The Maywood Guide to Tampa Bay
Food scene
There are dozens of mini donut options available, but you *need* to try the rice krispy treat and maple bacon ones.
Van Dough Mini Donuts & Coffee
2519 McMullen Booth RdThere are dozens of mini donut options available, but you *need* to try the rice krispy treat and maple bacon ones.
Craving NY diner food at its best? This is the place to go. And the cakes! Oh, the cakes...
29 locals recommend
The Lucky Dill
33180 US Hwy 19 NCraving NY diner food at its best? This is the place to go. And the cakes! Oh, the cakes...
It's so much more than poke bowls (though those are awesome). Dole Whips, General Tso's fried rice, boba and more await you.
Fish Bowl Kitchen
654 East Lake Road SouthIt's so much more than poke bowls (though those are awesome). Dole Whips, General Tso's fried rice, boba and more await you.
It's worth a trip to Orlando just for these cookies, but while you're there, check out Freehand Goods, Leu Botanical Gardens and stroll Disney Springs (the shopping district formerly known as Downtown Disney).
24 locals recommend
Gideon's Bakehouse
3201 Corrine DrIt's worth a trip to Orlando just for these cookies, but while you're there, check out Freehand Goods, Leu Botanical Gardens and stroll Disney Springs (the shopping district formerly known as Downtown Disney).
C'mon, how cute is this ice cream-shaped soft serve shop?! Fair warning: A "kiddie" size twist is a 16-ounce cup of ice cream...and it's SO good.
Twistee Treat Largo
2194 E Bay DrC'mon, how cute is this ice cream-shaped soft serve shop?! Fair warning: A "kiddie" size twist is a 16-ounce cup of ice cream...and it's SO good.
Creative takes on tacos (like bang bang shrimp and Nashville hot chicken) and next-level cocktails
6 locals recommend
Shaker & Peel
3159 Curlew RdCreative takes on tacos (like bang bang shrimp and Nashville hot chicken) and next-level cocktails
Plan your visit just before sundown, and ask for a seat outside. You can play cornhole and other games while you wait, and the view can't be beat.
17 locals recommend
Crabby's On The Pass
12754 Kingfish DrivePlan your visit just before sundown, and ask for a seat outside. You can play cornhole and other games while you wait, and the view can't be beat.
Ask for tenders tossed in Buffy Blue, ranch on the side. It's a quick meal on your way to the beach.
12 locals recommend
PDQ Restaurant
2181 Gulf to Bay BlvdAsk for tenders tossed in Buffy Blue, ranch on the side. It's a quick meal on your way to the beach.
Rumba Island Bar & Grill
1800 Gulf to Bay BlvdA pet-friendly spot to enjoy island-inspired food
Pete's Bagels
2361 1st Ave SThe best bagels in Tampa Bay, with equally great merch
Sightseeing
Clearwater Beach gets CROWDED (and pricey for parking). Hop over the bridge to hang at this hidden gem instead.
50 locals recommend
Sand Key Beach
Clearwater Beach gets CROWDED (and pricey for parking). Hop over the bridge to hang at this hidden gem instead.
Take a boat tour, buy some fudge, eat some incredible Greek food (dolmades, Greek salad and pastitsio at Mama Maria's, followed by dessert at Hella's Bakery). Leave full and happy.
369 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdTake a boat tour, buy some fudge, eat some incredible Greek food (dolmades, Greek salad and pastitsio at Mama Maria's, followed by dessert at Hella's Bakery). Leave full and happy.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageIt's the best place to see dolphins up close.
Yes, it's a mall, but there are all kinds of great stores here, as well as plenty of places to eat with outdoor dining and live music
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdYes, it's a mall, but there are all kinds of great stores here, as well as plenty of places to eat with outdoor dining and live music
Great spot to wander downtown and catch a show
27 locals recommend
Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
405 Cleveland StGreat spot to wander downtown and catch a show
A sci-fi art installation that's equal parts delightful and intriguing, as you piece together the mystery of the fictional motel at the center of the art. If you like Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things and the like, you'll appreciate this
27 locals recommend
Fairgrounds St. Pete
2606 28th St SA sci-fi art installation that's equal parts delightful and intriguing, as you piece together the mystery of the fictional motel at the center of the art. If you like Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things and the like, you'll appreciate this
The cheesy mini golf experience your soul has been craving. You can even feed baby alligators here. I'm not joking.
25 locals recommend
Congo River Golf
20060 US Hwy 19 NThe cheesy mini golf experience your soul has been craving. You can even feed baby alligators here. I'm not joking.
A pet-friendly beach with a nice spot for alfresco lunches
459 locals recommend
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdA pet-friendly beach with a nice spot for alfresco lunches
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali Blvda truly surreal (and stunning) experience