Our Orlando Guidebook

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Our Orlando Guidebook

Food scene

These are restaurants locals and guests often like. There are thousands of restaurants. These are some favorites. Please google them before visiting.
This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
13 locals recommend
Border Grill Fresh-Mex
5695-A Vineland Rd
13 locals recommend
This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
8 locals recommend
Flippers Pizza LLC
11062 International Dr
8 locals recommend
If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
52 locals recommend
Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine Ave
52 locals recommend
Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
62 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
9101 International Dr
62 locals recommend
There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
40 locals recommend
Boston Lobster Feast
8731 International Dr
40 locals recommend
Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
16 locals recommend
Seito Sushi
8031 Turkey Lake Rd
16 locals recommend
One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
13 locals recommend
Soupa Saiyan
5689 Vineland Rd
13 locals recommend
A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
If you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar
7000 S Kirkman Rd
If you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building. The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
25 locals recommend
Plant St. Market
426 W Plant St
25 locals recommend
This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building. The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
155 locals recommend
Dunkin'
7571 Osceola Polk Line Rd
155 locals recommend
Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
Walking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast
@ The Diner
9938 Universal Blvd
Walking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast

Attractions

The basic places all tourists come to see and some you may not have heard of before that locals enjoy. Please google each one first.
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
215 locals recommend
Mount Dora
215 locals recommend
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
673 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach
673 locals recommend
Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
Great theme park.
109 locals recommend
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal Boulevard
109 locals recommend
Great theme park.
The mouse house.
1355 locals recommend
Magic Kingdom Park
1180 Seven Seas Drive
1355 locals recommend
The mouse house.
See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce Way
361 locals recommend
See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
376 locals recommend
Lake Eola Park
376 locals recommend
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
Great theme park
2110 locals recommend
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr
2110 locals recommend
Great theme park
Great for restaurants and shops.
991 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
991 locals recommend
Great for restaurants and shops.
Best water park in the area
599 locals recommend
Universal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal Blvd
599 locals recommend
Best water park in the area
Amazing animals.
1272 locals recommend
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola Pkwy
1272 locals recommend
Amazing animals.
A more relaxed theme park
1229 locals recommend
Epcot
200 Epcot Center Dr
1229 locals recommend
A more relaxed theme park
Major theme park.
1079 locals recommend
Disney's Hollywood Studios
351 S Studio Dr
1079 locals recommend
Major theme park.
Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
25 locals recommend
South Park Avenue
South Park Avenue
25 locals recommend
Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
754 locals recommend
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
754 locals recommend
Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
417 locals recommend
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Trl
417 locals recommend
A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
27 locals recommend
International Heli-Tours
12651 International Dr
27 locals recommend
A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
396 locals recommend
ICON Park
8375 International Dr
396 locals recommend
Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay
348 locals recommend
Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play Way
348 locals recommend
Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay

Shopping

People love to shop when visiting Orlando. These are favorites with locals and tourists alike. Google first to see what exactly is offered.
Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
1167 locals recommend
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd
1167 locals recommend
Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
656 locals recommend
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl
656 locals recommend
The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
2430 locals recommend
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista Dr
2430 locals recommend
Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
Grocery Store - Walking Distance
36 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Lake Cay Commons
9930 Universal Blvd
36 locals recommend
Grocery Store - Walking Distance
Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
15 locals recommend
Walgreens
1835 Sand Lake Rd
15 locals recommend
Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
Shop till you drop
1502 locals recommend
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Ave
1502 locals recommend
Shop till you drop

Conventions

Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.