Marissa & Josh
Things To Do
Oxford Exchange
We went here for brunch when we visited Tampa to tour venues. Both of us aren't big on eating breakfast out, but were INCREDIBLY impressed with this place. The food (and quantity of food) is amazing, the architecture/design of the place is really fun, plus there's a cute little store attached for shopping. We highly recommend getting an omelette and cinnamon roll.
Columbia Restaurant
This is the OLDEST Spanish restaurant in the country. There are several locations of Columbia Restaurant, but this is the original location. The interior is stunning and the food + drinks are SO good. Highly recommend getting the Mango Tango if you stop by. Reservations are recommended - this place books up quickly!
Hyde Park Village
For my NJ peeps, this place is just like Short Hills Mall but outside & beautiful! We love to walk around here, shop, and grab something to eat. Be sure to check out The Candle Pour if you want a fun souvenir to take home - you can pour and customize your very own candle!
Fo'Cheezy Twisted Meltz SPB
If you are staying on St Pete Beach, this is a really fun place to grab lunch with all kinds of crazy grilled cheeses!
Larry's Ice Cream & Gelatos
This ice cream shop in St Pete Beach is open the latest and has such a wide variety of late-night dessert options. We LOVE the brownie bottom sundae with cookies & cream ice cream on top.
Crabby Bill's in St. Pete Beach
If you're looking for some cheap drinks & fresh seafood for lunch, we really enjoyed Crabby Bill's. Definitely a bit of a hole in the wall, but the seafood was great & the view on the rooftop during lunch time is great. Highly recommend getting the grouper nuggets for an appetizer.
Snapper's Sea Grill
We didn't get a chance to stop by here, but several locals we spoke to recommended that we stop by this place for dinner in St Pete. This seafood spot is owned by local fishermen, so the seafood is super fresh!
Sunken Gardens
St. Pete’s oldest living museum is a botanical paradise in the midst of the bustling city. The 100-year-old Sunken Gardens is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. These botanical gardens have existed for more than a century and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the country.
Sharkey's Glass Bottom Tours
Located right in St Pete Beach, Sharkey's offers night-time glass bottom kayaking almost every night at 8:00pm and 9:30pm for $55 per person. The guides will lead you through mangrove bird island, oyster shoals, and bridge tunnel.
Mastry's Brewing Co & Kitchen
We aren't beer drinkers, but locals recommended this place to us several times. Mastry’s Brewing is proud to be the first craft brewery and tasting room on St. Pete Beach. Taking traditional styles and combining influences from exotic locales, Mastry’s Brewing is elevating the beach beer experience. With selections like JMC, a chocolate coffee porter, and the wildly popular, gold-medal winning Hefeweizen, locals and visitors continue coming back for more.