Folks who enjoy long walks on the beach can journey south to the rock jetty on Pass-A-Grille, or north to the Don CeSar. (The Short List: Top 5 beaches.) Read more.
It takes an hour and a half to make a complete lap, time for some reflection on how lucky we are to have these kinds of views. The Short List: one of our top 5 best restaurants to watch the sunset. Read more.
Built in 1939, the theater showcases independent films and theme nights. The Short List: one of our top 5 best local movie theatres. Read more.
Live music, seafood, cocktails — what more do you want? How about gorgeous sunsets viewed from picnic tables spilling out onto the beach? (The Short List: Top 5 restaurants to watch the sun set.) Read more.
A great beach with campgrounds, picnic areas, bike trails, boat ramps and fishing piers. (The Short List: Top 5 beaches.) Read more.
Dogs can bark obnoxiously and frolic playfully in their own little water world a few steps from one of the nation's top-rated beaches. (The Short List: Top 5 dog parks.) Read more.
Home of the giant biscotti, this small cafe features an outdoor patio where you can sip locally brewed coffee or dig into one of their homemade desserts. (The Short List: Top 5 coffeehouses.) Read more.
Sunken Gardens is a paradise featuring lush plants and cascading waterfalls tucked away near downtown St. Petersburg. The Short List: one of our top 5 attractions you've probably never visited. Read more.
Views from this 500-acre park are breathtaking, especially at sunset, one of the reasons Caladesi regularly shows up on Dr. Beach's list of top 10 U.S. beaches. (The Short List: Top 5 beaches.) Read more.
Leashes are required, so this is the ideal spot to bring Fido to the beach if you prefer to avoid the mayhem of packs of strange dogs running wild along the water. (The Short List: Top 5 dog parks.) Read more.
Give in to nostalgia at this old-school theater that's been in Tampa for 50 years. This four-screen drive-in shows movies at bargain rates. The Short List: one of our top 5 best local movie theatres. Read more.
If you like bowling, try rolling a few games underneath some strobe lights while loud music blares from the speakers. The Short List: one of our top 5 fun places to go on a first date. Read more.
The spring-fed water park includes waterslides, a lazy river and a diving platform. The park also has shaded picnic areas. The Short List: one of our top 5 attractions you've probably never visited. Read more.
