Bites, beaches, and beautiful places that are worth the drive from Tampa - from someone who hates driving
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Curated, intimate dining experience perfect for special occasions and an elevated night. Small and elegant restaurant with great service and excellent dishes. Come to Dunedin in the afternoon to explore the town since most things are closed after din...
The Black Pearl
Actually a grocery store, but their food court is delicious.
Lotte Plaza Market - Tampa
Cute date night spot with fresh seafood, tapas, and paella
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Beaches
Come early in the morning for the most parking. Love the shrimp shack on the beach.
Pass-a-Grille
Pay a little for the state park entry fee and enjoy the less crowded experience. There are kayak launch areas and a fishing pier. No restaurants (but there are snack shacks) so plan accordingly.
Fort De Soto Park
Beautiful beach with fun places to explore nearby
Anna Maria Beach
Beautiful Experiences
Great experience to see what local businesses have to offer. Plan to get lunch at a food truck and bring reusable bags for produce and other goods.
If you can’t make the drive, some vendors have started to come to the Tampa farmers markets at Hyde ...
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
My husband and I are obsessed with mini golf and we keep going to this one.
Congo River Golf
Love the permanent and rotating exhibits.
The Dalí Museum
Cute new pier with market stalls on weekends. Nice walk from downtown. Combine with the Saturday Morning market for a St Pete Saturday.
Miss the og pier tho. IYKYK
St. Pete Pier
Check the calendar for shows that skip Tampa. Great venue and lots to do when you’re down there.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Drive in move theater
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
Beautiful and refreshing spring. A must for anyone wanting to appreciate Florida
