Guidebook for your Tampa stay
Sightseeing
They have bike hubs very near the house and it's a fun way to get around.
It's a waterfront museum with tons of interesting Tampa history! It's also close to the house.
139 locals recommend
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StIt's a waterfront museum with tons of interesting Tampa history! It's also close to the house.
Nice aquarium with some unique exhibits. It's also close to the house.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrNice aquarium with some unique exhibits. It's also close to the house.
It's a beautiful waterfront park that offers open green space and a play area for kids. There are various events held there throughout the year. It's located in downtown and next to 2 great museums.
237 locals recommend
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrIt's a beautiful waterfront park that offers open green space and a play area for kids. There are various events held there throughout the year. It's located in downtown and next to 2 great museums.
Wow, gorgeous waterfront park. Tons of events and free films, splash park for kids, dog park, green space... The natural spring is so pretty and you can see lots of wildlife, including manatees!
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveWow, gorgeous waterfront park. Tons of events and free films, splash park for kids, dog park, green space... The natural spring is so pretty and you can see lots of wildlife, including manatees!
This is an historic part of Tampa, originally settled by Cubans & Italians. Lots of cigar making history hear. Now there are tons of restaurants, bars, shops, historic markers, brick streets & charm.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
This is an historic part of Tampa, originally settled by Cubans & Italians. Lots of cigar making history hear. Now there are tons of restaurants, bars, shops, historic markers, brick streets & charm.
This college is absolutely beautiful. It sits on the river across from downtown and the minarets sparkle in the sunshine. The Henry B. Plant museum is on campus and even better at Christmas time.
47 locals recommend
The University of Tampa
401 W Kennedy BlvdThis college is absolutely beautiful. It sits on the river across from downtown and the minarets sparkle in the sunshine. The Henry B. Plant museum is on campus and even better at Christmas time.
Download their app on your phone and rent and return bikes all over the city.
18 locals recommend
Coast Bike Share
Central AvenueDownload their app on your phone and rent and return bikes all over the city.
The trolley is FREE and connects Ybor city to Channelside to Downtown. It's a fun way to get around.
26 locals recommend
TECO Line Streetcar System
The trolley is FREE and connects Ybor city to Channelside to Downtown. It's a fun way to get around.
Arts & Culture
Their exhibit space is great, the architecture is fun and it's a great location with beautiful views.
265 locals recommend
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaTheir exhibit space is great, the architecture is fun and it's a great location with beautiful views.
AMAZING & beautiful historic theatre built in 1926. They show new & classic films, have concerts/events, have a working organ, and they give tours. Ranks in the top 10 theatres in the world.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StAMAZING & beautiful historic theatre built in 1926. They show new & classic films, have concerts/events, have a working organ, and they give tours. Ranks in the top 10 theatres in the world.
This is in St. Pete, but it's a top notch museum. Whether you're a Dali fan or not, it's something to see. It's on the water near downtown St. Pete, which is a great area to visit. 2 thumbs up!
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThis is in St. Pete, but it's a top notch museum. Whether you're a Dali fan or not, it's something to see. It's on the water near downtown St. Pete, which is a great area to visit. 2 thumbs up!
Restaurants/Food
Opened in 1905 in Ybor City (neighborhood next to mine)- great atmosphere, good food, go on a weekend night and see flamenco dancing while you dine. They're famous for their 1905 salad.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveOpened in 1905 in Ybor City (neighborhood next to mine)- great atmosphere, good food, go on a weekend night and see flamenco dancing while you dine. They're famous for their 1905 salad.
Great food! Brunch is packed on weekends, so you want to get a reservation or do the call ahead seating. Chicken and waffles are pretty good!
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveGreat food! Brunch is packed on weekends, so you want to get a reservation or do the call ahead seating. Chicken and waffles are pretty good!
Inexpensive Cuban food! Place has been around for a long time. The puerco asado (roast pork) is wonderful.
