Beach Life Guide Book

Julia
Beach Life Guide Book

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop bar overlooking Tampa Bay. Great views of St. Petersburg, as well as downtown Tampa. It's a short 20 minute Uber ride into a very hip and lively town.
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The Birchwood
340 Beach Dr NE
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Rooftop bar overlooking Tampa Bay. Great views of St. Petersburg, as well as downtown Tampa. It's a short 20 minute Uber ride into a very hip and lively town.
Bustling, trendy bar mixing old-school & specialty cocktails in a dimly lit, retro-style interior. Sunday's are bottom less Mimosas.
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The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave N
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Bustling, trendy bar mixing old-school & specialty cocktails in a dimly lit, retro-style interior. Sunday's are bottom less Mimosas.
This is a short walk. They have the best BLT's on the and live music most evenings. This is where you'll find all the locals hang out.
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Ka'Tiki
8803 W Gulf Blvd
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This is a short walk. They have the best BLT's on the and live music most evenings. This is where you'll find all the locals hang out.
Watch the sunset from their rooftop bar. It a short 10 minute drive down to St. Pete Beach.
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Hotel Zamora
3701 Gulf Blvd
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Watch the sunset from their rooftop bar. It a short 10 minute drive down to St. Pete Beach.

Food scene

Incredible food in a really quaint part of St. Petersburg. The Uber ride is about 20 minutes.
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The Mill Restaurant
200 Central Ave
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Incredible food in a really quaint part of St. Petersburg. The Uber ride is about 20 minutes.
If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with fresh seafood caught and brought in daily, this is the place! Reservations are absolutely needed! The food and wine are incredible, but does come with a heavy price tag. But, worth it if you want to splurge during your trip!
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Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf Blvd
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If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with fresh seafood caught and brought in daily, this is the place! Reservations are absolutely needed! The food and wine are incredible, but does come with a heavy price tag. But, worth it if you want to splurge during your trip!
Located around the corner from our house, you'll find casual waterfront dining. The food is good, but their known for their extensive line of beers they brew and liquor they also make.
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Sea Dog Brewing Co.
9610 Gulf Blvd
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Located around the corner from our house, you'll find casual waterfront dining. The food is good, but their known for their extensive line of beers they brew and liquor they also make.
This is a hidden gem on the island and it's a 5 minute drive. They make their own homemade pasta . . we've not had a dish that we didn't absolutely love!
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Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine
9524 Blind Pass Rd
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This is a hidden gem on the island and it's a 5 minute drive. They make their own homemade pasta . . we've not had a dish that we didn't absolutely love!
It's a 5 minute drive up Gulf Boulevard. It's casual and family friendly with an upscale atmosphere. Reservations almost always recommended unless you go early! Great happy hour specials from 4:30 -7 daily in the bar area only. $3 off all appetizers / $2 off all cocktails and $1 off Beer and Wine. Their dirty martini is spectacular!
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Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf Blvd
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It's a 5 minute drive up Gulf Boulevard. It's casual and family friendly with an upscale atmosphere. Reservations almost always recommended unless you go early! Great happy hour specials from 4:30 -7 daily in the bar area only. $3 off all appetizers / $2 off all cocktails and $1 off Beer and Wine. Their dirty martini is spectacular!
If you like authentic Mexican, this is your place! This is a local hidden gem on the island. The best wet burrito and margarita around. It's a local hang out so avoid peak eating hours or the wait will be up to 2 hours.
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VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant
10625 Gulf Blvd
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If you like authentic Mexican, this is your place! This is a local hidden gem on the island. The best wet burrito and margarita around. It's a local hang out so avoid peak eating hours or the wait will be up to 2 hours.
Top rated steakhouse around!
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Seared 1200 Chophouse
5007 Gulf Blvd
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Top rated steakhouse around!
Casual waterfront dining with indoor and outdoor seating. You literally can see it from our dock, but it's a short drive over to St. Pete Beach.
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Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill
677 75th Ave
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Casual waterfront dining with indoor and outdoor seating. You literally can see it from our dock, but it's a short drive over to St. Pete Beach.
Brick stone pizza parlor. Very casual, always can get a table. Nice and relaxing place with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Britt's Pizza
10709 Gulf Boulevard
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Brick stone pizza parlor. Very casual, always can get a table. Nice and relaxing place with indoor and outdoor seating.
They specialize in authentic Cuban sandwiches!
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Floridian Restaurant
230 107th Ave
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They specialize in authentic Cuban sandwiches!
Awesome pizza, but they don't deliver. However, they are just a 5 minute drive up the road.
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Vito & Michael's Pizzeria
7704 Blind Pass Rd
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Awesome pizza, but they don't deliver. However, they are just a 5 minute drive up the road.
Family-operated Italian eatery. Another place that is a 5-7 minute drive.
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Verducci's Pizzeria Trattoria
7800 Blind Pass Rd
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Family-operated Italian eatery. Another place that is a 5-7 minute drive.
Cozy, elegant bistro & wine bar featuring an Italian & New American dishes.
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Sola Bistro and Wine Bar
6700 Gulf Blvd
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Cozy, elegant bistro & wine bar featuring an Italian & New American dishes.

Entertainment & Activities

It's a great day trip. It's full of animals, rides, and shows. It's a great day for all ages. It's about a 45 minute drive.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
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It's a great day trip. It's full of animals, rides, and shows. It's a great day for all ages. It's about a 45 minute drive.
This is our local bait store. Evening fishing is the best time and we catch alot with live shrimp.
Gulf To Bay Bait & Tackle Shop
6920 Gulf Blvd
This is our local bait store. Evening fishing is the best time and we catch alot with live shrimp.
It's about an hour and 40 minute drive, but great iconic trip!
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Magic Kingdom
1180 Seven Seas Drive
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It's about an hour and 40 minute drive, but great iconic trip!
If you're into culture and art - this is a great place to spend a day!
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali Blvd
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If you're into culture and art - this is a great place to spend a day!
This was the home of Winter until the passing in November 2021. It's a small aquarium, but nicely done and not a big time investment.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
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This was the home of Winter until the passing in November 2021. It's a small aquarium, but nicely done and not a big time investment.
Parasailing and watercraft activities at John's Pass, which is just up Gulf Boulevard 7 minutes.
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Parasailing The Pass
12754 Kingfish Dr
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Parasailing and watercraft activities at John's Pass, which is just up Gulf Boulevard 7 minutes.
If your comfort navigating the waterways - here is an option for a boat rental.
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Treasure Island Boat Rentals
11025 Gulf Blvd
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If your comfort navigating the waterways - here is an option for a boat rental.
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Suncoast Watersports
9540 Gulf Blvd
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Sightseeing

Dolphin watching tours.
Adventure Cruises Inc
9610 Gulf Blvd
Dolphin watching tours.
Another option for a dolphin tour.
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Dolphin Racer
3400 Pasadena Ave S
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Another option for a dolphin tour.

Essentials

Conveniently located, but more pricy being at the beach. There is an alternate location, but a 10 minute drive.
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Publix Super Market on Treasure Island
111 104th Ave
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Conveniently located, but more pricy being at the beach. There is an alternate location, but a 10 minute drive.
If you want authentic / aged Italian meats, homemade cheeses, homemade baked breads and desserts, and wine.
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Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave N
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If you want authentic / aged Italian meats, homemade cheeses, homemade baked breads and desserts, and wine.
For all of the essentials at a lower price than Publix.
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Winn-Dixie
7625 Blind Pass Rd
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For all of the essentials at a lower price than Publix.
Authentic Mediterranean market.
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Spiros Cafe
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Authentic Mediterranean market.