Laura’s Local Tips!
Breakfast
Skyway Jack's Restaurant
2795 34th St SBreakfast right around the corner! Fast and affordable.
Stella's is a cute, local breakfast spot with amazing food. Go for breakfast and then explore Gulfport. Free parking and just minutes away!
77 locals recommend
Stella's
2914 Beach Blvd SStella's is a cute, local breakfast spot with amazing food. Go for breakfast and then explore Gulfport. Free parking and just minutes away!
Frog Pond Downtown St. Pete
890 3rd Ave SGet the "eggs in the pan!" Or, the off menu breakfast sandwich!
Food scene
O'Maddy's has live music many nights of the week and is located right across from the water! Free parking is all around nearby.
147 locals recommend
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
5405 Shore Blvd SO'Maddy's has live music many nights of the week and is located right across from the water! Free parking is all around nearby.
Sit outside and watch airplanes take-off and land in this local airport restaurant. The experience is one of a kind!
53 locals recommend
The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge
540 1st St SSit outside and watch airplanes take-off and land in this local airport restaurant. The experience is one of a kind!
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NERooftop bar overlooking the Bay.
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SAmazing Mexican food minutes away!
A large farmers market on Saturday mornings.
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEA large farmers market on Saturday mornings.
Slip on your swimsuit and leave the rest behind! When you arrive at Caddy's you can rent chairs and umbrellas. You can order food and drinks from Caddy's and bring them straight to the beach (in front of Caddy's only). If their lot is full you can pass Caddy's and park on the side streets. Go early- parking and chairs fill up fast!
304 locals recommend
Caddy's Treasure Island
9000 West Gulf BoulevardSlip on your swimsuit and leave the rest behind! When you arrive at Caddy's you can rent chairs and umbrellas. You can order food and drinks from Caddy's and bring them straight to the beach (in front of Caddy's only). If their lot is full you can pass Caddy's and park on the side streets. Go early- parking and chairs fill up fast!
Amazing food! The restaurant doesn't even HAVE a microwave so get ready for fresh. Live music on many nights!
118 locals recommend
Ricky T's Bar & Grille
10601 Gulf BlvdAmazing food! The restaurant doesn't even HAVE a microwave so get ready for fresh. Live music on many nights!
Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardThere is a boardwalk and many local restaurants and shops!
5 minutes from our Airbnb! Great wings and drinks. Eat on the marina inlet!
11 locals recommend
Tiki Docks Skyway Bar + Grill
3769 50th Ave S5 minutes from our Airbnb! Great wings and drinks. Eat on the marina inlet!
Pier Teaki
800 2nd Ave NERooftop bar with great appetizers! Check out the whole pier!
Trophy Fish
2060 Central AveServing local fish. Menu changes!
http://trophyfishstpete.com/
MAKE RESERVATIONS!!
This place has AMAZING FOOD! Go for great seafood, or just a great meal in general.
145 locals recommend
Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf BlvdMAKE RESERVATIONS!!
This place has AMAZING FOOD! Go for great seafood, or just a great meal in general.
The Big Catch at Salt Creek
1500 2nd St SOn the water, laid back seafood.
Owned by local fishermen! Not open for lunch. A bit more on the pricey side, but seafood galore!
46 locals recommend
Snapper's Sea Grill
5895 Gulf BlvdOwned by local fishermen! Not open for lunch. A bit more on the pricey side, but seafood galore!
This restaurant is worth the drive! We haven't had a bad thing on the menu and the restaurant itself is worth checking out for its fun, laid-back, fishing themed style!
41 locals recommend
Bar fly
100 Main StThis restaurant is worth the drive! We haven't had a bad thing on the menu and the restaurant itself is worth checking out for its fun, laid-back, fishing themed style!
Located on the St. Pete Pier. Dine by the water and eat delicious food!
55 locals recommend
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier
610 2nd Ave NELocated on the St. Pete Pier. Dine by the water and eat delicious food!
We love coming here for brunch, but the truth is every meal is amazing! If you like a craft cocktail, this is the place to go!
