Things To Do
TECO Line Streetcar System
Use the TECO Streetcars to explore other areas of Tampa including Channelside, Water Street, and Downtown. It runs every 15 minutes, and you can ride it for free, and the Cadrecha station is a three minute walk from Hotel Haya.
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Ybor City
Check out one of our favorite coffee spots, just a short walk away from Hotel Haya
Pete's - Ybor
Hands down, best bagels in Tampa. Get there early to beat the line.
Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar
"Best pizza in town, bitch" - Joe
Coppertail Brewing Co.
Try out a local brewery known around town for a wide variety of great beers and tasty food.
Flan Factory
Taste the local Cuban cuisine with the flan and cuban sandwich.
Buchette Spritz Bar
A pop up sandwich bar outside Oggi Italian Street Food. Located in Davis Island, a beautiful community that’s explorable by foot. From 11-2 they’re slinging a $17 spritz and sandwich combo, it’s quickly become one of our favorites!
Salt Shack On The Bay
Check out our local neighborhood spot. It's right on the water, and has fresh squeezed citrus for cocktails (Emily loves their palomas, Joe loves the rum runner). There might be a wait, but it's worth it!
Long Ash Cigars
Small, local spot for hand rolled cigars, conveniently right next door to Due Amici. One of Joe's favorite spots for a boys' night.
Sparkman Wharf
Outdoor food hall in Channelside with seating on the water. You can get there by the TECO trolley, and it's next to the aquarium!
ECOmersion Kayak & SUP Rentals
Kayak through the mangroves at Emily's favorite spot, Wheedon Island Nature Preserve! Spend a couple hours on the water and see what animals you can find! It takes about 2-4 hours, depending on how far you go, and is about a 25 minute drive from Hotel Haya.
Tampa Riverwalk
Get your steps in and enjoy a cocktail along the Riverwalk! A waterfront walkway that wraps from Channelside, around Downtown, and heads north. It has many stops along the way including a Columbia Restaurant location, Sail Pavilion, Tampa Museum of Art, Sparkman Wharf, the Tampa Aquarium, and the Tampa Bay History Center.
The Florida Aquarium
A fun, indoor activity that's great for all ages! They feature wildlife local to Florida - go say hi to some otters and pet a stingray!