Restaurant Faves
Take a look at some of the local favorites!
Big Jim's has been around a long time for a reason. Excellent food and tons of craft beer selections. The slow smoked dry rubbed wings are worth writing home about.
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Big Jim's Famous
10395 Seminole BlvdBig Jim's has been around a long time for a reason. Excellent food and tons of craft beer selections. The slow smoked dry rubbed wings are worth writing home about.
Laid-back, family-friendly american fare and seafood that has been around for over 30 years. Live music located close to the Indian Rocks Beach trail and beach access.
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The Original Crabby Bills
401 Gulf BlvdLaid-back, family-friendly american fare and seafood that has been around for over 30 years. Live music located close to the Indian Rocks Beach trail and beach access.
Family run Thai restaurant with the freshest ingredients. We are regulars and have never less than amazing meal. If you like Thai, you'll love this place.
Panai Thai Restaurant
11922 Seminole BlvdFamily run Thai restaurant with the freshest ingredients. We are regulars and have never less than amazing meal. If you like Thai, you'll love this place.
This place is unassuming but delicious. The falafel is fresh and super yum. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at this family run restaurant.
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Cafe Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine
1901 W Bay DrThis place is unassuming but delicious. The falafel is fresh and super yum. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at this family run restaurant.
If you are looking for something upscale with gorgeous inter-coastal water views, this is the place. People drive from Tampa just for their delectable Zagat rated food.
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Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdIf you are looking for something upscale with gorgeous inter-coastal water views, this is the place. People drive from Tampa just for their delectable Zagat rated food.
Looking for pizza that is not from a chain? Slyce is where it is at. Big pizza menu and local craft beers right near the gulf. Now I'm hungry... :)
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Slyce Indian Rocks Beach
311 Gulf BlvdLooking for pizza that is not from a chain? Slyce is where it is at. Big pizza menu and local craft beers right near the gulf. Now I'm hungry... :)
iThai & Sushi
11002 Seminole BlvdThis is the sushi spot. For reals.
Warm, funky cafe with a garden patio offering organic coffee, light bites & occasional live music.
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Indian Shores Coffee
19221 Gulf BlvdWarm, funky cafe with a garden patio offering organic coffee, light bites & occasional live music.
Great option for breakfast if you are looking for a non-chain local place!
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Proino Breakfast Club
14400 Walsingham RdGreat option for breakfast if you are looking for a non-chain local place!
Ok, sure. You know Waffle House. But you don't know THIS Waffle House. We consider ourselves lucky that we have the best one so close to our place. Open 24 hours (but you knew that).
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Waffle House
4459 W Hillsborough AveOk, sure. You know Waffle House. But you don't know THIS Waffle House. We consider ourselves lucky that we have the best one so close to our place. Open 24 hours (but you knew that).
Ok, a gas station can't be a restaurant fave? I beg to differ. Wawa is where it's at if you find yourself needing coffee, beer, ice and sandwiches at 2am. It happens to us all, right?
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Wawa
9501 Bay Pines BlvdOk, a gas station can't be a restaurant fave? I beg to differ. Wawa is where it's at if you find yourself needing coffee, beer, ice and sandwiches at 2am. It happens to us all, right?
Local favorite that's walkable from our Mid Mod Retro Retreat! Great breakfast deals too!
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Venus Restaurants
2441 W Bay DrLocal favorite that's walkable from our Mid Mod Retro Retreat! Great breakfast deals too!
Area Attractions
These are the closest local attractions outside of Clearwater, St. Petersburg or Tampa.
For a beautiful stroll through botanical gardens, this place is in walking/biking distance of the studio. Just off the Pinellas trail right across from Walsingham Park.
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Florida Botanischer Garten
12520 Ulmerton RdFor a beautiful stroll through botanical gardens, this place is in walking/biking distance of the studio. Just off the Pinellas trail right across from Walsingham Park.
Beautiful lake with kayak launch and playground for the kids. Within walking/biking distance from the studio right across from Florida Botanical Gardens.
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Walsingham Park
12615 102nd AveBeautiful lake with kayak launch and playground for the kids. Within walking/biking distance from the studio right across from Florida Botanical Gardens.
Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar.
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Splash Harbour Water Park
399 2nd StWater park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar.
Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.
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Heritage Village MHP
12840 Seminole BlvdIndoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters just across from public beach access. If you are looking for a local favorite for beer and food, Mad Beach Brewing is legit. Please note that parking is not free and pay stations are located throughout the parking lot.
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John's Pass
12901 Gulf BlvdQuaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters just across from public beach access. If you are looking for a local favorite for beer and food, Mad Beach Brewing is legit. Please note that parking is not free and pay stations are located throughout the parking lot.
Honeymoon Island
1 Causeway BlvdKayaking around Honeymoon and Caladesi is the best!
Local Events
St. Pete has an annual Shine Mural Festival that creates an art exhibition all over the city. Truly some of the coolest street art you will see. If you make it down to the 'Burg, do yourself a favor and check them out.
Shine Art Mural
489-495 Central Ave SSt. Pete has an annual Shine Mural Festival that creates an art exhibition all over the city. Truly some of the coolest street art you will see. If you make it down to the 'Burg, do yourself a favor and check them out.
4 days and nights of jazz music every October at Coachman Park in Clearwater.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday
301 Drew St4 days and nights of jazz music every October at Coachman Park in Clearwater.
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
100 2nd Ave NAnnual Grand Prix through the city of St. Pete every March.