Guidebook for Sanford
Food Scene
The Sanford Special, a ridiculously giant breaded pork tenderloin "sandwich".
20 locals recommend
The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
112 E 1st StThe Sanford Special, a ridiculously giant breaded pork tenderloin "sandwich".
Caffè Di Riverwalk
225 W Seminole BlvdFantastic coffee and peaceful view. I crave their lattes.
Food is great and served in a loud, rambunctious atmosphere with a polka band playing at scheduled times.
74 locals recommend
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StFood is great and served in a loud, rambunctious atmosphere with a polka band playing at scheduled times.
Raw Press Juice Co.
516 Sanford AveDelicious juice blends made to order.
I'm from Kansas City, MO so I'm picky about BBQ and I love what Fuel has to offer. This little restaurant is connected to The Alley blues bar so you can walk your food next door to enjoy the music or take advantage of the full bar.
9 locals recommend
Fuel BBQ
120 S Park AveI'm from Kansas City, MO so I'm picky about BBQ and I love what Fuel has to offer. This little restaurant is connected to The Alley blues bar so you can walk your food next door to enjoy the music or take advantage of the full bar.
My favorite local greasy spoon for a basic breakfast. Family owned, authentic, and a few blocks from my house.
State Market Restaurant
1300 South French AvenueMy favorite local greasy spoon for a basic breakfast. Family owned, authentic, and a few blocks from my house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Owned and operated by my good friend, Greg Piecora. Sample his amazing and creative brews with a flight, then order a pint of your favorite.
16 locals recommend
Wops' Hops Brewing Company
419 Sanford AveOwned and operated by my good friend, Greg Piecora. Sample his amazing and creative brews with a flight, then order a pint of your favorite.
My favorite cocktail spot in Sanford. Housed in store that specializes in wood furniture from India, Indonesia, etc. The location is an beautiful as the drinks are delicious.
18 locals recommend
The Imperial at Washburn Imports
116 E 1st StMy favorite cocktail spot in Sanford. Housed in store that specializes in wood furniture from India, Indonesia, etc. The location is an beautiful as the drinks are delicious.
The Alley
114 S Park AveGreat little place to catch some blues music.
Great selection in a comfy location. Usually quiet with an older fan base. Set dinners are sometimes on offer.
8 locals recommend
Ellen's Wine Room
440 Sanford AveGreat selection in a comfy location. Usually quiet with an older fan base. Set dinners are sometimes on offer.
Arts & Culture
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N Park AveBeautiful display of Tiffany glass.
Shopping
I only wish I had more money to spend here. Wonderful folk art.
9 locals recommend
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E 1st StI only wish I had more money to spend here. Wonderful folk art.
Parks & Nature
During the winter months, the manatees congregate here to stay warm in the 70º water issuing from the spring. You can check on line for a daily manatee count.
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveDuring the winter months, the manatees congregate here to stay warm in the 70º water issuing from the spring. You can check on line for a daily manatee count.
Downtown Sanford runs parallel to Lake Monroe. Wonderful walking path along the lake as well as a marina, cafe, and restaurants in the area.
10 locals recommend
Lake Monroe
Downtown Sanford runs parallel to Lake Monroe. Wonderful walking path along the lake as well as a marina, cafe, and restaurants in the area.
Beautiful beach access. Go in on the north side through New Smyrna Beach if you like a more crowded scene with lots of restaurants and bars or go in on the south side near Titusville and within sight of Kennedy Space Center if you prefer fewer people. I go here to surf fish and enjoy birdwatching.
49 locals recommend
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Beautiful beach access. Go in on the north side through New Smyrna Beach if you like a more crowded scene with lots of restaurants and bars or go in on the south side near Titusville and within sight of Kennedy Space Center if you prefer fewer people. I go here to surf fish and enjoy birdwatching.
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
1514 S French AveJust a few blocks from my house.
This location has a decent little liquor store AND a great selection of greeting cards and essentials.
9 locals recommend
Walgreens
1201 International PkwyThis location has a decent little liquor store AND a great selection of greeting cards and essentials.