Tampa Bay Guidebook
Gambling
This Hotel and Casino is only a 10 minute drive from the apartment and is the perfect place to try to win a little money or just to hang out. Taste some unique drinks or desserts at the Sugar Factory inside the casino or enjoy a Vegas style pool party.
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdThis Hotel and Casino is only a 10 minute drive from the apartment and is the perfect place to try to win a little money or just to hang out. Taste some unique drinks or desserts at the Sugar Factory inside the casino or enjoy a Vegas style pool party.
Theme park
This well-known theme park is only 20 minutes away from the apartment. You can enjoy thrilling rides, food, and novelties.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrThis well-known theme park is only 20 minutes away from the apartment. You can enjoy thrilling rides, food, and novelties.
Fun family friendly place to get up and close to exotic creatures.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveFun family friendly place to get up and close to exotic creatures.
Food scene
This is a Tampa favorite for brunch. It almost has a classy English tea house vibes.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdThis is a Tampa favorite for brunch. It almost has a classy English tea house vibes.
This fun Florida based chain has an awesome selection of food, great views of the bay, and modern vibes.
108 locals recommend
American Social
601 S Harbour Island BlvdThis fun Florida based chain has an awesome selection of food, great views of the bay, and modern vibes.
This is personally one of my favorite brunch spots mainly because of the bottomless mimosas during the weekend and the calming outdoor seating. One of the top choices for my friends and I when we want to do something fun and simple over the weekend.
31 locals recommend
Boca Kitchen
901 W Platt StThis is personally one of my favorite brunch spots mainly because of the bottomless mimosas during the weekend and the calming outdoor seating. One of the top choices for my friends and I when we want to do something fun and simple over the weekend.
Cool place to find some interesting food selections. Definitely not someplace to eat if you’re on a diet, because I always try to eat a Monkey Bread loaf by myself 😂
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveCool place to find some interesting food selections. Definitely not someplace to eat if you’re on a diet, because I always try to eat a Monkey Bread loaf by myself 😂
Miguelitos Taqueria Y Tequilas
2702 West Kennedy BoulevardGreat Hispanic food, great vibes, great drinks.
If you’re looking for something quick and healthy this is a great option. I take everyone who visits me in Tampa to this local spot, because every time I think about food in Tampa I think about this spot.
142 locals recommend
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveIf you’re looking for something quick and healthy this is a great option. I take everyone who visits me in Tampa to this local spot, because every time I think about food in Tampa I think about this spot.
This place is a great introduction to Colombian cuisine and culture. You can enjoy dinner and a fiery flamenco show. This is also a #1 spot where I take my family who’s visiting Tampa for the first time.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveThis place is a great introduction to Colombian cuisine and culture. You can enjoy dinner and a fiery flamenco show. This is also a #1 spot where I take my family who’s visiting Tampa for the first time.
This industrial style facility houses numerous restaurants, creative eateries, and a few bars. The outdoor area has lawn chairs and oversized chess with beautiful views of downtown Tampa. It’s the perfect place to have a chill evening.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveThis industrial style facility houses numerous restaurants, creative eateries, and a few bars. The outdoor area has lawn chairs and oversized chess with beautiful views of downtown Tampa. It’s the perfect place to have a chill evening.
Late Night Scene
Strictly for the 21+ visitors that want to do something fun in the evenings.
The southern style restaurant transforms into a club/hookah lounge late at night. Mainly known for its hip-hop vibes you can also find a sprinkling of Caribbean or Afrobeats music.
31 locals recommend
7th + Grove
1930 E 7th AveThe southern style restaurant transforms into a club/hookah lounge late at night. Mainly known for its hip-hop vibes you can also find a sprinkling of Caribbean or Afrobeats music.
If you’re looking for a Vegas style pool party and turn-up, WTR on the weekends is the place to be.
29 locals recommend
WTR Pool and Grill
7700 W Courtney Campbell CausewayIf you’re looking for a Vegas style pool party and turn-up, WTR on the weekends is the place to be.
Restaurant by day and lively club by night. This is more of a top 40 club, with plenty of space for dancing. This newly renovated club also has an outdoor area for games that’s fun to do with friends.
8 locals recommend
Bar HWRD
302 S Howard AveRestaurant by day and lively club by night. This is more of a top 40 club, with plenty of space for dancing. This newly renovated club also has an outdoor area for games that’s fun to do with friends.
Anytime my friends says they want to go to MacDinton’s you know it’s going to be a fun night. This club has an indoor and outdoor area, dance floor, and DJ’s that are playing top 40 hits. This is also a popular spot for college students in the area.
102 locals recommend
MacDinton's Irish Pub
405 S Howard AveAnytime my friends says they want to go to MacDinton’s you know it’s going to be a fun night. This club has an indoor and outdoor area, dance floor, and DJ’s that are playing top 40 hits. This is also a popular spot for college students in the area.