the party crowd.
A St. Pete staple. Tour the old hotel and head down to Pasadena Beach for a calm, relaxing day.
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The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf BlvdA St. Pete staple. Tour the old hotel and head down to Pasadena Beach for a calm, relaxing day.
Bars & Restaurants
Great brunch spot, you will not be disappointed. They offer a great brunch buffet along with bottomless mimosas and bloody mary's.
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The Oyster Bar
2245 Central AveGreat brunch spot, you will not be disappointed. They offer a great brunch buffet along with bottomless mimosas and bloody mary's.
Fresh fish caught daily and served. You have to try the blackened grouper or red snapper if available and don't forget to order some hush puppies (better get two orders). The cocktail list is also very impressive and they typically have live music on the weekends.
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Trophy Fish
2060 Central AveFresh fish caught daily and served. You have to try the blackened grouper or red snapper if available and don't forget to order some hush puppies (better get two orders). The cocktail list is also very impressive and they typically have live music on the weekends.
One of my personal favorites, Green Bench has a huge selection of beers on tap as well as a completely separate tasting room for wines and sour beers! A must visit local spot.
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Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NOne of my personal favorites, Green Bench has a huge selection of beers on tap as well as a completely separate tasting room for wines and sour beers! A must visit local spot.
A newer restaurant in the area that has turned into a great lunch spot. Just across from the beach, Salt Public House serves up sandwiches and cold beer daily.
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Salt Public House
1309 Gulf BlvdA newer restaurant in the area that has turned into a great lunch spot. Just across from the beach, Salt Public House serves up sandwiches and cold beer daily.
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Live music, excellent buffalo cauliflower dip, wings, wine and beer...what more do you need?!
The ultimate dive bar. Picture loud music, dollar bills stapled to the walls, old photos everywhere.... You have to check it out.
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Mahuffer's
19201 Gulf BlvdThe ultimate dive bar. Picture loud music, dollar bills stapled to the walls, old photos everywhere.... You have to check it out.
Always packed, but always a good time. A fun little Tiki bar hidden near St. Pete Beach.
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Ka'Tiki
8803 W Gulf BlvdAlways packed, but always a good time. A fun little Tiki bar hidden near St. Pete Beach.
A local hot spot for people looking to spend a day on the beach and party.
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Postcard Inn On The Beach
6300 Gulf BlvdA local hot spot for people looking to spend a day on the beach and party.
Not far from the Post Card Inn - a fun and popular beach bar.
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Jimmy B's Beach Bar
6200 Gulf BlvdNot far from the Post Card Inn - a fun and popular beach bar.
Total dive spot, but worth the drive. They whiskey bread pudding and jalapeno corn bread are to die for. True down home Cajun food.
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Cajun Cafe on the Bayou
8260 66th St NTotal dive spot, but worth the drive. They whiskey bread pudding and jalapeno corn bread are to die for. True down home Cajun food.
Oysters are a local favorite and PJ's serves them up! Huge outdoor bar and restaurant on the inter-coastal waters.
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P.J.'s Oyster Bar
415 2nd StOysters are a local favorite and PJ's serves them up! Huge outdoor bar and restaurant on the inter-coastal waters.
Another great Oyster bar in the area. I am actually a big fan of their burgers as well. All indoor seating and the service can be a little slower, but a popular local spot.
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Lulu's Oyster Bar & Tap House
500 1st StAnother great Oyster bar in the area. I am actually a big fan of their burgers as well. All indoor seating and the service can be a little slower, but a popular local spot.
Recently renovated historic hotel in Dunedin. Head to the rooftop bar for food, drinks and amazing view of the water. Make sure to look at all of the old photos on the wall to see the history!
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Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
453 Edgewater DrRecently renovated historic hotel in Dunedin. Head to the rooftop bar for food, drinks and amazing view of the water. Make sure to look at all of the old photos on the wall to see the history!
A fun beachside bar and restaurant area. Always live music and always great people watching. Ideal for someone looking for nightlife activities or a fun day of day drinking and eating blackened grouper sandwiches! It is located behind one of the hotels and you should be able to park in the parking garage if you are driving.
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Shephard's Beach Resort
619 S Gulfview BlvdA fun beachside bar and restaurant area. Always live music and always great people watching. Ideal for someone looking for nightlife activities or a fun day of day drinking and eating blackened grouper sandwiches! It is located behind one of the hotels and you should be able to park in the parking garage if you are driving.
Groceries & Supplies
There are two Publix locations within 3 minutes of the AirBnB. You can pick up all of your grocery and adult beverage needs at either location!
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Publix Super Market at Indian Rocks Shopping Center
9520 Indian Rocks RdThere are two Publix locations within 3 minutes of the AirBnB. You can pick up all of your grocery and adult beverage needs at either location!
The BEST corner store you could ask for, just minutes from the AirBnB. Amazing wine and cigar selection along with all of the essentials you would need for a day at the beach. Call ahead and order your lunch...they will pack it up and you can grab it on your way to the beach. Friendly people always.
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Belleair Market - your corner store
510 Indian Rocks Rd NThe BEST corner store you could ask for, just minutes from the AirBnB. Amazing wine and cigar selection along with all of the essentials you would need for a day at the beach. Call ahead and order your lunch...they will pack it up and you can grab it on your way to the beach. Friendly people always.
A little more affordable than Publix, Walmart is just a few minutes away.
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Walmart Supercenter
23106 US Hwy 19 NA little more affordable than Publix, Walmart is just a few minutes away.