Just a short ride from Clearwater FL, Tarpon Springs is most famously known as the "Sponge Capital of the World" due to its historical role in the sponge diving industry. The city is also celebrated for its strong Greek heritage, reflected in its arc...
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Restaurants and Libations
From Greek Food to Seafood and everything in between
Get here early, this Greek restaurant and bakery is always busy, that’s how great it is!
Hellas Restaurant & Bakery
Located at the end of the sponge docks, great food, great view and relaxed atmosphere.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
Greek food on the water. Dimitri’s is also located on the Sponge Docks.
Dimitri's On The Water: Home
Wine, charcuterie, flatbreads and much more in downtown Tarpon Springs
Wine Society Tarpon Springs Wine Bar
Grab a microphone and unleash your inner rockstar at The Bridge. Featured on bar rescue this has been a family owned bar for decades. Everyone is friendly and it’s smoke free. Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9pm
The Bridge Lounge
Located on Lake Tarpon good food and friendly service
Turtles Restaurant
Tour and taste whiskey, gin, ouzo and rum
Tarpon Springs Distillery
Things To Do
Tarpon Springs offers a diverse range of places to see and things to do.
The sponge industry is a major part of Tarpon Springs' tourism, with visitors able to see demonstrations of traditional sponge diving and learn about the history of the industry.
The Sponge Docks are also home to the many shops and restaurants expect...
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Buy a pass and play for hours Replay Museum is full of classic Pin Ball Machines and other vintage games
Replay Museum
For the Art lovers
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College
Take a kayak tour on the inland water way through the mangroves
Book a charter for a private event, take a sunset cruise or look for dolphins as you head over to Anclote Island for some shelling and a stroll on the beach
Spongeorama Cruise Lines
Shopping & Antiquing
Antiques, boutiques, salvage, art, book and toys
Unique vintage and antique finds located in Downtown Tarpon Springs
Court of Two Sisters
Do you appreciate a little rust or patina? If the answer was yes then this is the place for you!
Tampa Bay Salvage
Full of amazing finds and Architectural salvage.
Architectural Salvage Bank
Gifts, home decor and furniture. Take a class if while you’re in town for a while.
One Amazing Find
Visit or shop online for new books, signed copies, special editions and gifts for book lovers.
The Gilded Page
Children’s Clothing Boutique
Little Beach Babes Boutique
Magical garden center and metaphysical gift shop
Bohemian Gypsea
Relive your childhood as you wander the aisles of this vintage toy store.
