Originally built in 1928, the DonCesar is like a pink cake that commands St Pete's skyline. Offering Gulf views, this Moorish-style hotel is a travel idyll. Drop in for a mojito and enjoy the beach. Read more.
I'm on Patron Tequila at the Sunsets' Tequila Bar. Get yours at this airy patio-and-poolside cantina at the Don CeSar. Dinner menu and outdoor dining available to watch Gulf Coast sunsets and relax. Read more.
Satisfy an evening indulgence in the relaxing Lobby Bar at the Don CeSar and order a mojito spiked with mint and a small splash of simple syrup over ice. Pleasant atmosphere with Gulf Coast views. Read more.
The Black Palm offers indoor-outdoor dining and a fresh menu of Latin American seafood tapas, entrees and salads. Dine under the stars on the patio with a palmito, camarones, and a house-made mojito. Read more.
Artist Evander Preston, whose distinctive wizard-like bearded portrait graces the label of his own beer, has a refreshing pilsner to enjoy in Pass-a-Grille and St Pete. Get a cold one on a hot day. Read more.
Pass-a-Grille's mid-century muse The Sea Horse offers diners a nostalgic perch for local color. Gluten-free? An omelet, a side of grits with coffee is good. In a hurry? Not here, it's a relaxed pace. Read more.
Morning or evening walks by the Merry Pier offer peaceful views of west Tampa Bay in Pass-a-Grille. Find fishing supplies, snacks and charter a boat from the Merry Pier or enjoy watching shore birds. Read more.
As the weather warms up in St Pete, cool down with a refreshing mojito poured over ice at Tryst. This local bar with a house DJ is a great perch for people-watching and to meet friends in the evening. Read more.
Excellent selection of produce, flowers and plenty of choices to jump-start your morning. Enjoy cafe con leche and butter-sauteed plantains from Havana Cafe's stall for a small desayuno cubano bite. Read more.
Enjoy air-conditioned travel from Pass-a-Grille to St Petersburg on the Central Ave Trolley with stops at Don CeSar. Check Google maps on your iPhone filtered for route times. Runs about every 30 min. Read more.