Social Roost
We love coming here for brunch, but the truth is every meal is amazing! If you like a craft cocktail, this is the place to go!
Sightseeing
If you like to walk/run/hike this is the place for you. Free parking- just hop on a path and explore.
141 locals recommend
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NEIf you like to walk/run/hike this is the place for you. Free parking- just hop on a path and explore.
Great for a hike and observing local nature!
https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve/
88 locals recommend
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way SGreat for a hike and observing local nature!
https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve/
Art/Museums
Closed Mondays. Special discounted pricing Thursdays after 5:00 pm.
https://mfastpete.org/visit/hours-and-admission/
303 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEClosed Mondays. Special discounted pricing Thursdays after 5:00 pm.
https://mfastpete.org/visit/hours-and-admission/
Buy your tickets in advance!
https://thedali.org/visit/buy-tickets/
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdBuy your tickets in advance!
https://thedali.org/visit/buy-tickets/
"St. Pete's oldest living museum!"
https://www.stpete.org/visitors/sunken_gardens.php
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N"St. Pete's oldest living museum!"
https://www.stpete.org/visitors/sunken_gardens.php
Buy tickets and enjoy!
https://visit.thejamesmuseum.org/3397/3398
11 locals recommend
Dr.Carter G. Woodson Museum
2240 9th Ave SBuy tickets and enjoy!
https://visit.thejamesmuseum.org/3397/3398
Neighborhoods
Gulfport's motto is "Keep Gulfport Weird." It's artsy, full of lots of local restaurants and shops and has its own beach! Free parking!
44 locals recommend
Gulfport
Gulfport's motto is "Keep Gulfport Weird." It's artsy, full of lots of local restaurants and shops and has its own beach! Free parking!
Safety Harbor is a quaint, historic town. Bike or rollerblade by the water or explore the local restaurants and shops on Main Street.
109 locals recommend
Safety Harbor
500 Main StSafety Harbor is a quaint, historic town. Bike or rollerblade by the water or explore the local restaurants and shops on Main Street.
Gas Stations
This is the closest gas station. Additionally, they have THE BEST coffee (and iced coffee) and excellent sandwiches! If you're on the way to the beach this is the perfect stop to get everything you need without hitting several stores!
15 locals recommend
Wawa
401 N Dale Mabry HwyThis is the closest gas station. Additionally, they have THE BEST coffee (and iced coffee) and excellent sandwiches! If you're on the way to the beach this is the perfect stop to get everything you need without hitting several stores!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking Downtown
Download the Park Mobile App if you are going to be parking downtown. Alternatively, check out the Sundial Parking Garage at 117 2nd St. N. It's always cheap to park and you won't have to remember to renew the meters (some won't let you renew over 2 hours!). If you mess up and get a ticket, call the number on the back. The first ticket you get in St. Pete can usually be forgiven!
Getting around
Parking At The Beach
If you head to the beach you'll need the "Way To Park" app. You may also find some cash lots, but the app is easy and then you can renew your time from the beach. The INRIX ParkMe app is great for pointing you to nearby parking lots. It will even show you prices so you can plan before you head out.
What to pack
Don't forget your beach gear!
Swimsuit, sunscreen, water shoes, hat, sunglasses.
Don't miss
Live Music
Flute and Dram- Thursdays 5-8 pm
Book before you go
Amalie Arena
If you like hockey, book tickets to see the Lightning play in Tampa. They are usually very affordable and every seat is a good one!
Getting around
Trolleys are available!
🚃 Central Ave. Trolley
🚃 Downtown Looper
🚃 Jolley Trolley
🚃 Suncoast Beach Trolley
https://www.psta.net/riding-psta/trolley-services/
Book before you go
The Dali Museum
Tickets have been selling out! Buy in advance!
https://thedali.org/visit/buy-tickets/
Getting around
Treasure Island Free Beach Rides
Drivers work on TIPS only! (Bring cash!)
Call: 727-776-7553
http://www.freebeachride.com/questions--1.html
Getting around
Take the trolley!
https://www.psta.net/riding-psta/trolley-services/