Our Orlando Guidebook

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Our Orlando Guidebook

Food scene

These are restaurants locals and guests often like. There are thousands of restaurants. These are some favorites. Please google them before visiting.
This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
13 localnici recomandă
Border Grill Fresh-Mex
5695-A Vineland Rd
13 localnici recomandă
This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
8 localnici recomandă
Flippers Pizza LLC
11062 International Dr
8 localnici recomandă
If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
52 localnici recomandă
Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine Ave
52 localnici recomandă
Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
62 localnici recomandă
The Capital Grille
9101 International Dr
62 localnici recomandă
There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
40 localnici recomandă
Boston Lobster Feast
8731 International Dr
40 localnici recomandă
Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
16 localnici recomandă
Seito Sushi
8031 Turkey Lake Rd
16 localnici recomandă
One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
13 localnici recomandă
Soupa Saiyan
5689 Vineland Rd
13 localnici recomandă
A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
If you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar
7000 S Kirkman Rd
If you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building. The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
25 localnici recomandă
Plant St. Market
426 W Plant St
25 localnici recomandă
This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building. The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
155 localnici recomandă
Dunkin'
7571 Osceola Polk Line Rd
155 localnici recomandă
Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
Walking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast
@ The Diner
9938 Universal Blvd
Walking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast

Attractions

The basic places all tourists come to see and some you may not have heard of before that locals enjoy. Please google each one first.
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
215 localnici recomandă
Mount Dora
215 localnici recomandă
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
673 localnici recomandă
Cocoa Beach
673 localnici recomandă
Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
Great theme park.
109 localnici recomandă
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal Boulevard
109 localnici recomandă
Great theme park.
The mouse house.
1355 localnici recomandă
Magic Kingdom Park
1180 Seven Seas Drive
1355 localnici recomandă
The mouse house.
See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
361 localnici recomandă
Complexul de vizitatori al centrului spațial Kennedy al NASA
Space Commerce Way
361 localnici recomandă
See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
376 localnici recomandă
Lake Eola Park
376 localnici recomandă
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
Great theme park
2110 localnici recomandă
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr
2110 localnici recomandă
Great theme park
Great for restaurants and shops.
991 localnici recomandă
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
991 localnici recomandă
Great for restaurants and shops.
Best water park in the area
599 localnici recomandă
Universal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal Blvd
599 localnici recomandă
Best water park in the area
Amazing animals.
1272 localnici recomandă
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola Pkwy
1272 localnici recomandă
Amazing animals.
A more relaxed theme park
1229 localnici recomandă
Epcot
200 Epcot Center Dr
1229 localnici recomandă
A more relaxed theme park
Major theme park.
1079 localnici recomandă
Disney's Hollywood Studios
351 S Studio Dr
1079 localnici recomandă
Major theme park.
Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
25 localnici recomandă
South Park Avenue
South Park Avenue
25 localnici recomandă
Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
754 localnici recomandă
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
754 localnici recomandă
Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
417 localnici recomandă
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Trl
417 localnici recomandă
A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
27 localnici recomandă
International Heli-Tours
12651 International Dr
27 localnici recomandă
A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
396 localnici recomandă
ICON Park
8375 International Dr
396 localnici recomandă
Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay
348 localnici recomandă
Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play Way
348 localnici recomandă
Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay

Shopping

People love to shop when visiting Orlando. These are favorites with locals and tourists alike. Google first to see what exactly is offered.
Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
1167 localnici recomandă
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd
1167 localnici recomandă
Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
656 localnici recomandă
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl
656 localnici recomandă
The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
2430 localnici recomandă
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista Dr
2430 localnici recomandă
Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
Grocery Store - Walking Distance
36 localnici recomandă
Publix Super Market at Lake Cay Commons
9930 Universal Blvd
36 localnici recomandă
Grocery Store - Walking Distance
Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
15 localnici recomandă
Walgreens
1835 Sand Lake Rd
15 localnici recomandă
Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
Shop till you drop
1502 localnici recomandă
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Ave
1502 localnici recomandă
Shop till you drop

Conventions

Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.