Dev's Guide (tips/tricks/recommendations)
Sightseeing
The brand new Downtown St Pete Pier is a must see! Perfect place to walk around and experience the Florida lifestyle! For adults there is a bar at the very end, on the entire top floor of the pier with an outstanding view! A restaurant is located there as well named “Teak”. For families, there is a really cool playground, splash pad, and beach area with shallow water here! Free Lounge chairs and umbrellas located all around with beautiful views of the water. “Doc Fords” restaurant is also located here, the food & experience are worth it! Finally, a Saturday Morning Market is hosted there weekly! Parking must be paid for in all of Downtown St Pete. I recommend the “Park Mobile” app to help make the process easier.
465 habitants recommandent
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEThe brand new Downtown St Pete Pier is a must see! Perfect place to walk around and experience the Florida lifestyle! For adults there is a bar at the very end, on the entire top floor of the pier with an outstanding view! A restaurant is located there as well named “Teak”. For families, there is a really cool playground, splash pad, and beach area with shallow water here! Free Lounge chairs and umbrellas located all around with beautiful views of the water. “Doc Fords” restaurant is also located here, the food & experience are worth it! Finally, a Saturday Morning Market is hosted there weekly! Parking must be paid for in all of Downtown St Pete. I recommend the “Park Mobile” app to help make the process easier.
This State Park is only 4 minutes from the Airbnb and has a beautiful boardwalk and sightseeing tower! You can often spot alligators and other Florida wildlife here from a safe distance away! (Alligators will not bother you if you do not bother them, please be respectful of all wildlife) There’s a nice Playground for Kiddos located here as well as public bathrooms nearby. Free parking on-site
31 habitants recommandent
Parc du Millénaire de Boca Ciega
12410 74th Ave NThis State Park is only 4 minutes from the Airbnb and has a beautiful boardwalk and sightseeing tower! You can often spot alligators and other Florida wildlife here from a safe distance away! (Alligators will not bother you if you do not bother them, please be respectful of all wildlife) There’s a nice Playground for Kiddos located here as well as public bathrooms nearby. Free parking on-site
John’s pass is only 10 minutes up the beach from this Airbnb. This is the perfect spot for those seeking food or the thrills of Florida! Here you can rent waverunners/jet skis, go parasailing, hold baby alligators, attend day boat cruises, go on a dolphin spotting boat, and even drink on a floating tiki bar! Restaurants here include: The Friendly Fisherman, Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill, Hooters, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Mad Beach Brewing, and Florida Winery. Check out johnspass.com for all info! Paid parking available on-site, can use Park Mobile App
473 habitants recommandent
Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardJohn’s pass is only 10 minutes up the beach from this Airbnb. This is the perfect spot for those seeking food or the thrills of Florida! Here you can rent waverunners/jet skis, go parasailing, hold baby alligators, attend day boat cruises, go on a dolphin spotting boat, and even drink on a floating tiki bar! Restaurants here include: The Friendly Fisherman, Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill, Hooters, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Mad Beach Brewing, and Florida Winery. Check out johnspass.com for all info! Paid parking available on-site, can use Park Mobile App
This State Park is about a 35 minute drive away but is perfect for a day trip with your family! This park focuses on wildlife preservation as well as offers a ferry to Egmont Key, kayak rentals, and the Fort to explore! A day trip here will cost you only $5 and that pays for parking all throughout with plenty of parking lots. Multiple Beautiful beaches, wildlife, nature trails, and much more to explore! As a child beach picnics with my father here were my favorite.
153 habitants recommandent
Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthThis State Park is about a 35 minute drive away but is perfect for a day trip with your family! This park focuses on wildlife preservation as well as offers a ferry to Egmont Key, kayak rentals, and the Fort to explore! A day trip here will cost you only $5 and that pays for parking all throughout with plenty of parking lots. Multiple Beautiful beaches, wildlife, nature trails, and much more to explore! As a child beach picnics with my father here were my favorite.
Food scene
Perfect spot for that initial Florida meal with Beachfront views! This location is new, however Caddy’s is a historically known and loved restaurant here in St. Pete! This restaurant is only 7 minutes from the Airbnb! Paid parking lot, can use park mobile app, can use valet for price.
42 habitants recommandent
Caddy's Madeira Beach
14080 Gulf BoulevardPerfect spot for that initial Florida meal with Beachfront views! This location is new, however Caddy’s is a historically known and loved restaurant here in St. Pete! This restaurant is only 7 minutes from the Airbnb! Paid parking lot, can use park mobile app, can use valet for price.
This is a High-End Restaurant located in Downtown St. Petersburg the food is phenomenal and reservations should be made in advance. Try the “Opentable” app to secure reservations in this area. This spot is known for their signature Horse Soldier Bourbon. I suggest the Lamb Chops Dinner. On-Site Free Parking
30 habitants recommandent
The Urban Stillhouse
2232 5th Ave SThis is a High-End Restaurant located in Downtown St. Petersburg the food is phenomenal and reservations should be made in advance. Try the “Opentable” app to secure reservations in this area. This spot is known for their signature Horse Soldier Bourbon. I suggest the Lamb Chops Dinner. On-Site Free Parking
If you love Sushi you must visit The Lure located in Downtown St. Pete! Their sushi is amazing & they have two brunch sushi options that blew us away! This spot has free billiards/pool too and is located in a very popular area of DTSP. From here you are in walking distance of many shops, galleries, and delicious desserts! Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
55 habitants recommandent
The Lure
661 Central Ave NIf you love Sushi you must visit The Lure located in Downtown St. Pete! Their sushi is amazing & they have two brunch sushi options that blew us away! This spot has free billiards/pool too and is located in a very popular area of DTSP. From here you are in walking distance of many shops, galleries, and delicious desserts! Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
This is a new spot nearby and is very popular with families and kiddos; Perfect for a quick & easy lunch! Parking: Free on-site
Portillo's Hot Dogs
2302 Tyrone Boulevard NorthThis is a new spot nearby and is very popular with families and kiddos; Perfect for a quick & easy lunch! Parking: Free on-site
Parks & Playgrounds
This is a neighborhood park nearby that is perfect for little ones! Free parking, shaded, little and big playground, pond to view ducks and fish (do not swim here), public bathrooms, and often host free community events for kiddos and families! Highly recommend!
6 habitants recommandent
Parc de la ville de Seminole
7464 Ridge RdThis is a neighborhood park nearby that is perfect for little ones! Free parking, shaded, little and big playground, pond to view ducks and fish (do not swim here), public bathrooms, and often host free community events for kiddos and families! Highly recommend!
Another nearby park with a brand new Playground, Public bathrooms, and a Boardwalk on the water. This is also the closest spot to launch a kayak, paddle board, or canoe. The only downside to this park is the lack of shade available. Parking: Free On-site
Seminole Water Front Park
10400-10492 Park BoulevardAnother nearby park with a brand new Playground, Public bathrooms, and a Boardwalk on the water. This is also the closest spot to launch a kayak, paddle board, or canoe. The only downside to this park is the lack of shade available. Parking: Free On-site
Bar Scene
This spot is only 5 minutes away and is perfect for an evening sunset! This rooftop spot has plenty of seating for a perfect view of the water & sunset! Food and drinks here are yummy we’ve never been disappointed! Often live music playing! Parking is limited here, we suggest using valet when possible.
7 habitants recommandent
Ember Rooftop Lounge at the Cambria Madeira Beach
15015 Madeira WayThis spot is only 5 minutes away and is perfect for an evening sunset! This rooftop spot has plenty of seating for a perfect view of the water & sunset! Food and drinks here are yummy we’ve never been disappointed! Often live music playing! Parking is limited here, we suggest using valet when possible.
For those seeking a true Florida themed hangout in Downtown St. Pete check out “No Vacancy”. This spot is located on Central Ave which will have plenty of other spots to visit and explore within walking distance!
Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
12 habitants recommandent
No Vacancy
937 Central AveFor those seeking a true Florida themed hangout in Downtown St. Pete check out “No Vacancy”. This spot is located on Central Ave which will have plenty of other spots to visit and explore within walking distance!
Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
This is a really cool bar to visit in Downtown St Pete! Dress to impress here with many photo ops and a dress code. It’s very popular so late night the line to get in can get long, however visit right after an early dinner around 5ish and you’ll get right in! There’s an outdoor area too and option to buy private vip sections. This bar is very popular right now, and very unique! Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
27 habitants recommandent
Dirty Laundry
1742 Central AvenueThis is a really cool bar to visit in Downtown St Pete! Dress to impress here with many photo ops and a dress code. It’s very popular so late night the line to get in can get long, however visit right after an early dinner around 5ish and you’ll get right in! There’s an outdoor area too and option to buy private vip sections. This bar is very popular right now, and very unique! Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
This is the perfect spot for those who like to be entertained while out hanging with friends! Along with three separate bars this spot has jumbo lawn pong, cornhole, billiards, arcade games, indoor basketball game, ski ball and many more! You won’t get bored here! Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
76 habitants recommandent
Park & Rec DTSP
100 4th St SThis is the perfect spot for those who like to be entertained while out hanging with friends! Along with three separate bars this spot has jumbo lawn pong, cornhole, billiards, arcade games, indoor basketball game, ski ball and many more! You won’t get bored here! Parking: Street parking (Park Mobile App)
Museums
I am a big fan of our local art and museum culture here in St. Petersburg! I have lots of recommendations for museums to visit! First up my favorite, the Dalí. This museum is not as fun as others when is comes to kiddos, however does offer a kids room, and an outdoor area that kids really enjoy. However the two main art display rooms are quiet, secure, and simple, which is less fun for kids. Dalí’s work is amazing and they often have feature artists displayed in the other room! Check online who they are featuring during your visit! Parking is paid here, you have to enter and pay a lot attendant $10
1381 habitants recommandent
Le Dalí (Musée Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdI am a big fan of our local art and museum culture here in St. Petersburg! I have lots of recommendations for museums to visit! First up my favorite, the Dalí. This museum is not as fun as others when is comes to kiddos, however does offer a kids room, and an outdoor area that kids really enjoy. However the two main art display rooms are quiet, secure, and simple, which is less fun for kids. Dalí’s work is amazing and they often have feature artists displayed in the other room! Check online who they are featuring during your visit! Parking is paid here, you have to enter and pay a lot attendant $10
This is an immersive art experience where you’re able to walk through the art and feel surrounded by its beauty. Photo ops are abundant here, it’s truly an experience like no other. I highly recommend this spot and it’s a great time for adults and kiddos!! Parking here is free on-site!
27 habitants recommandent
Fairgrounds St. Pete
2606 28th St SThis is an immersive art experience where you’re able to walk through the art and feel surrounded by its beauty. Photo ops are abundant here, it’s truly an experience like no other. I highly recommend this spot and it’s a great time for adults and kiddos!! Parking here is free on-site!
The art at this museum will blow you away! You could spend hours here if you wanted exploring each piece. The rooms go on for what feels like forever, and every thing you see is cooler than the last! This spot is great for kids who listen to their parents when they say “be careful, don’t touch, these items are breakable” Parking here is free and abundant!
90 habitants recommandent
Imagine Museum
1901 Central AveThe art at this museum will blow you away! You could spend hours here if you wanted exploring each piece. The rooms go on for what feels like forever, and every thing you see is cooler than the last! This spot is great for kids who listen to their parents when they say “be careful, don’t touch, these items are breakable” Parking here is free and abundant!
Another glass museum so parents take kiddos at your own risk however this collection is entirely made by Mr. Chihuly himself! It’s a beautiful exhibit and happens to be across the street from another local artist museum called “Morean Arts Center” that is free to explore! The pieces there change periodically and are available for purchase! Check both of these spots out if you can!
320 habitants recommandent
Collection Chihuly
720 Central AvenueAnother glass museum so parents take kiddos at your own risk however this collection is entirely made by Mr. Chihuly himself! It’s a beautiful exhibit and happens to be across the street from another local artist museum called “Morean Arts Center” that is free to explore! The pieces there change periodically and are available for purchase! Check both of these spots out if you can!
Conseils sur la ville
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In-town Travel Info
Ubers and Lyfts are regularly available in this area. We have a PTSA bus system and a trolley system that runs along the beaches. Rentable (by app) Electric Scooters can be found Downtown St. Petersburg, Downtown Tampa, and along the Beaches.
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Parking!
Paying for Parking is something to plan ahead for here! Most parking along the beaches and in downtown areas will require payment. The easiest way is to download the “Park Mobile” application to your phone. Each parking location is identified by a four digit number. When you open the App it will find your location with the correct four digit number. You will add your car, license plate, and your credit card to the App, and from there you’ll select the time you need. Park mobile is very common here and it will often be the cheapest option for parking.
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Rentable Electric Scooters
This is a very popular part of traveling in Downtown St. Pete and along the Beaches! All around you’ll see little areas filled with various types of scooters. They vary in brand and stand-up or sit-down options. You’ll use an app on your phone associated with the scooter you want to use. The app will require a short safety survey, your license, and info to upload money into your account. These scooters have rules and you can be arrested for intoxicated use. The scooters also have to be parked in designated areas in order to stop your ride and complete payment. They are very affordable and fun!