Guidebook for Saint Petersburg

Whitney & Nick
Whitney & Nick
Guidebook for Saint Petersburg

Food Scene

Hidden gem and super cute atmosphere! Amazing charcuterie plates. Fantastic brunch. Very reasonable wine prices.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lolita's Wine Market
420 18th St S
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hidden gem and super cute atmosphere! Amazing charcuterie plates. Fantastic brunch. Very reasonable wine prices.
There's always a line for this fantastic taco shop. Pro-tip, call in your order before you walk over. It will be ready when you arrive.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casita Taqueria
2663 Central Ave
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There's always a line for this fantastic taco shop. Pro-tip, call in your order before you walk over. It will be ready when you arrive.
World famous (maybe?) coffee shop. Truly dedicated to the craft of waking you up in the morning with deliciousness.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bandit Coffee Co.
2662 Central Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World famous (maybe?) coffee shop. Truly dedicated to the craft of waking you up in the morning with deliciousness.
Have a sweet tooth? Their mini cupcakes and cakes are sure to satisfy. Don't be afraid to pair with the carefully selected alcohol they have on hand. Truly made for each other.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Have a sweet tooth? Their mini cupcakes and cakes are sure to satisfy. Don't be afraid to pair with the carefully selected alcohol they have on hand. Truly made for each other.
Flavorful southern cooking just a few blocks south! Insta brunch classic.
Callaloo
Flavorful southern cooking just a few blocks south! Insta brunch classic.
Simple classic and affordable Cuban food. Beyond good. We live off their lechon plato.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodega on Central
1180 Central Ave
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simple classic and affordable Cuban food. Beyond good. We live off their lechon plato.
Inventive and romantic restaurant with food that keeps you coming back. Highly recommend the truffle fries.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brick & Mortar
539 Central Ave
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inventive and romantic restaurant with food that keeps you coming back. Highly recommend the truffle fries.
There are burgers and then there are BURGERS! This little piece of heaven on a bun will turn a cheat day into a cheat week.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are burgers and then there are BURGERS! This little piece of heaven on a bun will turn a cheat day into a cheat week.
Toes in the sand beach food. Grouper nuggets are a must. Grouper everything really.
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caddy's Treasure Island
9000 West Gulf Boulevard
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toes in the sand beach food. Grouper nuggets are a must. Grouper everything really.
If 40+ flavors of delicious gourmet fancy popsicles doesn't sound like a good time to you, I don't know what will.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hyppo St. Petersburg
627 Central Ave
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If 40+ flavors of delicious gourmet fancy popsicles doesn't sound like a good time to you, I don't know what will.
Do you ever feel like eating a grouper sandwich while also applauding the sunset? I think this may be the place you're looking for.
262 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St
262 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Do you ever feel like eating a grouper sandwich while also applauding the sunset? I think this may be the place you're looking for.
Intelligent farm to table food in a romantic setting. Eat like a local and thank us later.
Reading Room
6001 Central Ave
Intelligent farm to table food in a romantic setting. Eat like a local and thank us later.
Mouthwatering BBQ within walking distance to our house. Highly recommend the pulled pork mac and cheese!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
URBAN Brew and BBQ
2601 Central Ave
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mouthwatering BBQ within walking distance to our house. Highly recommend the pulled pork mac and cheese!
One of our favorite brunch spots! Right in the middle of downtown St. Pete. We highly recommend!
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mill Restaurant
200 Central Ave
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of our favorite brunch spots! Right in the middle of downtown St. Pete. We highly recommend!
Another one of our favorite spots! This Italian market is truly authentic Italian. The bakery, the cheese, the wine, the fresh made pasta, the coffee...it's all amazing! Pick up affordable cheese and charcuterie, HUGE wine selection, pasta to cook at home or even a sandwich from the deli. You will love whatever you get here!
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave N
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another one of our favorite spots! This Italian market is truly authentic Italian. The bakery, the cheese, the wine, the fresh made pasta, the coffee...it's all amazing! Pick up affordable cheese and charcuterie, HUGE wine selection, pasta to cook at home or even a sandwich from the deli. You will love whatever you get here!
One of our "go-to" sit-down Mexican dinner spots with friends. Lovely outside seating area as well as bar area. Usually live music. We love the mofongo as well as the duck tacos!
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St S
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of our "go-to" sit-down Mexican dinner spots with friends. Lovely outside seating area as well as bar area. Usually live music. We love the mofongo as well as the duck tacos!

