Gulfport/St. Petersburg Guidebook
Food scene
Awesome waterfront restaurant with great food, drinks and views.
147 locals recommend
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
5405 Shore Blvd SAwesome waterfront restaurant with great food, drinks and views.
Stella's
2914 Beach Blvd SA favorite among locals for breakfast.
A favorite Italian dinner spot with high ratings and old-school Italian dishes.
131 locals recommend
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SA favorite Italian dinner spot with high ratings and old-school Italian dishes.
A favorite Mexican joint with fresh made margaritas and fun vibes. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
150 locals recommend
VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant
10625 Gulf BlvdA favorite Mexican joint with fresh made margaritas and fun vibes. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
360 degree views from the revolving dining room make this restaurant and bar a must on your list.
One of only 19 in the United States!
88 locals recommend
Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro
5250 Gulf Blvd360 degree views from the revolving dining room make this restaurant and bar a must on your list.
One of only 19 in the United States!
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, this place is also a local landmark. Some of the waitstaff has been there as long as this restaurant has been in operation. Famous for their green fried tomatoes and Friday BBQ lunches. Cash only!
25 locals recommend
Munch's Restaurant & Sundries
3920 6th St SFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, this place is also a local landmark. Some of the waitstaff has been there as long as this restaurant has been in operation. Famous for their green fried tomatoes and Friday BBQ lunches. Cash only!
Oldest Restaurant in St. Petersburg, since 1920. Great outdoor seating and ambiance. Local hangout with live music most nights of the week. The seafood chowder is to die for, and so are the chicken wings. However, all food is good and every taste bud will find its match. Cash only.
66 locals recommend
The Chattaway
358 22nd Ave SOldest Restaurant in St. Petersburg, since 1920. Great outdoor seating and ambiance. Local hangout with live music most nights of the week. The seafood chowder is to die for, and so are the chicken wings. However, all food is good and every taste bud will find its match. Cash only.
Coffee
Cute eccentric coffee shop in the heart of downtown Gulfport
16 locals recommend
SumitrA Espresso Lounge +
2838 Beach Blvd SCute eccentric coffee shop in the heart of downtown Gulfport
Black Crow Coffee Shop
722 2nd St NGreat java and unique atmosphere.
Shopping
Gulfport Beach
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Tyrone Square
6901 22nd Ave NShopping mall, movie theater, dining.
Great upscale outdoor shopping complete with dining and movie theater.
114 locals recommend
Sundial St. Pete
153 2nd Ave NGreat upscale outdoor shopping complete with dining and movie theater.
All locally owned stores along Central. Best to drive up and down first and then pick a block at a time to discover. Parking is plentiful and the shops are cool and unique. Antiques, crafts, bars, restaurants, thrift stores, records and coffee shops among many others.
43 locals recommend
Central Avenue
Central AvenueAll locally owned stores along Central. Best to drive up and down first and then pick a block at a time to discover. Parking is plentiful and the shops are cool and unique. Antiques, crafts, bars, restaurants, thrift stores, records and coffee shops among many others.
Drinks & Nightlife
Listening Studio with live music, great food and a good selection of wine and beer. Perfect place to listen to local musicians.
19 locals recommend
Hideaway Cafe
1756 Central AveListening Studio with live music, great food and a good selection of wine and beer. Perfect place to listen to local musicians.
Live music 7 nights a week, several bars and on the beach. Great local hangout and great place to sit with a drink facing the beach to watch the sunset.
131 locals recommend
Jimmy B's Beach Bar
6200 Gulf BlvdLive music 7 nights a week, several bars and on the beach. Great local hangout and great place to sit with a drink facing the beach to watch the sunset.
Parks & Nature
Waterfront locale offering a beach, picnic tables & sand sports, with nearby shops & dining.
64 locals recommend
Gulfport Beach
Waterfront locale offering a beach, picnic tables & sand sports, with nearby shops & dining.
The Fort De Soto Park's North Beach earned Parents magazine’s top honors. This park and beach area is great for family, solo-travelers, romantic getaways and there's even a dog-friendly beach. There are 5 "off-shore keys" or beaches. Very popular among locals and visitors alike. Tons of different things to do here.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkThe Fort De Soto Park's North Beach earned Parents magazine’s top honors. This park and beach area is great for family, solo-travelers, romantic getaways and there's even a dog-friendly beach. There are 5 "off-shore keys" or beaches. Very popular among locals and visitors alike. Tons of different things to do here.
Fun To-Do with Kids
Fun indoor activity to do with kiddos. Creativity comes to life at this kid-friendly museum, where play is enhanced through real life.
110 locals recommend
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4th St NFun indoor activity to do with kiddos. Creativity comes to life at this kid-friendly museum, where play is enhanced through real life.
Considered one of the most important museums in Florida, the Salvador Dali Museum is also a kid-friendly gallery where visitors all ages can appreciate the uniqueness that is Salvador Dali. Let your imagination run wild as you learn all about Surrealism, while the kids can participate in the fun self-guided scavenger hunt to learn about the museum’s highlights while admiring his impressive masterpieces that include oils, watercolors, sketches and sculptures.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdConsidered one of the most important museums in Florida, the Salvador Dali Museum is also a kid-friendly gallery where visitors all ages can appreciate the uniqueness that is Salvador Dali. Let your imagination run wild as you learn all about Surrealism, while the kids can participate in the fun self-guided scavenger hunt to learn about the museum’s highlights while admiring his impressive masterpieces that include oils, watercolors, sketches and sculptures.