Guidebook for Tarpon Springs
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
1360 Tampa RdClosest grocery store
Publix Super Market at Crystal Beach Plaza
2886 US-19 ALTNice grocery store.
Parks & Nature
Just 6 minutes drive from Pelican Cottage, Sunset Beach is a nice local town-owned beach. Parking is free. There are a few picnic tables and benches for your use and there are bathroom facilities.
The 1st Thursday of the month enjoy the Sunset Beach Concert Series from early spring through November. Bring your beach chair and enjoy the music!This event is free.
117 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
1800 Gulf RdJust 6 minutes drive from Pelican Cottage, Sunset Beach is a nice local town-owned beach. Parking is free. There are a few picnic tables and benches for your use and there are bathroom facilities.
The 1st Thursday of the month enjoy the Sunset Beach Concert Series from early spring through November. Bring your beach chair and enjoy the music!This event is free.
Located in Tarpon Springs, Howard Park is a county-owned lovely beach and park with picnic facilities. They have a kayak trail, walking trails. Parking in the park area is free. Parking at the beach is $5.00 for the day. Howard Park is just a six-minute drive from Pelican Cottage.
177 locals recommend
Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrLocated in Tarpon Springs, Howard Park is a county-owned lovely beach and park with picnic facilities. They have a kayak trail, walking trails. Parking in the park area is free. Parking at the beach is $5.00 for the day. Howard Park is just a six-minute drive from Pelican Cottage.
Just 2 blocks from Pelican Cottage, Spring Bayou is bordered by a walkway and beautiful Craig Park. From November to March enjoy the antics of the manatees who come for the warmer waters in the winter.
6 locals recommend
Spring Bayou
Just 2 blocks from Pelican Cottage, Spring Bayou is bordered by a walkway and beautiful Craig Park. From November to March enjoy the antics of the manatees who come for the warmer waters in the winter.
Shopping
There are many restaurants serving traditional Greek cuisine and fresh seafood that dot the street as well as quaint boutiques that sell everything from real sponges to imported goods.
11 locals recommend
Tarpon Shell Shack
761 Dodecanese BlvdThere are many restaurants serving traditional Greek cuisine and fresh seafood that dot the street as well as quaint boutiques that sell everything from real sponges to imported goods.
Walmart Supercenter
41232 US Hwy 19 NClosest WalMart
West Tarpon Avenue
West Tarpon AvenueEclectic mix of restaurants, antique stores, shops, bars.
Closest Mall
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144 locals recommend
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Hwy 19 NClosest Mall
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHigh-end mall
Sam's Club
15835 N Dale Mabry HwyClosest Sams
Costco Wholesale
10921 Causeway BlvdClosest COSTCO
Walgreens
605 S Pinellas AveClosest drug store
CVS
1000 E Tarpon AveClosest CVS
The Container Store
4720 W Spruce StOne of my personal favorites
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
850 E Lime StClosest post office
T-Nails
1057 S Pinellas AveManis and Pedis - fair prices.
Staples
41334 US Hwy 19 NClosest Staples
Taco Bell
22744 FL-54Closest Taco Bell
Vision Ace Hardware
910 S Pinellas AveClosest hardware store
Food Scene
McDonald's
33817 US Hwy 19 NClosest McDonalds
First Watch
35146 US Hwy 19 NGreat all-natural breakfasts & lunches.
Toula's Trailside Cafe
11 S Safford AveCoffee, Breakfast, Lunch - Great Food
Restaurant-Bar: one of our favorite places. Always has great music. Eat and drink waterside. Great sunsets!
37 locals recommend
Miss Vicki's On The River
1029 Baillies Bluff RoadRestaurant-Bar: one of our favorite places. Always has great music. Eat and drink waterside. Great sunsets!
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, located in the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs, is a family owned and operated waterfront seafood restaurant specializing in FRESH, FLORIDA, WILD CAUGHT seafood. Their seafood is of the highest quality you will find anywhere in the World.
125 locals recommend
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
937 Dodecanese BlvdRusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, located in the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs, is a family owned and operated waterfront seafood restaurant specializing in FRESH, FLORIDA, WILD CAUGHT seafood. Their seafood is of the highest quality you will find anywhere in the World.
Restaurant and Bar - dining dockside. American food.
21 locals recommend
Captain Jacks Waterfront Bar and Grille
21 Oscar Hill RdRestaurant and Bar - dining dockside. American food.
Currents Restaurant
200 E Tarpon AveGreat food.
Great food & drink & atmosphere - right on Clearwater Beach - always crowded.
262 locals recommend
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StGreat food & drink & atmosphere - right on Clearwater Beach - always crowded.
Dunkin'
2409 US-19Closest Dunkin Donuts.
Wendy's
28031 Wesley Chapel BlvdClosest Wendys
Twistee Treat Tarpon Springs
905 E Tarpon AveSoft Serve Ice Cream - huge servings
Starbucks
41226 US Hwy 19 NClosest Starbucks
The Lucky Dill
33180 US Hwy 19 NNY deli food - great food
Waffle House
4459 W Hillsborough AveEverything you expect from a Waffle House. 24 hours.
Rodie's
1097 Pinellas Avebreakfast and lunch
Sightseeing
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveAwesome beach, great restaurants, fishing pier and fun shops.
State owned. One people beach and one dog beach. Also access to Caladisi Island Ferry. Per person charge at entrance. Ferry costs extra. Worth every penny. Great beaches.
459 locals recommend
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdState owned. One people beach and one dog beach. Also access to Caladisi Island Ferry. Per person charge at entrance. Ferry costs extra. Worth every penny. Great beaches.
Ybor City
Great restaurants, cigar factories, shops and IKEA.
About two hours away - swim with the manatees. Rent your own pontoon or join a group. Nice restaurants.
190 locals recommend
Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveAbout two hours away - swim with the manatees. Rent your own pontoon or join a group. Nice restaurants.
Everything! Disney, Universal, Sea World and more! Food, Shops, souvenirs galore.
349 locals recommend
Orlando
Everything! Disney, Universal, Sea World and more! Food, Shops, souvenirs galore.
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Wonderful Greek restaurants, souvenir shops, aquarium, seafood, tour boats...all kinds of fun things to do.
Dodecanese Boulevard
Dodecanese BoulevardTarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Wonderful Greek restaurants, souvenir shops, aquarium, seafood, tour boats...all kinds of fun things to do.
Arts & Culture
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdClosest casino
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Home of the Tampa Bay Rays