Rafael's Guidebook
Favorite Beaches
This beach is located only 5 miles from our Airbnb. We love bringing our son here to enjoy a relaxed day at the beach without large crowds and watch flyovers from airplanes landing at Tampa International Airport. This is also a popular spot to catch a stunning Florida sunset.
Address:
5620 W Cypress St.
Tampa, FL 33607
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Cypress Point Park
Cypress Point ParkThis beach is located only 5 miles from our Airbnb. We love bringing our son here to enjoy a relaxed day at the beach without large crowds and watch flyovers from airplanes landing at Tampa International Airport. This is also a popular spot to catch a stunning Florida sunset.
Address:
5620 W Cypress St.
Tampa, FL 33607
Nice place to walk, ride bike or just sit back and relax while enjoying a nice cool breeze under the palm trees. You can splash or cool down in the water while soaking in some sun.
Ben T Davis Strand
7740 West Courtney Campbell CausewayNice place to walk, ride bike or just sit back and relax while enjoying a nice cool breeze under the palm trees. You can splash or cool down in the water while soaking in some sun.
With hundreds of things to do on Clearwater Beach, the main attraction is still pretty much its near-perfect beach voted "Best Beach Town in Florida" in 2013. Beautiful white sand and clear, shallow water make this beach an ideal playground for families.
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Clearwater Strand
Gulf of Mexico DriveWith hundreds of things to do on Clearwater Beach, the main attraction is still pretty much its near-perfect beach voted "Best Beach Town in Florida" in 2013. Beautiful white sand and clear, shallow water make this beach an ideal playground for families.
Food scene
Bahama Breeze
3045 N Rocky Point Dr EWe love this location since it’s located right by the water.
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveArmature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces
Discover Sparkman Wharf, a hub for live events, restaurants, food truck style containers used for street food and more. Good place to hang out, meet new people or relax by the water. Lots of outdoor seating and open areas. Live music on selected evenings.
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrDiscover Sparkman Wharf, a hub for live events, restaurants, food truck style containers used for street food and more. Good place to hang out, meet new people or relax by the water. Lots of outdoor seating and open areas. Live music on selected evenings.
Hyde Park Village is a modern oasis for discerning shoppers, travelers and Tampa residents looking for the very best. Here, you’ll find six city blocks of beloved local shops, restaurants and indie brands, as well as the top names in fashion and fitness known around the world.
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveHyde Park Village is a modern oasis for discerning shoppers, travelers and Tampa residents looking for the very best. Here, you’ll find six city blocks of beloved local shops, restaurants and indie brands, as well as the top names in fashion and fitness known around the world.
Great place by the water for food and drinks. Only 11 minute drive from home. You can enjoy seating on the outdoor deck, dining room, and beach area. When you think of Whiskey Joe's, think of a warm tropical breeze, white sands, family fun, cold drinks, delicious grub, and killer sunsets
ADDRESS: 7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
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Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell CausewayGreat place by the water for food and drinks. Only 11 minute drive from home. You can enjoy seating on the outdoor deck, dining room, and beach area. When you think of Whiskey Joe's, think of a warm tropical breeze, white sands, family fun, cold drinks, delicious grub, and killer sunsets
ADDRESS: 7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
Great location for food and drinks by the water. Only 20 minute drive from home. Salt Shack On the Bay is a rare combination of prime location, gulf to table food, and casual beachfront bar scene. Accessible by land or sea.
ADDRESS: 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
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Salt Shack On The Bay
5415 W Tyson AveGreat location for food and drinks by the water. Only 20 minute drive from home. Salt Shack On the Bay is a rare combination of prime location, gulf to table food, and casual beachfront bar scene. Accessible by land or sea.
ADDRESS: 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
A local favorite bar and grill… Great place to enjoy live music every weekend, fresh Oyster bar, cold drinks and more.
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Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueA local favorite bar and grill… Great place to enjoy live music every weekend, fresh Oyster bar, cold drinks and more.
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
1606 W Snow Ave
Mom's Place Restaurant
4816 North Dale Mabry HighwayGreat place for breakfast! Locals love this place. Highly recommended.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Take in the beautiful waterfront views and feel the warm sun along the Tampa Riverwalk. This 2.6-mile walk runs along the Hillsborough River to the Garrison Channel. Start your journey at the bustling Heights Market at Armature Works, stop along at the vibrant Curtis Hixon park, and continue until you reach Sparkman Wharf. Locals and visitors alike can walk, bike, or take a scooter down the Riverwalk where they can stop at one of the many attractions, bars, or restaurants. At night, witness the colorful lights that bring the Riverwalk to life.
