Guidebook for Saint Petersburg
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hollander Taproom inside the hotel has a great selection of craft beer. Try the grouper sandwich - it's awesome!
15 locals recommend
Hollander Hotel St. Petersburg / Downtown
421 4th Ave NThe Hollander Taproom inside the hotel has a great selection of craft beer. Try the grouper sandwich - it's awesome!
Go for the view, stay for the fancy drinks. Attire is a little dressier, but in St. Pete, almost anything goes!
253 locals recommend
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NEGo for the view, stay for the fancy drinks. Attire is a little dressier, but in St. Pete, almost anything goes!
Mastry's Bar & Grill
233 Central AveBest dive bar in town.
Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NGreat setting with cornhole and a fire pit.
Cycle Brewing
534 Central AveGreat small brewery within walking distance of the apartment
St. Pete Brewing Company
544 1st Ave NTry the St. Pete Orange Wheat beer!
Best beer selection and live music every day. It's tucked away in a courtyard and tricky to find, but well worth it!
60 locals recommend
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NEBest beer selection and live music every day. It's tucked away in a courtyard and tricky to find, but well worth it!
Getting Around
If you want to rent a bike, there's a Coast Bike Share hub on the northeast corner of Round Lake. The bikes can be taken all over the city and returned to any hub... so feel free to hit a few breweries and then Uber back!
7 locals recommend
Round Lake
If you want to rent a bike, there's a Coast Bike Share hub on the northeast corner of Round Lake. The bikes can be taken all over the city and returned to any hub... so feel free to hit a few breweries and then Uber back!
Parks & Nature
Best place to go for a run. Head out of the apartment and go right down 7th Ave until you hit the water. You can go north or south for several miles without having to worry about cars. Great views the entire way.
Stay alert - this is the best place to see dolphins... although you're likely to hear them before you see them. Their blowholes make a distinctive pfft sound when they come up for air!
79 locals recommend
North Shore Park
901 N Shore Dr NEBest place to go for a run. Head out of the apartment and go right down 7th Ave until you hit the water. You can go north or south for several miles without having to worry about cars. Great views the entire way.
Stay alert - this is the best place to see dolphins... although you're likely to hear them before you see them. Their blowholes make a distinctive pfft sound when they come up for air!
Great spot for a family picnic or a quick run (1-mile all the way around).
Tip: take some extra bread and feed the ducks that hang out on the east side of the lake.
80 locals recommend
Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St NGreat spot for a family picnic or a quick run (1-mile all the way around).
Tip: take some extra bread and feed the ducks that hang out on the east side of the lake.
Great little hidden gem. This park has a playground and awesome views of the city and bay... and it has the added benefit of having a full bathroom and water fountain, picnic pavilions, and plenty of parking.
7 locals recommend
Albert Whitted Park
480 Bayshore Drive SoutheastGreat little hidden gem. This park has a playground and awesome views of the city and bay... and it has the added benefit of having a full bathroom and water fountain, picnic pavilions, and plenty of parking.
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Our favorite beach, especially for sunset
Arts & Culture
Iconic. If you're a fan of surrealism, this is a must see.
The official St. Pete map guides (found in your apartment) usually have a discount coupon so you can save a few bucks off admission.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdIconic. If you're a fan of surrealism, this is a must see.
The official St. Pete map guides (found in your apartment) usually have a discount coupon so you can save a few bucks off admission.
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEWonderful exhibits
Entertainment & Activities
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4th St NGreat kids' spot for an afternoon
Sunken Gardens has been in St. Pete for almost 100 years. If the weather is nice and you have a free afternoon, don't miss it!
The official St. Pete map guides (found in your apartment) usually have a discount coupon so you can save a few bucks off admission.
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NSunken Gardens has been in St. Pete for almost 100 years. If the weather is nice and you have a free afternoon, don't miss it!
The official St. Pete map guides (found in your apartment) usually have a discount coupon so you can save a few bucks off admission.
Shopping
Sundial St. Pete
153 2nd Ave NCute shops and cafes
Open 9-2 every Saturday from October through May. You'll find everything from handmade crafts to organic cheese and fun live music. There are a ton of food vendors as well, so you can wander and try out different things like local empanadas (I suggest the blue crab) and artisan popsicles.
If you're in town on a weekend, DO NOT skip this!
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEOpen 9-2 every Saturday from October through May. You'll find everything from handmade crafts to organic cheese and fun live music. There are a ton of food vendors as well, so you can wander and try out different things like local empanadas (I suggest the blue crab) and artisan popsicles.
If you're in town on a weekend, DO NOT skip this!
The entire 600 Block of Central Ave. is lined with boutiques, artist studios, and fun places to get a few unique things to take back home.
MISRED Outfitters
615 Central AveThe entire 600 Block of Central Ave. is lined with boutiques, artist studios, and fun places to get a few unique things to take back home.
Food scene
Our favorite date night spot for tacos and margaritas. Also great for Sat/Sun brunch.
148 locals recommend
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SOur favorite date night spot for tacos and margaritas. Also great for Sat/Sun brunch.
This is out #1 go-to spot in ALL of St Pete, and it's walking distance from the Bnb! Their salads are huge, burgers are amazing, and their wings and chili are the best in town.
The Bier Boutique
This is out #1 go-to spot in ALL of St Pete, and it's walking distance from the Bnb! Their salads are huge, burgers are amazing, and their wings and chili are the best in town.
Best seafood downtown. Try the "Kenny" and the "Kevin," out 2 favorite dishes.
55 locals recommend
The Lure
661 Central Ave NBest seafood downtown. Try the "Kenny" and the "Kevin," out 2 favorite dishes.
Best restaurant on the water. Live music most nights. Great rum selection and an awesome vibe.
55 locals recommend
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier
610 2nd Ave NEBest restaurant on the water. Live music most nights. Great rum selection and an awesome vibe.
Coffee shop, wine bar, pizza, and brunch. Just an overall great spot within walking distance of the Bnb.
Flatbread & Butter
Coffee shop, wine bar, pizza, and brunch. Just an overall great spot within walking distance of the Bnb.
Best coffee shop within walking distance if you're looking for solid Wifi and a quiet spot to get some work done.
Gypsy Souls Coffeehouse St. Pete & Gypsy Beans Coffee Roasters
Best coffee shop within walking distance if you're looking for solid Wifi and a quiet spot to get some work done.
Awesome breakfast and lunch, super close to the Airbnb, and owned by a long-time St Pete local. Do NOT miss this spot!
9 locals recommend
Uptown Eats
689-D Dr M.L.K. Jr St NAwesome breakfast and lunch, super close to the Airbnb, and owned by a long-time St Pete local. Do NOT miss this spot!
Our favorite spot for a fancier dinner (although we're not fancy people, so take that for what it's worth). Beach Dr is also a good spot for waling around before or after dinner.
128 locals recommend
BellaBrava
204 Beach Dr NEOur favorite spot for a fancier dinner (although we're not fancy people, so take that for what it's worth). Beach Dr is also a good spot for waling around before or after dinner.
Fun place, great pizza, and a serve yourself beer wall with dozens of choices. Pro tip: gets busy on weekends, so try to add yourself to the list ahead of time on the Yelp app to avoid the typical 45 min wait.
28 locals recommend
Oak & Stone Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
199 Central AveFun place, great pizza, and a serve yourself beer wall with dozens of choices. Pro tip: gets busy on weekends, so try to add yourself to the list ahead of time on the Yelp app to avoid the typical 45 min wait.