Attractions
Favorite Beaches
Manatee Beach - Ana Maria Island
A great beach with super close and accessible amenities and parking.
Siesta Key
Absolutely amazing, fine white sand. It is a long walk to the water from the parking lot, but is worth it.
Pass A Grille
This is not my favoite beach for swimming or sand, but is absolutely amazing for shell hunting.
Boat Rides
Little Toot Dolphin Cruise
Fun one hour dolphin cruise in Clearwater.
Swamp Feber Airboat Adventures
Airboat ride to see the swamp, birds, and alligators.
Other Activities
Manatee Viewing Center
Boardwalk where you can often see a lot of manatees, especially in cooler weather.
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Lots of shopping, Greek food, and sponges.
Replay Museum
Tons of vinatage pinball and arcade games. Buy an unlimited pass to play all day.
Favorite Restaurants
Lorita's Mexican Grill
Tasty California style Mexican food with huge portions.
Tuk Tuk Thai Fusuion
Great small Thai restaurant.
Bay Bay Burgers
Great burgers and fries. They are a little expensive, but really good.
Little Habana
Cuban food.
Box of Cubans
A great place to get a Cuban, Tampa's signature sandwich.
Gretchen's Goodies
Tiny little dessert shop, located in a gas station, with a huge variety of delicious desserts in a cup.
Hot and Crazy Crab
Seafood boil, so messy, but so yummy.
Pub Sub
From the deli counter at any Publix grocery store. Who knew a grocery store sub could be so good? A must for every beach trip.