Guidebook for Saint Petersburg
Food Scene
Yogurtology
3043 4th St NCreate you own yogurt masterpiece at Yogurtology!!
This hidden gem, nestled in historic Old Northeast Saint Petersburg, is open late and offers great food and craft beers.
35 locals recommend
Old Northeast Tavern
201 7th Ave NThis hidden gem, nestled in historic Old Northeast Saint Petersburg, is open late and offers great food and craft beers.
Encompassing nearly two city blocks, there is truly something for everyone at Ferg's. We have 90+ TVs, an awesome menu, including craft beers, signature burgers and our famous wings. Choose indoor and outdoor seating with live music, a friendly staff and easy access to the "Trop" via the tunnel under 1st Avenue South that leads directly to the stadium property.
71 locals recommend
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central AveEncompassing nearly two city blocks, there is truly something for everyone at Ferg's. We have 90+ TVs, an awesome menu, including craft beers, signature burgers and our famous wings. Choose indoor and outdoor seating with live music, a friendly staff and easy access to the "Trop" via the tunnel under 1st Avenue South that leads directly to the stadium property.
We are known for serving the best cuban sandwich, but we offer so much more. From our refreshing salads, wraps, and a variety of pressed sandwiches. To our fusion of Caribbean/Mexican dishes. Do your taste buds a favor and try one of everything.
8 locals recommend
Barracuda Deli Cafe
6640 Gulf BlvdWe are known for serving the best cuban sandwich, but we offer so much more. From our refreshing salads, wraps, and a variety of pressed sandwiches. To our fusion of Caribbean/Mexican dishes. Do your taste buds a favor and try one of everything.
The locals love it and the tourists can’t wait to try it.
Willy’s Burger and Booze is a hugely successful restaurant located on Corey Avenue in beautiful St. Pete Beach Florida is famous for its mouth-watering, over-sized burgers and its crowd pleasing weekly specials.
35 locals recommend
Willy's Burger and Booze
645 Corey AveThe locals love it and the tourists can’t wait to try it.
Willy’s Burger and Booze is a hugely successful restaurant located on Corey Avenue in beautiful St. Pete Beach Florida is famous for its mouth-watering, over-sized burgers and its crowd pleasing weekly specials.
Adorned with sports photos, articles, pennants, and memorabilia, this casual eatery maintains a reputation for its terrific burgers.
31 locals recommend
El Cap Restaurant
3500 4th St NAdorned with sports photos, articles, pennants, and memorabilia, this casual eatery maintains a reputation for its terrific burgers.
Rococo Steak
655 2nd Ave SA unique twist on the classic steakhouse!
Trip's Diner
2339 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NModern diner with old-fashioned quality and service.
Engine n°9 is a prime burger sports bar in the heart of St. Petersburg's Edge District. They boast to be the best burger in Saint Petersburg.
81 locals recommend
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NEngine n°9 is a prime burger sports bar in the heart of St. Petersburg's Edge District. They boast to be the best burger in Saint Petersburg.
Famous for their smoked fish spread. They'e been open for over 65 years!
47 locals recommend
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave SFamous for their smoked fish spread. They'e been open for over 65 years!
The Galley offers a welcoming environment for families as well as a sense of community. A nautical theme is set for the 2,000-square-foot space and the dark wooden bar top and booths will add to its timeless feel. Eating here won’t be a consequence of drinking. The Galley’s “galley” will focus on nutritious, fresh food, including vegetarian options.
13 locals recommend
The Gallery
27 4th St NThe Galley offers a welcoming environment for families as well as a sense of community. A nautical theme is set for the 2,000-square-foot space and the dark wooden bar top and booths will add to its timeless feel. Eating here won’t be a consequence of drinking. The Galley’s “galley” will focus on nutritious, fresh food, including vegetarian options.
Modernized Mexican eats & hand-crafted cocktails are served in a festive setting with outdoor patio.
148 locals recommend
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SModernized Mexican eats & hand-crafted cocktails are served in a festive setting with outdoor patio.
Spanish chain outpost in the Ponce de Leon Hotel with small plates & flamenco shows some nights.
101 locals recommend
Ceviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NESpanish chain outpost in the Ponce de Leon Hotel with small plates & flamenco shows some nights.
Casual Italian restaurant serves up a traditional menu alongside some American options plus wine.
128 locals recommend
BellaBrava
204 Beach Dr NECasual Italian restaurant serves up a traditional menu alongside some American options plus wine.
Choice New American kitchen featuring a seasonal menu & cocktails in a modern interior with a patio.
24 locals recommend
The Birch & Vine
340 Beach Dr NEChoice New American kitchen featuring a seasonal menu & cocktails in a modern interior with a patio.
Parks & Nature
Vinoy Park is a wonderful waterfront park with bike and running trails, a small beach, public pool, tennis courts and much more! Vinoy Park also hosts many concerts and events throughout the year!
