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Food scene
This is Gulfport's best restaurant. Very popular, great food and service. Make reservations at least two weeks out. Outdoor seating is the best.
131 locals recommend
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SThis is Gulfport's best restaurant. Very popular, great food and service. Make reservations at least two weeks out. Outdoor seating is the best.
If you love Italian food this is the place! Huge market of everything Italian and more. Wine, cheeses, bakery, produce and hot bar foods plus small seating to enjoy eating and relaxing. Best to go for lunch!
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NIf you love Italian food this is the place! Huge market of everything Italian and more. Wine, cheeses, bakery, produce and hot bar foods plus small seating to enjoy eating and relaxing. Best to go for lunch!
Great seafood restaurant on St. Pete Beach. Popular, does not take reservations. Best to go during the week and you should not have a long wait.
46 locals recommend
Snapper's Sea Grill
5895 Gulf BlvdGreat seafood restaurant on St. Pete Beach. Popular, does not take reservations. Best to go during the week and you should not have a long wait.
Beaches
Beautiful beaches! Rated top beach by Trip Advisor. It's only 10 minutes from the cottage.
754 locals recommend
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdBeautiful beaches! Rated top beach by Trip Advisor. It's only 10 minutes from the cottage.
If you like a quiet, tourist free and building free natural beach, this is the place for you. A longer drive about 30 minutes from cottage but well worth it.
50 locals recommend
North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park
If you like a quiet, tourist free and building free natural beach, this is the place for you. A longer drive about 30 minutes from cottage but well worth it.
Recreation
For the bicyclists or just a novice who loves scenery. This trail is accessible from the cottage around the corner at the north end of 60th St.
49 locals recommend
Pinellas Trail
Pinellas TrailFor the bicyclists or just a novice who loves scenery. This trail is accessible from the cottage around the corner at the north end of 60th St.
City/town information
Gulfport is renowned for its events. GeckoFest marks the end of summer over Labor Day weekend with live music, more than 200 vendors. The city's First Friday Art Walk draws locals and visitors alike in search of handcrafted treasures. Residents and visitors enjoy the nightlife, restaurants, beach, dance hall, art walks and boutiques.
108 locals recommend
Gulfport
Gulfport is renowned for its events. GeckoFest marks the end of summer over Labor Day weekend with live music, more than 200 vendors. The city's First Friday Art Walk draws locals and visitors alike in search of handcrafted treasures. Residents and visitors enjoy the nightlife, restaurants, beach, dance hall, art walks and boutiques.
Dunedin is a must see destination for spending the day shopping, eating at their many restaurants or going to the beach for the day. A small, artsy, dog-friendly town with easy access to bigger cities like Tampa. Beautiful beaches, baseball spring training, strong sense of community and a Scottish flair! super nice area. The undeveloped 385-acre barrier island off Dunedin has four miles of sandy beaches, hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities along the Osprey Trail. Upon arriving, visit the Rotary Centennial Nature Center to learn about the island. Swim, hike, bike, kayak, or simply relax.
347 locals recommend
Dunedin
Dunedin is a must see destination for spending the day shopping, eating at their many restaurants or going to the beach for the day. A small, artsy, dog-friendly town with easy access to bigger cities like Tampa. Beautiful beaches, baseball spring training, strong sense of community and a Scottish flair! super nice area. The undeveloped 385-acre barrier island off Dunedin has four miles of sandy beaches, hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities along the Osprey Trail. Upon arriving, visit the Rotary Centennial Nature Center to learn about the island. Swim, hike, bike, kayak, or simply relax.
Sightseeing
Beautiful building dedicated to the artist Salvador Dali. A must see when in St. Petersburg. Plan for it to take about 2 hours. Worth the price!
68 locals recommend
Dali Museum station
Beautiful building dedicated to the artist Salvador Dali. A must see when in St. Petersburg. Plan for it to take about 2 hours. Worth the price!
Another must see while in St. Petersburg. New pier in downtown that has a Tiki Bar at the top. Great views day and night. Impressive design and construction.
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEAnother must see while in St. Petersburg. New pier in downtown that has a Tiki Bar at the top. Great views day and night. Impressive design and construction.
The CHIHULY COLLECTION presented by the Morean Arts Center is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique glass artwork. A must see when visiting St. Petersburg. I think if you buy tickets to The Chihuly Collection you are also allowed into the Morean Arts Center with same ticket. Take your camera, his glass sculptures are amazing.
720 Central Ave
720 Central AvenueThe CHIHULY COLLECTION presented by the Morean Arts Center is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique glass artwork. A must see when visiting St. Petersburg. I think if you buy tickets to The Chihuly Collection you are also allowed into the Morean Arts Center with same ticket. Take your camera, his glass sculptures are amazing.