Michael’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Vinoy Park is a great place to have a picnic, set up your hammocks, or go for a walk. The waterfront side walk brings you through North Shore Park (popular beach volleyball spot) to Coffee Pot Park.
Vinoy Park is an 11.6-acre park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida. Vinoy Park was named after the Vinoy Park Hotel, which was originally called the Vinoy Park when constructed in 1925 and sits adjacent to the park. The downtown waterfront park hosts yearly events including St. Petersburg's Ribfest, Tampa Bay's Blues Festival, Christmas displays, and various other events such as art festivals, concerts, and triathlons.
132 locals recommend
Vinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NEVinoy Park is a great place to have a picnic, set up your hammocks, or go for a walk. The waterfront side walk brings you through North Shore Park (popular beach volleyball spot) to Coffee Pot Park.
Vinoy Park is an 11.6-acre park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida. Vinoy Park was named after the Vinoy Park Hotel, which was originally called the Vinoy Park when constructed in 1925 and sits adjacent to the park. The downtown waterfront park hosts yearly events including St. Petersburg's Ribfest, Tampa Bay's Blues Festival, Christmas displays, and various other events such as art festivals, concerts, and triathlons.
North Shore Park is one of the local favorites. It's a very popular spot for beach volleyball and all the local players gather there almost every night.
79 locals recommend
North Shore Park
901 N Shore Dr NENorth Shore Park is one of the local favorites. It's a very popular spot for beach volleyball and all the local players gather there almost every night.
St. Pete Beach is St. Pete beach is known for its opportunity to participate in a variety of water sport activities, such as kiteboarding, windsurfing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
754 locals recommend
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdSt. Pete Beach is St. Pete beach is known for its opportunity to participate in a variety of water sport activities, such as kiteboarding, windsurfing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Treasure Island has a very nice beach to visit. We enjoy going there to get away from some of the crowds. Treasure Island, Florida got its name from an early hotel owner who buried and then "discovered" a couple of wooden chests on the beach. The hotelier claimed that the chests were filled with "treasure." News of the discovery spread quickly and people began calling the area Treasure Island. The name stuck.
236 locals recommend
Treasure Island
Treasure Island has a very nice beach to visit. We enjoy going there to get away from some of the crowds. Treasure Island, Florida got its name from an early hotel owner who buried and then "discovered" a couple of wooden chests on the beach. The hotelier claimed that the chests were filled with "treasure." News of the discovery spread quickly and people began calling the area Treasure Island. The name stuck.
Cresent Lake Park is a great place to picnic or go for a walk/run. Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.
80 locals recommend
Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St NCresent Lake Park is a great place to picnic or go for a walk/run. Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.
North Straub Park is a 4.8-acre waterfront park provides trails, picnic space, recreational activities & community events. Great place to take a walk and enjoy seeing the sailboats docked in bay.
24 locals recommend
North Straub Park
400 Bayshore Dr NENorth Straub Park is a 4.8-acre waterfront park provides trails, picnic space, recreational activities & community events. Great place to take a walk and enjoy seeing the sailboats docked in bay.
The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkThe largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment.
Food scene
If you enjoy live music, cigars, and good drinks this is the place for you. A personal favorite provides live music almost every night of the week and an attached cigar lounge with a wide variety of cigars.
72 locals recommend
Ruby's Elixir
15 3rd St NIf you enjoy live music, cigars, and good drinks this is the place for you. A personal favorite provides live music almost every night of the week and an attached cigar lounge with a wide variety of cigars.
The Lure is a local favorite. Serving tapas and sushi rolls, this popular restaurant on Central Ave is a great place for dinner and playing pool. We love the sushi menu here.
55 locals recommend
The Lure
661 Central Ave NThe Lure is a local favorite. Serving tapas and sushi rolls, this popular restaurant on Central Ave is a great place for dinner and playing pool. We love the sushi menu here.
