Robin’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious upscale restaurant. I have never had a bad meal here. It's small, so make a reservation if you can.
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Brick & Mortar
539 Central AveDelicious upscale restaurant. I have never had a bad meal here. It's small, so make a reservation if you can.
9 Bangkok Restaurant
571 Central AveGood Thai and sushi just blocks away.
Joey Brooklyn's Famous Pizza Kitchen
210 1st Ave NOrder in pizza from the local place.
Waterfront strip with multiple restaurants and bars and the Museum of Fine Arts. One mile east. Slightly European flare.
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Beach Drive Northeast
Beach Drive NortheastWaterfront strip with multiple restaurants and bars and the Museum of Fine Arts. One mile east. Slightly European flare.
Il Ritorno
449 Central Ave NDelicious fresh Italian upscale restaurant.
Baba Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe
2701 Central AveGood Mediterranean and good veggie choices.
Mullet's Fish Camp & Market
3901 6th Street SouthFresh seafood. Outdoors. Casual.
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave Sawesome smoked fish. Old school.
Breweries and bars
Cycle Brewing
534 Central AveAward winning beer 4 blocks away.
Book + Bottle
17 6th St NCharming coffee and wine bar with books. 5 blocks away.
Outdoor garden. Several quick places to order food nearby.
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Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NOutdoor garden. Several quick places to order food nearby.
Sightseeing
Dalí (Muzej Salvadora Dalíja)
1 Dali BlvdWorld class museum. 7 blocks east.
Don't miss the Morean Art Center across the street and the Hot Shop behind it.
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Chihuly zbirka
720 Central AvenueDon't miss the Morean Art Center across the street and the Hot Shop behind it.
If you need a reminder of how good you have it. 4 blocks away.
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Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th St SIf you need a reminder of how good you have it. 4 blocks away.
Potopljeni vrtovi
1825 4th St NOld time tourist attraction with pretty gardens.
Charming pier with beach, playground, restaurants, and ice cream. One mile east.
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St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NECharming pier with beach, playground, restaurants, and ice cream. One mile east.
This museum has a historic collection ranging from Ancient to contemporary art. Oh, and I worked in the photography department there for 15 years!
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Muzej likovnih umjetnosti
255 Beach Dr NEThis museum has a historic collection ranging from Ancient to contemporary art. Oh, and I worked in the photography department there for 15 years!
Head east to the water, then turn north. A sidewalk winds its way for miles. Along the way you will pass the new St. Pete Pier (with restaurants, ice cream, playground, splash pad, etc), the History Museum, a children's play ground, tennis courts, beach volleyball, and gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. It's a great place to ride a bike or go for a jog.
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North Shore Park
901 N Shore Dr NEHead east to the water, then turn north. A sidewalk winds its way for miles. Along the way you will pass the new St. Pete Pier (with restaurants, ice cream, playground, splash pad, etc), the History Museum, a children's play ground, tennis courts, beach volleyball, and gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. It's a great place to ride a bike or go for a jog.
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
150 Central AveIf Western Art is your thing.
Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthCharming beaches. Great picnic spot.
City/town information
Treasure Island
Wide white sand beaches and funky 1950s architecture.
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Bike and scooter rentals
You can rent a bike from a Coast bike share kiosk. There is one around the corner from the house on 3rd Ave S. Rentable by app. Coastbikeshare.com You can choose a plan depending on how long and often you want to ride, starting at $15/hr.
There is also scooter rental by a separate app with either Veo or Razor. A corral is at the end of the block on 4th Ave S. They cost $1 to start and between 33-37 cents a minute to ride.
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Trolleys
There is the Central Avenue Trolley that goes from the new downtown pier all the way to Pass-a-Grill beach on the Gulf, with stops all along the way. Regular cash fare is $2.25 for each ride, but there are also multi-day unlimited ride options. psta.net
If you just want to get around downtown, there is a free downtown looper. A map with stops is also available at psta.net
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Sunrunner.
Rapid transit bus to the beach.