Now that I’ve been living in Tampa full-time for almost two years I think it’s safe to say I have a pretty good lay of the land. I’ve rounded up all of my favorite places in Tampa and St. Pete all in one post for your next trip to Florida! Or maybe you’re new to the area and looking for some places to try! Regardless, I’ve got you covered! Pin this post for later to find it easily when you need it! Enjoy! You can read all of my individual posts from around Tampa Bay HERE.

If you’re interested you can also read my Tampa Beauty Guide.

Tampa

Eat

• Brunch: Oxford Exchange, Cask, Daily Eats, Datz, Trip’s Diner
• Lunch: bartaco, Fresh Kitchen, Fodder & Shine, Columbia Cafe (on the riverwalk), Noodle Kitchen, Bamboozle Cafe (Channelside location)
• Dinner: Hall on Franklin, On Swann, Carmine’s, Bern’s Steakhouse, Gourmet Pizza Company, Doc B’s, Boca, Rooster & the Till, The Refinery, Green Lemon, Anise Global Gastrobar, Chop Chop Shop
• Caffeine: Buddy Brew, Foundation Coffee, DI Coffee Bar, Mortar + Pestle, Caffeine
• Sweets: Chocolate Pi, Dough, Hyppo Pop, Whatever Pops, Mini Doughnut Factory
• Drinks: Flybar, Ulele, Miguelito’s, Timpano’s, Edge (rooftop bar), Ciro’s (speakeasy), Hotel Bar

Shop

• Hyde Park Village
• Penelope T Boutique
• International Plaza
• The Look Boutique
• {a} haley Boutique

Do

• Treat yourself to a Mani/Pedi at Crave Spa Soho
• Get your work out on at CycleBar in South Tampa (Get your first class free after registering using this link)
• Walk at Davis Island Seaplane Basin Park (take a helicopter tour of the city while you’re there. See my post on our flight HERE)
• Bike ride down Bayshore Boulevard (you can rent CoastBikes there)
• Go to one of the many Farmer’s Markets or the Makers Market
• Attend a Tampa Bay Lightning Game (NHL) at Amalie Arena
• Stroll around Curtis Hixon Park (located downtown + walking distance to museums and restaurants)

Stay

• Le Meridien
• Tampa Marriott Waterside
• Epicurean Hotel
• The Westin Tampa Waterside

St. Petersburg

Eat

• Brunch: Craft Kafe, Ciccio Cali
• Lunch: Locale Market, The Avenue, The Mill, Bodega on Central
• Dinner: Farm Table Kitchen, Grattzi, Station House, Ceviche, Bella Brava
• Caffeine: Bandit Coffee, Intermezzo Coffee
• Sweets: Hyppo Pop, Kilwin’s
• Drinks: The Canopy (rooftop)

Shop

• The Sundial
• Beach Drive

Do

• Stroll around Vinoy Park and then take in the sights at the historic Vinoy Renaissance Hotel (grab a drink or dinner while you’re there)
• Walk along the water at North Straub Park – this is a personal favorite!
• Shop around at Brocante Vintage Market (First Weekend of the Month)
• Spend a day at St. Pete Beach

Stay

• The Vinoy Renaissance
• The Birchwood
• The Don Cesar (Pool and Beach access)

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updated 10/24/17