Guidebook for Tampa
Parks & Nature
Lovely park with great views of downtown Tampa and the Bay. This is a wonderful spot to take the kids because there is a great playground including a water feature.
86 locals recommend
Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay BlvdLovely park with great views of downtown Tampa and the Bay. This is a wonderful spot to take the kids because there is a great playground including a water feature.
This is our closest beach to get some sun and take a dip in the ocean! Usually not too crowded, free parking and plenty of bathrooms.
7 locals recommend
Picnic Island Kayak Launch
7409 Picnic Island BlvdThis is our closest beach to get some sun and take a dip in the ocean! Usually not too crowded, free parking and plenty of bathrooms.
Great beach for families with a man-made shelf for lots of shallow water! Close to some great restaurants with a local paddle board and canoe rentals available on site with "WhatSUP Paddle Sports". Concessions are also available.
132 locals recommend
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point DrGreat beach for families with a man-made shelf for lots of shallow water! Close to some great restaurants with a local paddle board and canoe rentals available on site with "WhatSUP Paddle Sports". Concessions are also available.
Food Scene
The Bake and Noi are a family owned Italian restaurant and bakery. The food is delicious especially the penne with vodka sauce and the pizza! You can walk from the guesthouse to this location for a meal.
The Bake of Tampa
5427 Bayshore BlvdThe Bake and Noi are a family owned Italian restaurant and bakery. The food is delicious especially the penne with vodka sauce and the pizza! You can walk from the guesthouse to this location for a meal.
Big Ray's has excellent grouper sandwiches - a real Tampa treat! Plenty of seating outside or bring it back to the guesthouse to enjoy.
32 locals recommend
Big Ray's Fish Camp
6116 Interbay BlvdBig Ray's has excellent grouper sandwiches - a real Tampa treat! Plenty of seating outside or bring it back to the guesthouse to enjoy.
Cook's is a locally owned restaurant known for it's authentic british food with a casual setting and affordable price.
6 locals recommend
Cook's Kitchen
2902 W Gandy BlvdCook's is a locally owned restaurant known for it's authentic british food with a casual setting and affordable price.
A primarily breakfast and brunch spot with a cozy atmosphere and delicious food.
25 locals recommend
Pinky's Diner
3203 W Bay to Bay BlvdA primarily breakfast and brunch spot with a cozy atmosphere and delicious food.
Essentials
Interbay is one of our closest markets. In addition to most staples, they have an excellent deli to grab a sandwich or meal.
9 locals recommend
Interbay Meat Market
6110 Interbay BlvdInterbay is one of our closest markets. In addition to most staples, they have an excellent deli to grab a sandwich or meal.
This is our closest grocery store for all your grocery needs.
37 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Gandy Shopping Center
3617 W Gandy BlvdThis is our closest grocery store for all your grocery needs.
Arts & Culture
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art.
265 locals recommend
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaWaterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art.
Fantastic children's museum located right by the tampa museum of art at curtis hixon park a great waterfront park for picnics.
224 locals recommend
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaFantastic children's museum located right by the tampa museum of art at curtis hixon park a great waterfront park for picnics.
A scientific playground of more than 400 hands-on experiences including IMAX theatre and Planetarium.
310 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveA scientific playground of more than 400 hands-on experiences including IMAX theatre and Planetarium.
The CHIHULY COLLECTION is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork.
320 locals recommend
Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueThe CHIHULY COLLECTION is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork.
Shopping
Hyde Park Village is an upscale open-air shopping district located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in Tampa. High end shops and also great restaurants, bars, and a "Cinebistro". Surrounded by gorgeous historic homes.
283 locals recommend
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveHyde Park Village is an upscale open-air shopping district located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in Tampa. High end shops and also great restaurants, bars, and a "Cinebistro". Surrounded by gorgeous historic homes.
Movies, shopping and restaurants can be found here at Westshore Plaza.
47 locals recommend
Westshore Plaza
Westshore PlazaMovies, shopping and restaurants can be found here at Westshore Plaza.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ybor City is a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, United States, located just northeast of downtown. Known for it's rich history in the cigar business we'd recommend you book a ghost tour if you have time or just go for the nightlife.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
Ybor City is a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, United States, located just northeast of downtown. Known for it's rich history in the cigar business we'd recommend you book a ghost tour if you have time or just go for the nightlife.
Sightseeing
The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark on the grounds of The University of Tampa.
88 locals recommend
Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdThe Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark on the grounds of The University of Tampa.