Drinks & Nightlife

Largest craft brewery in St. Pete. There's always something happening here from live music, fun events and food trucks. Just a short walk away!
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St S
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Largest craft brewery in St. Pete. There's always something happening here from live music, fun events and food trucks. Just a short walk away!
Best craft brewery in the area and regular live music. They make it easy to make your own beer tasting. Also just a short walk away. Food trucks on weekends.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cage Brewing
2001 1st Ave S
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best craft brewery in the area and regular live music. They make it easy to make your own beer tasting. Also just a short walk away. Food trucks on weekends.
Come for the excellent mixed drinks and stay for the bocce ball and the stylish atmosphere. Be on the lookout for Empire Oyster. They manage to elevate the humble oyster with unusual flavor combinations.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
1111 Central Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Come for the excellent mixed drinks and stay for the bocce ball and the stylish atmosphere. Be on the lookout for Empire Oyster. They manage to elevate the humble oyster with unusual flavor combinations.
Thoughtful drinks brought to you by the master mixologists from Mandarin Hide downtown. They also offer fresh locally caught fish tacos and sandwiches. Hurry or they’ll run out of the catch of the day!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trophy Fish
2060 Central Ave
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thoughtful drinks brought to you by the master mixologists from Mandarin Hide downtown. They also offer fresh locally caught fish tacos and sandwiches. Hurry or they’ll run out of the catch of the day!
Arcade bar turned brewery. Get your classic Nintendo fix while you sip delicious local brews.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Right Around the Corner - Arcade Brewery
2244 Central Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arcade bar turned brewery. Get your classic Nintendo fix while you sip delicious local brews.
So you're telling me I can have great drinks on a trendy rooftop bar that overlooks the St. Pete waterfront? Count me in!
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NE
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
So you're telling me I can have great drinks on a trendy rooftop bar that overlooks the St. Pete waterfront? Count me in!
Rooftop bar on the beach! Ugh I guess I'll go if I have to.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Level 11 Rooftop
5250 Gulf Blvd
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rooftop bar on the beach! Ugh I guess I'll go if I have to.
Sure it's in the same building as a Subway, but once inside you'll be transported to mix drink heaven. Extra points for upside down lamps on the ceiling.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Room 901
901 1st Ave S
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sure it's in the same building as a Subway, but once inside you'll be transported to mix drink heaven. Extra points for upside down lamps on the ceiling.

Arts & Culture

Amazing art and blown glass.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Imagine Museum
1901 Central Ave
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing art and blown glass.
Hosts regular art walks (Second Saturday of every from from 5 to 9pm) around St. Pete. Enjoy some drinks and see the best local St. Pete artists. www.stpeteartsalliance.org.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Warehouse Arts District Association
515 22nd St S
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hosts regular art walks (Second Saturday of every from from 5 to 9pm) around St. Pete. Enjoy some drinks and see the best local St. Pete artists. www.stpeteartsalliance.org.
Need I say more? Probably, but go anyway!
1381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Dalí (Museo Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali Blvd
1381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Need I say more? Probably, but go anyway!
Walking Mural Tours, Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! The cost for the Mural Tour is $19 for adults, $11 for children ages 6-18, free for children under 5 and meet at Florida CraftArt.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Florida CraftArt
501 Central Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walking Mural Tours, Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! The cost for the Mural Tour is $19 for adults, $11 for children ages 6-18, free for children under 5 and meet at Florida CraftArt.

Shopping

Only open the first weekend of every month. It is the best collection of unique and interesting vintage goods around. It's an event in itself and fun to hunt for awesome stuff and great prices. Get there early as the good stuff goes fast!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brocante Vintage Market
2200 2nd Ave S
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Only open the first weekend of every month. It is the best collection of unique and interesting vintage goods around. It's an event in itself and fun to hunt for awesome stuff and great prices. Get there early as the good stuff goes fast!
Whitney's favorite spot to pick out a new, trendy outfit! They have a HUGE selection of swimsuits year round as well as accessories like hats and sunglasses.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ashe Couture Boutique
1027 Central Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whitney's favorite spot to pick out a new, trendy outfit! They have a HUGE selection of swimsuits year round as well as accessories like hats and sunglasses.

Parks & Nature

One of the most beautiful beaches on the planet with little distraction from you and the water. The ideal beach day. When you're done with the beach, check out the old fort or rent a canoe and possibly see a manatee!
577 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park
577 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the most beautiful beaches on the planet with little distraction from you and the water. The ideal beach day. When you're done with the beach, check out the old fort or rent a canoe and possibly see a manatee!
Two words: QUARTZ SAND! This sand always stays cool and will never burn your poor feet! It's the classic pristine beach experience. The beach is flanked with restaurants and bars so you'll never go hungry or thirsty. There's free trolleys from central ave that will take you all the way there (or a cheap Uber). Don't forget sunsets on the water.
754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two words: QUARTZ SAND! This sand always stays cool and will never burn your poor feet! It's the classic pristine beach experience. The beach is flanked with restaurants and bars so you'll never go hungry or thirsty. There's free trolleys from central ave that will take you all the way there (or a cheap Uber). Don't forget sunsets on the water.
The quintessential Florida beach! If you're coming to the area you most certainly already know it exists. So hurry up and go enjoy it already.
1870 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The quintessential Florida beach! If you're coming to the area you most certainly already know it exists. So hurry up and go enjoy it already.
Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers and a walk through butterfly encounter. It's a perfect way for families, couples and friends to spend some time in paradise.
332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N
332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers and a walk through butterfly encounter. It's a perfect way for families, couples and friends to spend some time in paradise.

Entertainment & Activities

Trendiest/largest shuffleboard club in the U.S. It's so cool, hipsters built a copy of it in Brooklyn. It's free to play every Friday night and BYOB. So grab a six pack or a bottle of wine and pretend you've retired early.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
559 Mirror Lake Dr N
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trendiest/largest shuffleboard club in the U.S. It's so cool, hipsters built a copy of it in Brooklyn. It's free to play every Friday night and BYOB. So grab a six pack or a bottle of wine and pretend you've retired early.

Sightseeing

This adorable coffee shop is within walking distance of our house. We recommend renting a bike from here and hitting up the Pinellas Trail (also within walking distance of our house). Head east for downtown St. Pete and Vinoy Park. Head west which turns north to visit other cities and beaches!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bikery Coffee & Bicycle Shop
2222 1st Ave S
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This adorable coffee shop is within walking distance of our house. We recommend renting a bike from here and hitting up the Pinellas Trail (also within walking distance of our house). Head east for downtown St. Pete and Vinoy Park. Head west which turns north to visit other cities and beaches!