Rayna’s St. Pete Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Fresh catch fish outpost with delicious craft cocktails. Nautical atmosphere with live music in the evenings.
32 locals recommend
Trophy Fish
2060 Central AveFresh catch fish outpost with delicious craft cocktails. Nautical atmosphere with live music in the evenings.
Rustic-chic spot offering Cuban sandwiches, Latin American platters & specialty juices & smoothies. Best Cuban sandwich in town.
160 locals recommend
Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveRustic-chic spot offering Cuban sandwiches, Latin American platters & specialty juices & smoothies. Best Cuban sandwich in town.
Casual Mexican restaurant featuring housemade tortillas & salsa, plus beer & sangria.
99 locals recommend
Casita Taqueria
2663 Central AveCasual Mexican restaurant featuring housemade tortillas & salsa, plus beer & sangria.
Nearby coffee & ice cream shop specializing in small batch ice creams with unique flavors.
13 locals recommend
Bright Ice
3701 5th Ave NNearby coffee & ice cream shop specializing in small batch ice creams with unique flavors.
Old-school, window-serve joint with picnic tables, doling out soft-serve ice cream & American grub.
20 locals recommend
Dairy Inn
1201 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NOld-school, window-serve joint with picnic tables, doling out soft-serve ice cream & American grub.
Uptown Eats
689-D Dr M.L.K. Jr St NCappy’s Pizza
2900 1st Ave NTap Room at the Hollander Hotel
421 4th Ave NThe Left Bank Bistro
1225 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street NorthThe Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
600 5th St SCeviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NEGateway Subs
3112 3rd Avenue NorthRed Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave NNoble Crust Of St. Petersburg
8300 4th St NPete’s General is a local quaint general store and bakery located in the historic uptown neighborhood.
9 locals recommend
Pete’s General
2359 1st Avenue SouthPete’s General is a local quaint general store and bakery located in the historic uptown neighborhood.
Beau & Mo's Italian Eating House
2924 5th Ave NLocal Shops & Boutiques
Serving Poke Bowls, Craft Beers, Deli Sandwiches, Fresh Salad, Coffee, and epicurean surprises
25 locals recommend
Old Southeast Market
1700 3rd St SServing Poke Bowls, Craft Beers, Deli Sandwiches, Fresh Salad, Coffee, and epicurean surprises
An Italian cuisine fine food market 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 NAn Italian cuisine fine food market known for its cheeses, olives, deli sandwiches, bakery items, handmade pastas and pre-made dishes.
Rayna's favorite local clothing boutique. A bohemian vibe shop that sells trendy swimwear, apparel & shoes.
6 locals recommend
Ashe Couture Boutique
1027 Central AveRayna's favorite local clothing boutique. A bohemian vibe shop that sells trendy swimwear, apparel & shoes.
Curated Heat
2456 Central AveVintage clothing & street wear shop.
Wild Roots
1949 1st Ave SBrutique
648 Central AveShoreline Sugars Boutique
649 Central AvenueDaydream Shop & Maker Space
Parks & Nature
Our favorite lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.
80 locals recommend
Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St NOur favorite lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.
Located on the Downtown St. Pete waterfront. Boasts beautiful views of Tampa Bay and the new St. Pete Pier. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins playing near the seawall.
132 locals recommend
Vinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NELocated on the Downtown St. Pete waterfront. Boasts beautiful views of Tampa Bay and the new St. Pete Pier. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins playing near the seawall.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way SA playground for the outdoor enthusiast. You name it, and this jewel of Pinellas County has it to offer. From fishing, boat ramps, nature trails, and kayak rentals to a dog park, camping facilities, ball fields, and a historic fort to explore, the list is endless. To top it all off, the white sandy beaches of Fort De Soto Park were named America’s Best Beach in 2009 by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community, and Best Beach for Families in 2014 by USA Today.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkA playground for the outdoor enthusiast. You name it, and this jewel of Pinellas County has it to offer. From fishing, boat ramps, nature trails, and kayak rentals to a dog park, camping facilities, ball fields, and a historic fort to explore, the list is endless. To top it all off, the white sandy beaches of Fort De Soto Park were named America’s Best Beach in 2009 by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community, and Best Beach for Families in 2014 by USA Today.
The Preserve encompasses 4.7 miles of natural and paved trails, boardwalks, and a 45ft. tall Observation Tower. Visitors may also experience the Preserve by renting kayaks or canoes on-site and paddling a 4-mile loop trail. Weedon Island Preserve is a well-known birding site and is included in the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
141 locals recommend
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NEThe Preserve encompasses 4.7 miles of natural and paved trails, boardwalks, and a 45ft. tall Observation Tower. Visitors may also experience the Preserve by renting kayaks or canoes on-site and paddling a 4-mile loop trail. Weedon Island Preserve is a well-known birding site and is included in the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Sawgrass Lake Park
7400 25th St NBest Beaches
A beautiful beach spot located near popular Johns Pass Village & boardwalk. A great beach for families to spend the day splashing in the gulf.
305 locals recommend
Madeira Beach
A beautiful beach spot located near popular Johns Pass Village & boardwalk. A great beach for families to spend the day splashing in the gulf.
Located on the southern tip of Treasure Island, is a beach lover's paradise. This neighborhood welcomes guests of all lifestyles with open arms and is especially popular with the local LGBT community. On Sunset Beach you will find uniquely decorated houses, tiki huts, white sands and beachfront bars where bohemian attitudes prevail. Showers and pavilion also available.
