Rick's Guidebook
Sightseeing
one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Take the Ferry to Egmont Key and enjoy the Lighthouse, trails and pristine beach! Highly recommended.
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Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway Southone of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Take the Ferry to Egmont Key and enjoy the Lighthouse, trails and pristine beach! Highly recommended.
It doesn't get any better then this pristine Beach. So peaceful and the white sand beach is great for walking or swimming. Get out the sun next to one of the many Australian Pines.
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Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
1465 Gulf Dr SIt doesn't get any better then this pristine Beach. So peaceful and the white sand beach is great for walking or swimming. Get out the sun next to one of the many Australian Pines.
Downtown
Lots of shops and restaurants plus a beautiful park on the bay.
One of the beautiful fresh water Springs in Florida. Swimming in a pristine setting.
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Lithia Springs Park
3932 Lithia Springs RdOne of the beautiful fresh water Springs in Florida. Swimming in a pristine setting.
The Pink Lady and a Landmark on St. Pete Beach. Go for lunch and then take a swim in the Gulf of Mexico or take walk on the beach.
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Don Cesar
The Pink Lady and a Landmark on St. Pete Beach. Go for lunch and then take a swim in the Gulf of Mexico or take walk on the beach.
you have to get there by Ferry but that's available at Fort DeSoto State Park and it's well worth it. The historic Lighthouse is a must see and the Gulf Beach is a 10! Amust see.
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Egmont Key State Park
you have to get there by Ferry but that's available at Fort DeSoto State Park and it's well worth it. The historic Lighthouse is a must see and the Gulf Beach is a 10! Amust see.
For those who love Antiques and Treasures this is a great stop and has a wide variety of vendors. plus Palmetto is historic especially if you drive through the area on the Manatee River. There are also other Antique Malls in this area.
Emiline's Antiques & Collectibles
1415 10th St WFor those who love Antiques and Treasures this is a great stop and has a wide variety of vendors. plus Palmetto is historic especially if you drive through the area on the Manatee River. There are also other Antique Malls in this area.
Great restaurants especially the historic Columbia Restaurant and shopping plus several public beaches a stone's throw away. Drive South on scenic Gulf Blvd through Longboat Key.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirGreat restaurants especially the historic Columbia Restaurant and shopping plus several public beaches a stone's throw away. Drive South on scenic Gulf Blvd through Longboat Key.
Beautiful beach with lots of restaurants and pubs to be found. The white sand beach is world famous and the swimming is incredible!
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Treasure Island
Beautiful beach with lots of restaurants and pubs to be found. The white sand beach is world famous and the swimming is incredible!
If you like Dali this Museum is a must stop with an incredible collection of his artwork.
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdIf you like Dali this Museum is a must stop with an incredible collection of his artwork.
A great place to spend a day and see and learn about the inhabitants of our Oceans. Take a lunch break and go to nearby Ybor City where there historic buildings, shops, bars and restaurants.
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrA great place to spend a day and see and learn about the inhabitants of our Oceans. Take a lunch break and go to nearby Ybor City where there historic buildings, shops, bars and restaurants.
A treasure of Tampa Bay with restaurants like the Columbia and beautiful historic buildings. Grab a craft beer at one of the many pubs.
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Ybor City
A treasure of Tampa Bay with restaurants like the Columbia and beautiful historic buildings. Grab a craft beer at one of the many pubs.
An incredible place to spend a day with the whole family.
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Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh AveAn incredible place to spend a day with the whole family.
World famous amusement rides along with Zoo animals, entertainment, and restaurants.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrWorld famous amusement rides along with Zoo animals, entertainment, and restaurants.
A beautiful state park a stone's throw away from your cottage.
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E.G. Simmons Regional Park
2401 19th Avenue NorthwestA beautiful state park a stone's throw away from your cottage.
The name says it all. Great shopping with a variety of f stores.
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Ellenton Outlet Mall station
The name says it all. Great shopping with a variety of f stores.
Hiking and Canoe rentals set in a pristine environment. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it.
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Little Manatee River State Park
215 Lightfoot RdHiking and Canoe rentals set in a pristine environment. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it.
Great for kids and the whole family and best of all it's right in Ruskin. The Butterfly exhibit is incredible. Enjoy and learn about our local environment at the same time.
Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
4140 24th St SEGreat for kids and the whole family and best of all it's right in Ruskin. The Butterfly exhibit is incredible. Enjoy and learn about our local environment at the same time.
Another fabulous beach nearby. It have great swimming and beach combing.
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Holmes Beach
4000 Gulf DrAnother fabulous beach nearby. It have great swimming and beach combing.
Bowling, billiards, and an arcade. Nearby and a great way to get out of the heat and have some fun.
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The Alley at Southshore
10221 Big Bend RdBowling, billiards, and an arcade. Nearby and a great way to get out of the heat and have some fun.
Food Scene
Great Food and service. Don't forget the delicious deserts! Love the Caprese!
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
12926 U.S. 301Great Food and service. Don't forget the delicious deserts! Love the Caprese!
Incredible value and fabulous food with large portions and you can't beat the price of the lunch specials.
Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion Restaurant
10471 Gibsonton DriveIncredible value and fabulous food with large portions and you can't beat the price of the lunch specials.
A landmark restaurant with authentic Spanish food. The Cuban Bread, Sangria, and the 1905 Salad are incredible. The atmosphere is unique and historic.
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveA landmark restaurant with authentic Spanish food. The Cuban Bread, Sangria, and the 1905 Salad are incredible. The atmosphere is unique and historic.
Old Florida Fish House with Grouper, Shrimp, Snapper and much more. If available the fried Mullet is incredible. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Walking distance from your cottage.
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Julie's Fish House
1902 W Shell Point RdOld Florida Fish House with Grouper, Shrimp, Snapper and much more. If available the fried Mullet is incredible. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Walking distance from your cottage.
It's formal but one of the iconic Steak Houses anywhere. Great for any special occasion and the Desert Room is a must!
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveIt's formal but one of the iconic Steak Houses anywhere. Great for any special occasion and the Desert Room is a must!
Incredible Italian Food. The Eggplant Parmesan, Garlic Knots, Italian Meatballs and Sausage are all favorites. Lunch Menu is a great value. Stop on your way to or from Fort DeSoto State Park.
Portofino Italian Ristorante
5035 34th St SIncredible Italian Food. The Eggplant Parmesan, Garlic Knots, Italian Meatballs and Sausage are all favorites. Lunch Menu is a great value. Stop on your way to or from Fort DeSoto State Park.
An iconic Fish House on your way to and from the beaches. Smoked Mullet is a long time Florida favorite. Casual dining with an Old Florida setting.
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Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave SAn iconic Fish House on your way to and from the beaches. Smoked Mullet is a long time Florida favorite. Casual dining with an Old Florida setting.
Incredible Custard and Sundaes. Also serves Sandwiches, etc. Great place to stop to or from the Gulf Beaches!
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Sweetberries Frozen Custard & Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave WIncredible Custard and Sundaes. Also serves Sandwiches, etc. Great place to stop to or from the Gulf Beaches!
The name says it and it's a stone's throw away from your Cottage. Enjoy your favorite beverage and catch the incredible views of Tampa Bay.
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Sunset Grill
602 Bahia Del Sol DriveThe name says it and it's a stone's throw away from your Cottage. Enjoy your favorite beverage and catch the incredible views of Tampa Bay.
One of the few places you can enjoy Oysters on the Half Shell. Great selection of beer and the Cheeseburgers are excellent. Just down the street from your cottage.
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Lazy Gator Ruskin LLC
102 West Shell Point RoadOne of the few places you can enjoy Oysters on the Half Shell. Great selection of beer and the Cheeseburgers are excellent. Just down the street from your cottage.
If Indian Food is your thing this is a must stop on your agenda. After a great meal try the Brandon Mall for all the amazing stores.
India's Grill Brandon - Authentic Indian Cuisines
If Indian Food is your thing this is a must stop on your agenda. After a great meal try the Brandon Mall for all the amazing stores.
Nearby with great seafood. Atmosphere is excellent with waterfront dining.
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Circles Waterfront Restaurant
1212 Apollo Beach BlvdNearby with great seafood. Atmosphere is excellent with waterfront dining.
Great Pizza and very reasonably priced. Thin New York style pizza. By the slice too.
San Remo Pizzeria and Restaurant
6426 N U.S. Hwy 41Great Pizza and very reasonably priced. Thin New York style pizza. By the slice too.