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River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison StTake in the beautiful waterfront views and feel the warm sun along the Tampa Riverwalk. This 2.6-mile walk runs along the Hillsborough River to the Garrison Channel. Start your journey at the bustling Heights Market at Armature Works, stop along at the vibrant Curtis Hixon park, and continue until you reach Sparkman Wharf. Locals and visitors alike can walk, bike, or take a scooter down the Riverwalk where they can stop at one of the many attractions, bars, or restaurants. At night, witness the colorful lights that bring the Riverwalk to life.
We love taking our son here. This is definitely a great spot for families or anyone that loves nature.
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Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh AveWe love taking our son here. This is definitely a great spot for families or anyone that loves nature.
Busch Gardens is a 335-acre African-centered animal theme park. The park has featured conspicuous roller coasters with thrill rides over the years, including a Dive Coaster named SheiKra, a launch coaster called Tigris, and Montu, the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world when it opened.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens is a 335-acre African-centered animal theme park. The park has featured conspicuous roller coasters with thrill rides over the years, including a Dive Coaster named SheiKra, a launch coaster called Tigris, and Montu, the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world when it opened.
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrGlazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaAdventure Island
10001 McKinley DrGreat water park for the whole family!
Shopping & Food
International Plaza and Bay Street is an enclosed, two-story regional shopping center with an adjacent outdoor lifestyle center, is located near the Tampa International Airport. It features 200 specialty stores and 15 restaurants, plus Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and many more. We love coming to Rocco’s for Mexican food here.
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdInternational Plaza and Bay Street is an enclosed, two-story regional shopping center with an adjacent outdoor lifestyle center, is located near the Tampa International Airport. It features 200 specialty stores and 15 restaurants, plus Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and many more. We love coming to Rocco’s for Mexican food here.
Many popular stores for shopping at a great price. You’ll also find many restaurants near by like Rock & Brews, Millers Ale House, Longhorn steakhouse and many more.
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Tampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress DrMany popular stores for shopping at a great price. You’ll also find many restaurants near by like Rock & Brews, Millers Ale House, Longhorn steakhouse and many more.
Favorite Breweries
Great place for beer and food. Only 10 minute drive. Cigar City Brewing began handcrafting award-winning craft beer in 2009.
ADDRESS: 3924 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607
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Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StGreat place for beer and food. Only 10 minute drive. Cigar City Brewing began handcrafting award-winning craft beer in 2009.
ADDRESS: 3924 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607
Located about 20 minutes from our Airbnb in historic Ybor City… Coppertail Brewing Co. is an independently owned production brewery and tasting room. Sample flights of craft beers brewed at a facility painted with bright street art, plus a bar menu.
ADDRESS: 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
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Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveLocated about 20 minutes from our Airbnb in historic Ybor City… Coppertail Brewing Co. is an independently owned production brewery and tasting room. Sample flights of craft beers brewed at a facility painted with bright street art, plus a bar menu.
ADDRESS: 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
This brewery is about 30 minute drive from our Airbnb… Cycle brewery is a Bike-themed brewery & tap room serving draft beers, with some sidewalk seating.
ADDRESS: 534 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Cycle Brewing
534 Central AveThis brewery is about 30 minute drive from our Airbnb… Cycle brewery is a Bike-themed brewery & tap room serving draft beers, with some sidewalk seating.
ADDRESS: 534 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Neighborhood
General Services, supermarkets, bakery, local eatery
Crunch Fitness - Hillsborough
4340 W Hillsborough AveVery clean laundromat only 5 minutes from home… Sunny Bubbles Laundry provides guests with 60+ washers & dryers, equipped with touch-screen settings to allow you to easily see, set, and control your laundry. With over 3,000 sqft of space, Sunny Bubbles provides Tampa laundry clients with 7+ folding tables, comfortable seating, as well as 2 Vending Machines, and Ample Parking for convenience.
Sunny Bubbles Laundry
4012 West Hillsborough AvenueVery clean laundromat only 5 minutes from home… Sunny Bubbles Laundry provides guests with 60+ washers & dryers, equipped with touch-screen settings to allow you to easily see, set, and control your laundry. With over 3,000 sqft of space, Sunny Bubbles provides Tampa laundry clients with 7+ folding tables, comfortable seating, as well as 2 Vending Machines, and Ample Parking for convenience.
La Caridad Bakery
4425 W Hillsborough AveLocal bakery with great pastries, sandwiches and coffee.