Raquell's Guidebook
Attractions
GIANT SUNFLOWERS. Great food. Festivals occur through the year.
23 locals recommend
Southern Hill Farms
16651 Schofield RdGIANT SUNFLOWERS. Great food. Festivals occur through the year.
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEBrand new pier in St Pete with beautiful views
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveBeautiful bay to watch the boats ride by, sit on the lush grass of the University of Tampa. Live shows and concerts held here yearly!
237 locals recommend
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrBeautiful bay to watch the boats ride by, sit on the lush grass of the University of Tampa. Live shows and concerts held here yearly!
American Balloons has been operating in hot air balloon rides since 1998 offering a whole new way for adventures throughout the East Pasco and Northern Hillsborough county areas.
7 locals recommend
American Balloons
2740 Cypress Ridge Blvd.American Balloons has been operating in hot air balloon rides since 1998 offering a whole new way for adventures throughout the East Pasco and Northern Hillsborough county areas.
Natural spring featuring boat tours and swimming. You may be able to swim or kayak with some manatees(seasonal)
556 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial WayNatural spring featuring boat tours and swimming. You may be able to swim or kayak with some manatees(seasonal)
Dolphins tours. Cruise the Golf while dolphins chase behind you. Apportionment required.
14 locals recommend
Sea Screamers of Clearwater
25 Causeway BlvdDolphins tours. Cruise the Golf while dolphins chase behind you. Apportionment required.
BEACHES
One of my favorite secluded beach with gorgeous clear water. Will need a ferry ride
9 locals recommend
Shell Key Preserve
2187 Oceanview DrOne of my favorite secluded beach with gorgeous clear water. Will need a ferry ride
Coquina Beach station
Beautiful beach with soft sand and gorgeous clear water
Egmont Key State Park
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DrivePrivate island with lost of fun, food trucks and a bar. (Heads up there is not restroom as of yet)
21 locals recommend
Pine Key
Private island with lost of fun, food trucks and a bar. (Heads up there is not restroom as of yet)
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point DrGreat beach for trail walking, bike riding, skating and views.
Food scene
Mr. and Mrs. Crab
1251 E Fowler AveFor the seafood lovers.
The Joinery
640 E Main StGreat food hall
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveLocal favorite food hall
Wine tasting at Tampa’s very own winery. Saturday and Sunday tours 5$
43 locals recommend
Keel and Curley Winery
5202 Thonotosassa RdWine tasting at Tampa’s very own winery. Saturday and Sunday tours 5$
Centro Cantina
1600 E 8th AveAdult frozen treats
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrLuv Child
516 S Howard AveWorld of Beer
2815 E Fowler AveGreat breakfast
Rubens Cuban Cafe
Local favorite for Cuban sandwiches, deviled crab and stuffed potatoes
The Cuban Sandwich Shop
10434 N Florida AveWatervue Grille
700 Harbour Post DrBeautiful restaurant to enjoy the city views
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueWonderful food and views
Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell CausewayOxford Exchange is a chic space that houses a high-end restaurant, tea lounge, coffee shop and more.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdOxford Exchange is a chic space that houses a high-end restaurant, tea lounge, coffee shop and more.
A community fixture for more than 30 years, is where people head for a great Cuban sandwich. Even President Barack Obama couldn’t resist a stop here in 2012
24 locals recommend
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 N Armenia AveA community fixture for more than 30 years, is where people head for a great Cuban sandwich. Even President Barack Obama couldn’t resist a stop here in 2012
Craving birria? This is the place! small business but great taste.
10 locals recommend
Tacos Las Californias LLc
7007 North Armenia AvenueCraving birria? This is the place! small business but great taste.
King of the Coop
500 South Howard AvenueNashville hot chicken in Tampa florida!
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveSunday brunch spot with live music!
Tfk African food.
5100 North Nebraska AvenueGet the taste of home wit African cuisine black owned and operated.
WTR Pool and Grill
7700 W Courtney Campbell CausewayBeautiful place to watch the sunset and eat great food
Shopping
730 W Sand Lake Rd
730 West Sand Lake RoadGreat store of home goods products and gadgets from Japan.
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center DrInternational Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdTampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress DrAmusement
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveFamily fun
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrAdventure Island
10001 McKinley DrSeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdUniversal CityWalk
6000 Universal BlvdAquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play Way
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageClearwater aquarium home of winter the dolphin
Get Up and Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay
1 Collany RdClear bottom kayaking one clear water
Man made lagoon with lots of fun for everyone open to the publix for a limited time
75 locals recommend
Epperson Lagoon
31885 Overpass RdMan made lagoon with lots of fun for everyone open to the publix for a limited time
A bar made for our furry friends! (And hoomans too :) ) bring your fur baby and have a good time
PUPS PUB
2202 West Kennedy BoulevardA bar made for our furry friends! (And hoomans too :) ) bring your fur baby and have a good time
Dinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew Rd
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NENightlife
Craft beers + live music local favorite has a small and cozy interior, but most gravitate to the European-feeling courtyard. Hang out outside enjoying the tropical weather and catch the live music. Pet friendly too!
60 locals recommend
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NECraft beers + live music local favorite has a small and cozy interior, but most gravitate to the European-feeling courtyard. Hang out outside enjoying the tropical weather and catch the live music. Pet friendly too!
Hamburger Mary’s is an open bar and grill for open minded individuals. Featuring the best drag show in tampa and best burgers
Hamburger Mary’s
28910 US-19Hamburger Mary’s is an open bar and grill for open minded individuals. Featuring the best drag show in tampa and best burgers
Rose Bar Tampa
122 South Howard Avenue
Showbar Ybor
1613 East 7th Avenuein the heart of Ybor City in Tampa, great place for day drinking
7th + Grove
1930 E 7th AveBlack owned! Day parties and night parties always a hit here.
Casual Rooftop bar in tampa, located in armature works with beautiful scenic views
48 locals recommend
M. Bird
1903 Market StCasual Rooftop bar in tampa, located in armature works with beautiful scenic views
Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin StA hidden gem in Tampa Bay Area!
Park & Rec TPA
290 S Meridian AveAdult sized drinking games with vintage arcade games
Bar Louie - International Plaza
2223 N Westshore BlvdAmerican pub
Hooch and Hive
1001 West Cass StreetOne of my favorites with live music. Different nights have different events.
La La's Sangria Bar
203 N Meridian AveBar with different kinds of sangria and red wine, and amazing flatbreads
Have you ever wanted to visit a speakeasy? Well this is it,a speakeasy at night and you can go up to the pay phone, pick it up, and it’ll give you a code to type in the keypad. Then you walk right through one of the washing machines!
(Check the dress code before going)
27 locals recommend
Dirty Laundry
1742 Central AvenueHave you ever wanted to visit a speakeasy? Well this is it,a speakeasy at night and you can go up to the pay phone, pick it up, and it’ll give you a code to type in the keypad. Then you walk right through one of the washing machines!
(Check the dress code before going)
Neighborhoods
Hyde Park
Channelside Drive
Channelside Drive