77 locals recommend
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus DrInexpensive Cuban food! Place has been around for a long time. The puerco asado (roast pork) is wonderful.
Fun bar and restaurant. It offers indoor & outdoor seating in a cool atmosphere with great food. They have live music too. Sunday brunch is a great experience.
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveFun bar and restaurant. It offers indoor & outdoor seating in a cool atmosphere with great food. They have live music too. Sunday brunch is a great experience.
Waterfront dining at its best! Beautiful views of a Florida sunset. The food is local and native inspired w/ a unique menu. You can walk from the house and it's located in a restored brick building.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveWaterfront dining at its best! Beautiful views of a Florida sunset. The food is local and native inspired w/ a unique menu. You can walk from the house and it's located in a restored brick building.
Awesome pizza & craft beer pub! It's a 3 block walk! The walls are covered with album covers. They have a cute patio area for hanging out. The "Minor Threat" pizza is to die for. They also do wings. Voted Best Pizza in Tampa Bay.
52 locals recommend
Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central AveAwesome pizza & craft beer pub! It's a 3 block walk! The walls are covered with album covers. They have a cute patio area for hanging out. The "Minor Threat" pizza is to die for. They also do wings. Voted Best Pizza in Tampa Bay.
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveJust a tiny & quaint restaurant with high end comfort food!
It's fantastic! The food, decor and dishes are science lab inspired! The food and drinks are wonderful. The atmosphere is fun.
51 locals recommend
Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy BlvdIt's fantastic! The food, decor and dishes are science lab inspired! The food and drinks are wonderful. The atmosphere is fun.
Great Vietnamese food. There are a lot of different fresh spring rolls to choose from. The curry served in a coconut bowl is spicy and tasty and you can't go wrong with the pho.
19 locals recommend
Bamboozle Cafe Downtown
7107 N Tampa StGreat Vietnamese food. There are a lot of different fresh spring rolls to choose from. The curry served in a coconut bowl is spicy and tasty and you can't go wrong with the pho.
The name of this place is right on! They offer dim sum at lunch time. Everything I've ever tasted is delicious: seafood fried rice w/tomato sauce, any of the salt & pepper appetizers, braised eggplant
48 locals recommend
Yummy House China Bistro
2620 E Hillsborough AveThe name of this place is right on! They offer dim sum at lunch time. Everything I've ever tasted is delicious: seafood fried rice w/tomato sauce, any of the salt & pepper appetizers, braised eggplant
Pinky's Diner
3203 W Bay to Bay BlvdGreat brunch place- enough said! :)
Famous steak house. Huge wine list. They have a separate dessert room. It speaks for itself.
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveFamous steak house. Huge wine list. They have a separate dessert room. It speaks for itself.
My favorite Japanese/sushi place in town. It's not really close to the house, but it's worth the 15 minute drive. Authentic Japanese, fresh sushi.
8 locals recommend
Yoko's Japanese Restaurant
3217 S MacDill AveMy favorite Japanese/sushi place in town. It's not really close to the house, but it's worth the 15 minute drive. Authentic Japanese, fresh sushi.
Coffee and cafe! The best pressed sandwiches! If you're there when they have "crazy slaw" order it, because it's excellent. They carry a locally roasted Cuban coffee too. Thursday night is open mic.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Hey
1540 N Franklin StCoffee and cafe! The best pressed sandwiches! If you're there when they have "crazy slaw" order it, because it's excellent. They carry a locally roasted Cuban coffee too. Thursday night is open mic.
2 words- Cuban Sandwich!!!! You can walk from the house and it's dirt cheap and delicious. The place is nothing to look at, but the cubans are top notch. This sandwich is part of Tampa's culture.
Palm Ave Sandwich Shop
2002 North Nebraska Avenue2 words- Cuban Sandwich!!!! You can walk from the house and it's dirt cheap and delicious. The place is nothing to look at, but the cubans are top notch. This sandwich is part of Tampa's culture.
