Beatriz’s Downtown Guidebook
Restaurants and interesting places that are walking distance from my house.
I've attached a list of things to do and see and some of my favorite eating places. All within walking distance from our place.
Mirror Lake
Great walking trail around the lake
Amazing historical music venue just 6 blocks away
23 locals recommend
Palladium Theater St. Petersburg
253 5th Ave NAmazing historical music venue just 6 blocks away
State Theatre Concerts
687 Central Ave NAnother great music venue only 5 mins away
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave NA great historic event building always hosting interesting events
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball Team.
World's largest Shuffleboard Club. Short walking distance. Free Friday nights.
30 locals recommend
St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
559 Mirror Lake Dr NWorld's largest Shuffleboard Club. Short walking distance. Free Friday nights.
Food Scene
Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveBest Cuban sandwiches in the Tampa Bay area
Rococo Steak
655 2nd Ave SOne of St. Pete's top steakhouses
Mexican, Latin, Bar, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options. Nice outdoor garden patio.
148 locals recommend
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SMexican, Latin, Bar, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options. Nice outdoor garden patio.
Great place to go for nachos and quick bites before a baseball game.
47 locals recommend
Red Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave NGreat place to go for nachos and quick bites before a baseball game.
Roomy, lively restaurant dispatching a varied seafood selection, including a Sunday brunch buffet.
60 locals recommend
400 Beach Seafood and Taphouse
400 Beach Dr NERoomy, lively restaurant dispatching a varied seafood selection, including a Sunday brunch buffet.
Funky modern coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch as well as weekend brunch,
37 locals recommend
Banyan Cafe and Catering on MLK
710 Central AveFunky modern coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch as well as weekend brunch,
A Sophisticated Flare On Gourmet Prime Beef Burgers And Bar Favorites While Still Paying Homage To The Tastes Of Florida.
Over 60 Beers And Wine To Choose From. Voted Best Burger Creative Loafing Critics Award
81 locals recommend
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NA Sophisticated Flare On Gourmet Prime Beef Burgers And Bar Favorites While Still Paying Homage To The Tastes Of Florida.
Over 60 Beers And Wine To Choose From. Voted Best Burger Creative Loafing Critics Award
The Hangar offers a wide selection of all American favorites and sophisticated selections for those looking for more unique flavors and combinations. Famous for its Burgers and great Breakfasts and First Monday Jazz with Al Downing Jazz.
53 locals recommend
The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge
540 1st St SThe Hangar offers a wide selection of all American favorites and sophisticated selections for those looking for more unique flavors and combinations. Famous for its Burgers and great Breakfasts and First Monday Jazz with Al Downing Jazz.
Japanese & Thai specialties like sushi rolls, curries & noodles are served in low-key environs.
23 locals recommend
Lemon Grass tapas
310 Central AvenueJapanese & Thai specialties like sushi rolls, curries & noodles are served in low-key environs.
Laid-back dockside spot serving global eats & drinks in casual digs featuring a deck with bay views.
58 locals recommend
Fresco's Waterfront Bistro
300 2nd Ave NELaid-back dockside spot serving global eats & drinks in casual digs featuring a deck with bay views.
Rustic-chic nook with seasonal, New American fare, unique wines & craft beers, plus outdoor seating.
Incredible food and a short walk from the house on Central Ave.
74 locals recommend
Brick & Mortar
539 Central AveRustic-chic nook with seasonal, New American fare, unique wines & craft beers, plus outdoor seating.
Incredible food and a short walk from the house on Central Ave.
Enjoy the gorgeous view from this rooftop restaurant located on beach Drive.
253 locals recommend
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NEEnjoy the gorgeous view from this rooftop restaurant located on beach Drive.
Tryst Gastro Lounge
240 Beach Dr NEParkshore Grill
300 Beach Dr NEMazzaro Italian Market is an Italian cuisine fine food market located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It hosts wine tastings and book signings. It is known for its cheeses, olives, deli sandwiches, bakery items, handmade pastas and pre-made dishes.