Fresh Kitchen a quick / healthy option that you can enjoy there or on the go! We love this place because it's like healthy fast food.
142 locals recommend
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveFresh Kitchen a quick / healthy option that you can enjoy there or on the go! We love this place because it's like healthy fast food.
Better Byrd has a very unique menu. From the healthy peanut thai bowl to the fried chicken sandwich with french fries and queso. They also have great milk shakes!
9 locals recommend
Better Byrd
4447 4th St NBetter Byrd has a very unique menu. From the healthy peanut thai bowl to the fried chicken sandwich with french fries and queso. They also have great milk shakes!
Baum Ave Market is convenient because it's made up of four different restaurants in one building. Almost like a food court style set up, it's filled with Indian, Vietnamese, and acai bowls.
7 locals recommend
Baum Ave Market
1113 Baum Ave NBaum Ave Market is convenient because it's made up of four different restaurants in one building. Almost like a food court style set up, it's filled with Indian, Vietnamese, and acai bowls.
A St. Pete favorite, this restaurant is located right next to Tropicana Field. Our go to sports bars in the area. Great food and fun atmosphere.
71 locals recommend
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central AveA St. Pete favorite, this restaurant is located right next to Tropicana Field. Our go to sports bars in the area. Great food and fun atmosphere.
One of our favorite ramen places in St. Pete. A very nice spot for dinner date. They make great drinks here and the food presentation is usually impressive.
11 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ane
260 1st Ave SOne of our favorite ramen places in St. Pete. A very nice spot for dinner date. They make great drinks here and the food presentation is usually impressive.
Five Bucks is one of the local favorites in the heart of downtown St. Pete. They offer a wide variety on the menu and the staff is always friendly.
27 locals recommend
Five Bucks Drinkery
247 Central Ave NFive Bucks is one of the local favorites in the heart of downtown St. Pete. They offer a wide variety on the menu and the staff is always friendly.
Hawkers is a great place to grab food with a group of people. Family style tapas menu allows everyone to try a wide variety of unique cuisine.
97 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1235 Central AveHawkers is a great place to grab food with a group of people. Family style tapas menu allows everyone to try a wide variety of unique cuisine.
La V is our favorite Vietnamese restaurants in St. Pete. They have the best Pho! The owner is very nice is often seen greeting tables and ensuring her guests are happy.
28 locals recommend
La V
441 Central AveLa V is our favorite Vietnamese restaurants in St. Pete. They have the best Pho! The owner is very nice is often seen greeting tables and ensuring her guests are happy.
Datz is a local favorite that just moved to this side of the bridge with the original location in South Tampa. A very popular brunch spot, this place has a cheese burger with fried mac and cheese bun!
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveDatz is a local favorite that just moved to this side of the bridge with the original location in South Tampa. A very popular brunch spot, this place has a cheese burger with fried mac and cheese bun!
Red Mesa Mercado is one of Red Mesa's three locations. This one is located right next to a local brewery and has the best burritos in town.
47 locals recommend
Red Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave NRed Mesa Mercado is one of Red Mesa's three locations. This one is located right next to a local brewery and has the best burritos in town.
Pizza Box had great pizza and centrally located near shops and boutiques in downtown St Pete.
19 locals recommend
Pizza Box
923 Central AvePizza Box had great pizza and centrally located near shops and boutiques in downtown St Pete.
Engine No. 9 has the largest burger menu in town. With their extensive burger menu you would never expect it but they also won best chicken wings in town.
81 locals recommend
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NEngine No. 9 has the largest burger menu in town. With their extensive burger menu you would never expect it but they also won best chicken wings in town.
Fresco's back deck will give you a very nice view of sailboats docked in the bay. Fun atmosphere and good food.
58 locals recommend
Fresco's Waterfront Bistro
300 2nd Ave NEFresco's back deck will give you a very nice view of sailboats docked in the bay. Fun atmosphere and good food.