Can't believe I just discovered this place. It's been there 7 years and I never knew. I am not a rib person, but I ordered them and they are amazing! The smoked turkey leg and chicken are fabulous too
14 locals recommend
Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
1609 Angel Oliva Senior StCan't believe I just discovered this place. It's been there 7 years and I never knew. I am not a rib person, but I ordered them and they are amazing! The smoked turkey leg and chicken are fabulous too
Cena
1120 E Kennedy BlvdIncredible, thoughtful, Italian food. Seafood risotto was amazing!
Deeelicious! Duck paprikash is fabulous as is the spring risotto. Service is impeccable and the decor is simple, natural and beautiful.
19 locals recommend
Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar
1207 S Howard AveDeeelicious! Duck paprikash is fabulous as is the spring risotto. Service is impeccable and the decor is simple, natural and beautiful.
I've heard great things about this restaurant and now I can say I agree. It's also ramen focused, which is unique in the area, but I love the rice bowls best.
136 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveI've heard great things about this restaurant and now I can say I agree. It's also ramen focused, which is unique in the area, but I love the rice bowls best.
Cool, funky coffee shop and store. They have a 2nd location in Seminole Heights too.
26 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Ybor City - Coffee Shop
1823 E 7th AveCool, funky coffee shop and store. They have a 2nd location in Seminole Heights too.
Awesome Jamaican food. The jerk chicken is so tender and the sweet sauce that it comes with is drinkable. If you want some reggae music and an easy atmosphere, this is it!
7 locals recommend
Jamaican Tropicale by Jerk Hut
500 N Florida AveAwesome Jamaican food. The jerk chicken is so tender and the sweet sauce that it comes with is drinkable. If you want some reggae music and an easy atmosphere, this is it!
This is a public market, with food vendors, coffee, event space and weekend market (3rd Sunday of the month) and it's located on the river in a beautifully renovated building.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveThis is a public market, with food vendors, coffee, event space and weekend market (3rd Sunday of the month) and it's located on the river in a beautifully renovated building.
This place is by far the best bargain breakfast and the food is great. Casual, low-key diner...
95 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveThis place is by far the best bargain breakfast and the food is great. Casual, low-key diner...
Awesome, fresh Indian food. They have a lunch buffet for only $10.49 and it's great. They bring hot naan to your table to order.
7 locals recommend
Rasoi Indian Cuisine
1701 E 8th AveAwesome, fresh Indian food. They have a lunch buffet for only $10.49 and it's great. They bring hot naan to your table to order.
Great restaurant on the river and walkable from the house. Something unique and fantastic on the menu is the marrow appetizer. Menu is delicious!
25 locals recommend
Steelbach
1902 N Ola AveGreat restaurant on the river and walkable from the house. Something unique and fantastic on the menu is the marrow appetizer. Menu is delicious!
They have great Poke, salmon jerky, smoked fish spreads and fresh seafood for sale. There are few tables inside so you can enjoy a meal.
11 locals recommend
Heights Seafood Co
6421 N Florida AveThey have great Poke, salmon jerky, smoked fish spreads and fresh seafood for sale. There are few tables inside so you can enjoy a meal.
Wow! Love at first sight. The fried chicken eggs benedict is amazing! The setting is fun and cool. It's southern/soul food and chic.
31 locals recommend
7th + Grove
1930 E 7th AveWow! Love at first sight. The fried chicken eggs benedict is amazing! The setting is fun and cool. It's southern/soul food and chic.
Great Italian and great service. You can walk from the house. Must try the mozzarella cart!
23 locals recommend
Rocca
323 W Palm AveGreat Italian and great service. You can walk from the house. Must try the mozzarella cart!
Local Cuban flare! This menu has more flan flavors than any restaurant in the area. Breakfast and lunch foods are tasty and a fun spin on Cuban food. And, it's around the corner from the house. Coffee too!