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NMazzaro Italian Market is an Italian cuisine fine food market located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It hosts wine tastings and book signings. It is known for its cheeses, olives, deli sandwiches, bakery items, handmade pastas and pre-made dishes.
Food scene
A great local establishment featuring tapa style dishes that are unique and delicious.
97 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1235 Central AveA great local establishment featuring tapa style dishes that are unique and delicious.
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central AveClose to Tropicana Field. Sports Bar with live music.
Showcasing a 22-foot tall wine cellar, an 80-foot long raw bar & serving innovative seafood mains.
52 locals recommend
Sea Salt
183 2nd Ave NShowcasing a 22-foot tall wine cellar, an 80-foot long raw bar & serving innovative seafood mains.
Trip's Diner
2339 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NGreat diner for breakfast close to the townhouse.
Tropez St. Pete is an entertaining neighborhood spot with an extensive menu made for sharing with friends and family and a craft cocktail bar with hand-picked spirits, beers, and wines from around the world.
7 locals recommend
Tropez St. Pete
437 Central AveTropez St. Pete is an entertaining neighborhood spot with an extensive menu made for sharing with friends and family and a craft cocktail bar with hand-picked spirits, beers, and wines from around the world.
The Moon Under Water
332 Beach Dr NEIl Ritorno
449 Central Ave NExcellent Italian food. Walking distance on Central Avenue.
Beaches
Beautiful state park with pristine beaches.
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkSt Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdBeautiful local beach only 20 minutes away by car.
Another beautiful beach right next to St Pete Beach. Also 20 minutes away by car
236 locals recommend
Treasure Island
Another beautiful beach right next to St Pete Beach. Also 20 minutes away by car
Sightseeing
Historic hotel that is a must see. Enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink on the beautiful outdoor patio.
69 locals recommend
The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Ave NEHistoric hotel that is a must see. Enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink on the beautiful outdoor patio.
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf BlvdThe Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States.
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NThe Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States.
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEFarmers Market
This gleaming new attraction on the city’s picturesque waterfront promises limitless fun for everyone, from first-time visitors to long-time residents. Its 26 beautiful acres seamlessly combine the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St. Petersburg’s parks, creating the ultimate place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, swim, take in a concert and more. So get together with your family and friends and visit. It’s time to soak up some fun under the warm Florida sun!
RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO VISIT THE ST. PETE PIER
https://stpetepier.org/explore/
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEThis gleaming new attraction on the city’s picturesque waterfront promises limitless fun for everyone, from first-time visitors to long-time residents. Its 26 beautiful acres seamlessly combine the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St. Petersburg’s parks, creating the ultimate place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, swim, take in a concert and more. So get together with your family and friends and visit. It’s time to soak up some fun under the warm Florida sun!
RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO VISIT THE ST. PETE PIER
https://stpetepier.org/explore/
Museums
Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueCheck out the glass blowing demonstrations
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEA classic art museums with works from around the globe
The Dalí Museum celebrates the life and work of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) and features works from the artist's entire career. The collection includes over 2,000 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity including 96 oil paintings, many original drawings, book illustrations, prints, sculpture, photos, manuscripts and an extensive archive of documents. Founded with the works collected by Reynolds and Eleanor Morse, the Museum has made significant additions to its collection over the years.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe Dalí Museum celebrates the life and work of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) and features works from the artist's entire career. The collection includes over 2,000 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity including 96 oil paintings, many original drawings, book illustrations, prints, sculpture, photos, manuscripts and an extensive archive of documents. Founded with the works collected by Reynolds and Eleanor Morse, the Museum has made significant additions to its collection over the years.
Grocery Stores
Publix Super Market at 700 Central
725 1st Ave SLocal Publix, walking distance.
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St NLocal Trader Joe's
The Fresh Market
2900 4th St NPublix Super Market at 4th Street Station
3700 4th St N