132 locals recommend
Vinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NEVinoy Park is a wonderful waterfront park with bike and running trails, a small beach, public pool, tennis courts and much more! Vinoy Park also hosts many concerts and events throughout the year!
Crescent Lake park is a cozy lake front park within walking distance.
80 locals recommend
Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St NCrescent Lake park is a cozy lake front park within walking distance.
Ft. DeSoto includes a year-round county campground, miles of nature trails and paved fitness trails, 2.25 miles of canoe trails, an 800-foot boat launch with floating docks, fishing piers, picnic pavilions with grills, a concession stand and restroom and shower facilities. From the island's southern shores, visitors enjoy a sweeping panorama of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkFt. DeSoto includes a year-round county campground, miles of nature trails and paved fitness trails, 2.25 miles of canoe trails, an 800-foot boat launch with floating docks, fishing piers, picnic pavilions with grills, a concession stand and restroom and shower facilities. From the island's southern shores, visitors enjoy a sweeping panorama of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Ft. DeSoto Beach, located off of St. Petersburg's southern tip, has been named the number one beach in the United States. Named after the historic fort located on the 900-acre county park, visitors can tour the five interconnected islands that comprise the park.
50 locals recommend
North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park
Ft. DeSoto Beach, located off of St. Petersburg's southern tip, has been named the number one beach in the United States. Named after the historic fort located on the 900-acre county park, visitors can tour the five interconnected islands that comprise the park.
St. Petersburg's Municipal Beach, located on the shores of Treasure Island, a neighboring Gulf of Mexico community, boasts 500 feet of sandy white shores. The St. Petersburg Recreation Department operates the beach, the beach concession stand and parking area. The beach includes full shower and changing facilities, a snack bar, beach volleyball courts, and a beach wheelchair for handicapped beach goers.
St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
11260 FL-699St. Petersburg's Municipal Beach, located on the shores of Treasure Island, a neighboring Gulf of Mexico community, boasts 500 feet of sandy white shores. The St. Petersburg Recreation Department operates the beach, the beach concession stand and parking area. The beach includes full shower and changing facilities, a snack bar, beach volleyball courts, and a beach wheelchair for handicapped beach goers.
Native indians first lived in this area and portions of their villages remain. Throughout the park you will find educational signage, where you can learn more about Maximo Park's history and archaeology. Some of these signs feature paintings, by local artist Hermann Trappman, depicting the natural history of the area.
18 locals recommend
Maximo Park
Sunshine Skyway Lane SouthNative indians first lived in this area and portions of their villages remain. Throughout the park you will find educational signage, where you can learn more about Maximo Park's history and archaeology. Some of these signs feature paintings, by local artist Hermann Trappman, depicting the natural history of the area.
The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North.
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NThe Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North.
Drinks & Nightlife
On the first Friday of every month, 2nd Ave. between 1st and 2nd St. is closed off for a free concert.
First Night St Petersburg
100 2nd Ave NOn the first Friday of every month, 2nd Ave. between 1st and 2nd St. is closed off for a free concert.
Derby Lane, the St. Petersburg Kennel Club, is the oldest continuously operating greyhound track in the world. Derby lane also offers a poker room and dinning.
9 locals recommend
Derby Lane St Petersburg
10490 Gandy Blvd NDerby Lane, the St. Petersburg Kennel Club, is the oldest continuously operating greyhound track in the world. Derby lane also offers a poker room and dinning.
Jannus Live is an iconic concert venue located in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Jannus Live hosts an eclectic array of touring talent, DJs, and more.
114 locals recommend
Jannus Live
200 1st Ave NJannus Live is an iconic concert venue located in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Jannus Live hosts an eclectic array of touring talent, DJs, and more.
A staple in both Tampa and St. Petersburg, MacDinton’s is the area’s most popular Irish bar for happy hours, drink specials, live entertainment, soccer/sporting events, and amazing nights out.
34 locals recommend
MacDinton's St. Pete
242 1st Ave NA staple in both Tampa and St. Petersburg, MacDinton’s is the area’s most popular Irish bar for happy hours, drink specials, live entertainment, soccer/sporting events, and amazing nights out.
Rock & blues mainstay hosting live music nightly, with a full liquor bar plus lunch & dinner menu.
15 locals recommend
Ringside Cafe
350 2nd St NRock & blues mainstay hosting live music nightly, with a full liquor bar plus lunch & dinner menu.
Shopping
From fresh roasted coffee to delicious deli selections, gourmet baked goods to handmade pastas and specialty cheeses, Mazzaro’s is more than a one-of-a-kind Italian gourmet market – it’s one of Tampa Bay’s favorite culinary destinations.