9 locals recommend
Flan Factory
1718 N Nebraska AveLocal Cuban flare! This menu has more flan flavors than any restaurant in the area. Breakfast and lunch foods are tasty and a fun spin on Cuban food. And, it's around the corner from the house. Coffee too!
Beautiful cafe serving up delicous local coffee (Made Coffee) in a trendy hotel in Historic Ybor. They offer pastries and light breakfast items.
Café Quiquiriqui
1402 E 7th AveBeautiful cafe serving up delicous local coffee (Made Coffee) in a trendy hotel in Historic Ybor. They offer pastries and light breakfast items.
Amazing tacos and burritos, fresh juices, outdoor and indoor seating! Absolutely delicious and it's 3 minutes from the house!
Los Chapos Tacos
951 East 7th AvenueAmazing tacos and burritos, fresh juices, outdoor and indoor seating! Absolutely delicious and it's 3 minutes from the house!
Incredible breads and baked goods, plus delicious sandwiches.
16 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
6703 North Florida AvenueIncredible breads and baked goods, plus delicious sandwiches.
Everything Else
This is a restaurant, coffee house, tea bar, bookstore and gift shop! The interior is absolutely gorgeous, so it's a great place for a bite to eat or to lounge and have a cup of coffee.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdThis is a restaurant, coffee house, tea bar, bookstore and gift shop! The interior is absolutely gorgeous, so it's a great place for a bite to eat or to lounge and have a cup of coffee.
AMAZING Cuban bakery! They have every kind of baked good you can dream of, however the guava pastries and the casitos (cheese pastry) are the best! They are famous for their 3' long cuban bread.
56 locals recommend
La Segunda Ybor
2512 N 15th StAMAZING Cuban bakery! They have every kind of baked good you can dream of, however the guava pastries and the casitos (cheese pastry) are the best! They are famous for their 3' long cuban bread.
If you need chocolate while you're in town, then treat yourself to this local chocolatier! He makes a couple dozen different truffles that are exquisite. They were featured in the "Hunger Games" films
William Dean Chocolates
3657 N Westshore BlvdIf you need chocolate while you're in town, then treat yourself to this local chocolatier! He makes a couple dozen different truffles that are exquisite. They were featured in the "Hunger Games" films
Drinks & Nightlife
It's also a restaurant and open for lunch (food is great). They have a million beers and do live music. It's a funky, relaxing place to hang and have a drink.
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveIt's also a restaurant and open for lunch (food is great). They have a million beers and do live music. It's a funky, relaxing place to hang and have a drink.
Just a great local brewery, walking distance to the house and owned by the nicest guys.
49 locals recommend
Hidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin StJust a great local brewery, walking distance to the house and owned by the nicest guys.
Amazing craft cocktails! Indoor or outdoor seating with interesting décor.
57 locals recommend
Mandarin Heights
5901 N Florida AveAmazing craft cocktails! Indoor or outdoor seating with interesting décor.
Great local brewery in a nice setting. They serve food too.
92 locals recommend
Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveGreat local brewery in a nice setting. They serve food too.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous walking trails where you can see birds, alligators, tortoises and other wildlife. You can rent canoes and kayaks too and it's a beautiful paddle!
49 locals recommend
Lettuce Lake Park Boardwalk and Nature Trail Observation Tower
Lettuce Lake Park TrailGorgeous walking trails where you can see birds, alligators, tortoises and other wildlife. You can rent canoes and kayaks too and it's a beautiful paddle!
If you want to see manatees, they gather here when the weather is cold. There is a viewing area and boardwalk, plus a gift shop play area.
183 locals recommend
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdIf you want to see manatees, they gather here when the weather is cold. There is a viewing area and boardwalk, plus a gift shop play area.
Groceries
Oceanic Oriental Supermarket
1609 N Tampa StAround the corner from the house, fresh produce, prepared foods, any groceries you might need...
8 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
101 West 7th AvenueAround the corner from the house, fresh produce, prepared foods, any groceries you might need...