82 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Located on the southern tip of Treasure Island, is a beach lover's paradise. This neighborhood welcomes guests of all lifestyles with open arms and is especially popular with the local LGBT community. On Sunset Beach you will find uniquely decorated houses, tiki huts, white sands and beachfront bars where bohemian attitudes prevail. Showers and pavilion also available.
Treasure Island
Indian Rocks Beach
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Popular Tourist Attractions
This quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction.
Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.
Plenty of parking: There is metered on-street parking located conveniently throughout the Village, as well as a new state-of-the-art multi-level parking garage adjacent to Bubba Gumps and Hubbards Marina.
Madeira beach is a short stroll away!
473 locals recommend
Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardThis quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction.
Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.
Plenty of parking: There is metered on-street parking located conveniently throughout the Village, as well as a new state-of-the-art multi-level parking garage adjacent to Bubba Gumps and Hubbards Marina.
Madeira beach is a short stroll away!
The Salvador Dalí Museum houses the largest collection of Dalí's works outside Europe. Admission for adults is half price on Thursday's after 5pm.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe Salvador Dalí Museum houses the largest collection of Dalí's works outside Europe. Admission for adults is half price on Thursday's after 5pm.
The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood. 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. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States.
Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEPicturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.
Protected marine reserve where manatees gather. There is a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly garden.
183 locals recommend
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdProtected marine reserve where manatees gather. There is a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly garden.
Unpretentious market on the pier offering live bait, seafood, sandwiches & chartered boat rides.
19 locals recommend
Merry Pier
801 Pass a Grille WayUnpretentious market on the pier offering live bait, seafood, sandwiches & chartered boat rides.
Beach boutiques and casual seafood spots and bars cluster nearby, especially along 8th Avenue. The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum traces the region’s past through memorabilia like photographs and old postcards. Boat tours to secluded Shell Key Preserve depart from Merry Pier, also a popular fishing spot.
7 locals recommend
Pass-a-Grille Historic District
Beach boutiques and casual seafood spots and bars cluster nearby, especially along 8th Avenue. The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum traces the region’s past through memorabilia like photographs and old postcards. Boat tours to secluded Shell Key Preserve depart from Merry Pier, also a popular fishing spot.
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton RdSt Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SE
St. Petersburg Museum of History
335 2nd Ave NE
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Over 60 local and international artists were commissioned to make art for you to immerse yourself in and enjoy.
27 locals recommend
Fairgrounds St. Pete
2606 28th St SOver 60 local and international artists were commissioned to make art for you to immerse yourself in and enjoy.
Breweries & Bars
Craft brewery specializing in IPAs & ales, serving the suds in its taproom & large beer garden.
132 locals recommend
Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NCraft brewery specializing in IPAs & ales, serving the suds in its taproom & large beer garden.
3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St SRight Around the Corner - Arcade Brewery
2244 Central AveRayna's favorite cocktail bar located on Central Ave in DTSP. Inspired by the 60s era, Saigon Blonde welcomes you into the the front bar’s flickering tiki totems and sweeping murals and features an eclectic menu of cocktails that reflect the colors and flavors of the Pacific Rim.
7 locals recommend
Saigon Blonde
265 Central AveRayna's favorite cocktail bar located on Central Ave in DTSP. Inspired by the 60s era, Saigon Blonde welcomes you into the the front bar’s flickering tiki totems and sweeping murals and features an eclectic menu of cocktails that reflect the colors and flavors of the Pacific Rim.
Copper Shaker
169 1st Ave NIntermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
1111 Central AveFlute & Dram
234 Beach Dr NEBayboro Brewing Co.
2390 5th Ave SGrand Central Brewhouse
2340 Central AveLively, gay-friendly lounge with several rooms, a cozy dance floor, drag shows & sidewalk tables.
23 locals recommend
Enigma
1110 Central AveLively, gay-friendly lounge with several rooms, a cozy dance floor, drag shows & sidewalk tables.
Upscale speakeasy that requires you to enter the confessional before entering. View their website to learn the sun to get in.
https://thesaintspeakeasy.com/the-sin-to-get-in
21 locals recommend
The Saint
49 24th Street NorthUpscale speakeasy that requires you to enter the confessional before entering. View their website to learn the sun to get in.
https://thesaintspeakeasy.com/the-sin-to-get-in
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave NThe Floridian Social
No Vacancy
937 Central AveFerg's Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central AveHawthorne Bottle Shoppe
2927 Central AveMore Local Faves
Sushi & Thai dishes served in a storefront cafe with Asian decorative touches.
52 locals recommend
Hook's on 9th
1210 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NSushi & Thai dishes served in a storefront cafe with Asian decorative touches.
Lively joint for burgers, craft cocktails & beer in industrial digs with TVs, a bar & patio seating.
48 locals recommend
The Avenue Eat + Drink
330 1st Ave SLively joint for burgers, craft cocktails & beer in industrial digs with TVs, a bar & patio seating.
Intimate, brick-lined creperie serving sweet & savory light bites, plus coffee & wines by the glass.
23 locals recommend
The Wooden Rooster
104 2nd Ave NEIntimate, brick-lined creperie serving sweet & savory light bites, plus coffee & wines by the glass.
The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd NEl Cap Restaurant
3500 4th St NCraft Kafe
6653 Central AveFresco's Waterfront Bistro
300 2nd Ave NELive music, cabaret & cocktails draw the crowds at this glam late-night bar that features VIP areas.
27 locals recommend
Floridian Social Club
687 Central Avenue NorthLive music, cabaret & cocktails draw the crowds at this glam late-night bar that features VIP areas.