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NFrom fresh roasted coffee to delicious deli selections, gourmet baked goods to handmade pastas and specialty cheeses, Mazzaro’s is more than a one-of-a-kind Italian gourmet market – it’s one of Tampa Bay’s favorite culinary destinations.
The mission of the market is to be the ‘heart’ of St. Petersburg — the place, more than anywhere else, that people feel a strong sense of joyful connectedness and creative community.
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEThe mission of the market is to be the ‘heart’ of St. Petersburg — the place, more than anywhere else, that people feel a strong sense of joyful connectedness and creative community.
Up to 75 vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take out treats, and locally made crafts and LIVE MUSIC!
17 locals recommend
Corey Avenue Sunday Market on St. Pete Beach
398-300 Corey AveUp to 75 vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take out treats, and locally made crafts and LIVE MUSIC!
Wagon Wheel Flea Market
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday 8 am - 4 pm
18 locals recommend
Wagon Wheel Flea Market
Wagon Wheel Flea Market
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday 8 am - 4 pm
Enjoy a stroll along downtown St. Pete's Beach Drive, home to unique shops, world-class museums and galleries, as well as amazing dining options for every taste and budget. Just across from Beach Drive, you'll find beautiful city parks and St. Pete's fabulous waterfront. To top things off, a horse-drawn carriage ride will add yet another lasting memory of your visit here. You will definitely be looking forward to your next visit to beautiful downtown St. Pete.
29 locals recommend
Beach Drive Northeast
Beach Drive NortheastEnjoy a stroll along downtown St. Pete's Beach Drive, home to unique shops, world-class museums and galleries, as well as amazing dining options for every taste and budget. Just across from Beach Drive, you'll find beautiful city parks and St. Pete's fabulous waterfront. To top things off, a horse-drawn carriage ride will add yet another lasting memory of your visit here. You will definitely be looking forward to your next visit to beautiful downtown St. Pete.
Arts & Culture
Honoring the memory of millions of innocent men, women, and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust, the museum is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to prevent future genocides.
92 locals recommend
Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th St SHonoring the memory of millions of innocent men, women, and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust, the museum is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to prevent future genocides.
The elegant Palladian-style building combines the styles of a classic art museum and a Mediterranean villa at home in Florida's tropical climate. Designed by John Volk, the building itself a work of art, has twenty galleries, some small and intimate, others more spacious. Opened in 1965, the Museum also has splendid Membership and Sculpture Gardens.
303 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEThe elegant Palladian-style building combines the styles of a classic art museum and a Mediterranean villa at home in Florida's tropical climate. Designed by John Volk, the building itself a work of art, has twenty galleries, some small and intimate, others more spacious. Opened in 1965, the Museum also has splendid Membership and Sculpture Gardens.
Situated on the curve of Bayshore Drive in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the Bay, The Dali Museum is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The collection includes 94 original oils, more than 100 watercolors and drawings, plus 1,300 graphics, sculptures, holograms, objects of art and photographs.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdSituated on the curve of Bayshore Drive in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the Bay, The Dali Museum is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The collection includes 94 original oils, more than 100 watercolors and drawings, plus 1,300 graphics, sculptures, holograms, objects of art and photographs.
A stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork. The Collection is a series of individual spaces designed to complement each of Chihuly's large-scale installations, including several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds which have thrilled audiences around the globe. The new facility is slated to open October 15, 2016.
320 locals recommend
Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueA stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork. The Collection is a series of individual spaces designed to complement each of Chihuly's large-scale installations, including several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds which have thrilled audiences around the globe. The new facility is slated to open October 15, 2016.
This museum's mission is to collect, preserve and communicate the history and heritage of Florida with emphasis on St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula.
40 locals recommend
St. Petersburg Museum of History
335 2nd Ave NEThis museum's mission is to collect, preserve and communicate the history and heritage of Florida with emphasis on St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at 4th Street Station
3700 4th St NThe Fresh Market
2900 4th St N
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St NEntertainment & Activities
Home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB Team, the "Trop" is a must see in St. Petersburg,
330 locals recommend
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB Team, the "Trop" is a must see in St. Petersburg,
Situated on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the iconic Al Lang Stadium, capacity 7,227, has transformed over the past two seasons, and now hosts the Tampa Bay Rowdies!
57 locals recommend
Al Lang Stadium
230 1st St SESituated on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the iconic Al Lang Stadium, capacity 7,227, has transformed over the past two seasons, and now hosts the Tampa Bay Rowdies!
Winter and the story of her prosthetic tail has inspired millions to persevere through life’s toughest obstacles. Our mission and potential to change lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium.
714 locals recommend
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageWinter and the story of her prosthetic tail has inspired millions to persevere through life’s toughest obstacles. Our mission and potential to change lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium.