St. Pete Beach (2–5 min)

One of America’s top-rated beaches, with beautiful white sand and a vibrant atmosphere.

Upham Beach Park (short drive)

A popular public beach (6850 Beach Plaza) with volleyball courts, a wide shoreline, restrooms, showers, and excellent amenities.

Pass-a-Grille Beach (minutes)

A quiet, charming historic beach with a relaxed vibe and stunning views of the iconic pink Don CeSar Hotel.

Fort De Soto Park (10-15 min)

Pristine beaches, fishing piers, biking trails, kayaking, and a historic fort — perfect for a full day outdoors.

The St. Pete Pier (20–25 min)

An iconic waterfront landmark with walking paths, parks, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Tampa Bay views.

Boca Ciega Bay (right nearby)

Calm waters that are excellent for paddle boarding and kayaking, with beautiful scenery.

St. Pete Saturday Morning Market

One of the largest farmers markets in the Southeast — fresh produce, crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Corey Avenue Sunday Market (10am-2pm)

A vibrant weekly open-air market in the heart of St. Pete Beach, with 100+ vendors selling produce, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, art, and food.

Corey Avenue (minutes)

Funky shops, colorful boutiques, and unique stores — perfect for casual browsing.

Tampa Bay Premium Outlets (50-60 min)

A large modern outlet mall with 110+ stores including Saks Off 5th, Nike, Coach, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch.

Downtown St. Petersburg (20–25 min)

Excellent shopping, art galleries, boutiques, and waterfront strolls.

The Wharf (Pass-a-Grille)

Waterfront restaurant and bar — famous for peel & eat shrimp, fresh grouper, and great views. A local favorite!

Rick’s Reef

Local favorite for fresh seafood and casual dining.

Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar

Popular beach bar with live music and DJ nights — an energetic, casual vibe.

Undertow

Classic laid-back beach bar, great for daytime drinks and people-watching.

Jimmy B’s

Popular waterfront dining with excellent views and fresh seafood.

Buoys Waterfront Bar & Grill

Casual waterfront spot with good food and relaxed vibes.

The Toasted Monkey

Beach bar with live music, rooftop views, and a fun party atmosphere in the evenings.

Natallya MLK

Delicious home-style meals with a welcoming feel.

Bo & Ma’s Italian Eating House

An intimate, old-school restaurant known for blending premium, dry-aged steaks with comforting Italian classics,

Hooking Ain’t Easy

Fun, fishing-themed spot with great seafood.

Local Must-Try!

Order the grouper (fried, blackened, or grilled) and save room for Key Lime Pie—you're in Florida, after all! You’ll also find rooftop bars and fresh seafood throughout Pass-a-Grille, Corey Avenue, and downtown St. Petersburg, all within 5–25 minutes of the condo.

Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training

Catch MLB Grapefruit League games at Charlotte Sports Park, late February through late March — a fantastic experience for baseball fans.

Tampa Bay Sports Teams

Regular-season Rays (baseball), Lightning (hockey), and Buccaneers (NFL) games — all within easy driving distance.

Live Music & Local Events

Year-round live music at John’s Pass Village, Corey Avenue, downtown St. Petersburg, and many beachfront venues.

 Great Resources for Local Events

• Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Events Calendar — best overall calendar for the area
• St. Pete Beach Community Calendar
• St. Petersburg Events

Salvador Dalí Museum

A world-renowned surrealist collection in a stunning waterfront building — a must for art lovers.

St. Pete Pier

Iconic waterfront landmark with walking paths, parks, shops, restaurants, and spectacular bay views.

John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk

A charming historic fishing village with shops, restaurants, live music, and a lively boardwalk.

Sunken Gardens

A beautiful historic botanical garden with tropical plants, waterfalls, and flamingos.

Water Activities

Fishing charters, parasailing, jet skiing, and dolphin tours — you’ll often spot dolphins right from the beach!

Disney World & Universal Studios

Enjoy an action-packed day trip, or book one night in Orlando for early “rope drop” park access and return to the beach.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

One of the best theme parks in the country—thrilling coasters plus a world-class safari.

Florida Aquarium

A massive shark tunnel, stingray touch tank, penguins, and immersive exhibits — especially fun for families.

Ybor City

Tampa’s historic Cuban district — incredible food, hand-rolled cigars, live music, and vibrant nightlife.

Tampa Riverwalk

A scenic 2.6-mile waterfront path with parks, restaurants, museums, and beautiful views.

 Bonus Experiences

• Bioluminescent Kayak Tours (seasonal) — paddle through glowing waters at night
• Pirate Ship Adventure Cruise on Tampa Bay — fun for families
• ZooTampa at Lowry Park — excellent zoo with manatee encounters
• Golfing Galore - spend a day golfing at one of the nearby courses