Jen And Charles's Guidebook
Food scene
La V
441 Central AveTasty Vietnamese food located right on Central Ave in downtown St Pete.
The best pizza in St Pete. Literally around the corner from us in the Publix shopping center.
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Tobys Original Little Italy Pizza
3523 49th St NThe best pizza in St Pete. Literally around the corner from us in the Publix shopping center.
Pin Wok&Bowl
445 Central AveGreat Thai food and sushi located in downtown St Pete
Dining right on the beach. We recommend the fish tacos and a margarita.
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Bongos Beach Bar & Grille
5250 Gulf BlvdDining right on the beach. We recommend the fish tacos and a margarita.
AMAZING views of downtown and the pier. Arrive early for sunset. Make reservations as it gets busy on the weekends.
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Pier Teaki
800 2nd Ave NEAMAZING views of downtown and the pier. Arrive early for sunset. Make reservations as it gets busy on the weekends.
Awesome brewery and atmosphere. A local favorite.
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Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NAwesome brewery and atmosphere. A local favorite.
Brick & Mortar
539 Central AveDelicious cuisine. Farm to table vibe.
Bandit Coffee Co.
2662 Central AveGreat coffee with a hip vibe!
Valhalla Bakery St Pete
2444 Central AveGreat local pastries and other yummy sweets.
Baum Ave Market
1113 Baum Ave NAn eclectic market with food stands and local shops.
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NThe best burger in town.
Great quality fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. A local favorite.
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Squeeze Juice Works
18 22nd St SGreat quality fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. A local favorite.
Great mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Located right in downtown. Be sure to go to the rooftop for a yummy cocktail too.
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Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SGreat mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Located right in downtown. Be sure to go to the rooftop for a yummy cocktail too.
The food here is absolutely incredible! Hurry to make a reservation as they are usually booked up 2-3 weeks in advance.
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The Urban Stillhouse
2232 5th Ave SThe food here is absolutely incredible! Hurry to make a reservation as they are usually booked up 2-3 weeks in advance.
Beans & Barlour
407 Central AveBoozy ice cream and sweets to die for!
Gluten free and vegan coffee shop/restaurant. Super cute vibe. Locals love it!
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Craft Kafe
6653 Central AveGluten free and vegan coffee shop/restaurant. Super cute vibe. Locals love it!
Delicious Greek/Lebanese/Mediterranean food!! The bakery is amazing too!
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Baba Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe
2701 Central AveDelicious Greek/Lebanese/Mediterranean food!! The bakery is amazing too!
Great place for a delicious cocktail & light meal with an incredible view of the water and the pier. Go early to grab a table for sunset.
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The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NEGreat place for a delicious cocktail & light meal with an incredible view of the water and the pier. Go early to grab a table for sunset.
Great local coffee shop with outdoor seating in a lovely courtyard.
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Black Crow Coffee Co Grand Central Dist
2157 1st Ave SGreat local coffee shop with outdoor seating in a lovely courtyard.
Hands down the best breakfast in town. Non-pretentious and laid back vibe. Go early if possible, it gets crowded on the weekends.
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Trip's Diner
2339 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NHands down the best breakfast in town. Non-pretentious and laid back vibe. Go early if possible, it gets crowded on the weekends.
Great happy hour/brunch spot. Tons of delicious cocktails with a decent food selection.
Whiskey Exchange
540 Central AvenueGreat happy hour/brunch spot. Tons of delicious cocktails with a decent food selection.
Best seafood option. Located on beach blvd in St Pete beach.
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Snapper's Sea Grill
5895 Gulf BlvdBest seafood option. Located on beach blvd in St Pete beach.
This is a great brunch spot serving delicious breakfast bowls. They also have a great lunch/dinner menu. If possible, try to go for taco Tuesdays for $2.00 tacos.
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Ciccio Cali St. Pete
190 37th Ave NThis is a great brunch spot serving delicious breakfast bowls. They also have a great lunch/dinner menu. If possible, try to go for taco Tuesdays for $2.00 tacos.
Rooftop lounge located at Hotel Zamora right on St Pete beach. It’s one of our favorite spots to grab a delicious cocktail and a bite to eat while
watching a sunset.
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360 Rooftop
3701 Gulf BlvdRooftop lounge located at Hotel Zamora right on St Pete beach. It’s one of our favorite spots to grab a delicious cocktail and a bite to eat while
watching a sunset.
Excellent Greek and Mediterranean food w/ outdoor patio options and a super cute bar.
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Baba Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe
2701 Central AveExcellent Greek and Mediterranean food w/ outdoor patio options and a super cute bar.
Don't feel like going out? Feel like ordering delivery and staying in? Doormet offers high quality food for delivery. Check out their menu for monthly specials.
Doormet: Gourmet Cafe, Delivery & Catering
681 Central AveDon't feel like going out? Feel like ordering delivery and staying in? Doormet offers high quality food for delivery. Check out their menu for monthly specials.
Yummy Asian street food. Fun atmosphere w/ outdoor seating options.
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1235 Central AveYummy Asian street food. Fun atmosphere w/ outdoor seating options.
Local Kava and Kratom bar with outdoor patio seating. Full of locals sipping on Kava and coffee/tea drinks.
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Grassroots Kava House
957 Central AveLocal Kava and Kratom bar with outdoor patio seating. Full of locals sipping on Kava and coffee/tea drinks.
Very impressive wine and cheese selection. Try to go early for happy hour for $4.50 wine and appetizers.
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Bacchus Wine Bistro
124 2nd Ave NEVery impressive wine and cheese selection. Try to go early for happy hour for $4.50 wine and appetizers.
Sila Thai is located literally right around the corner. If you don't feel like driving far and are looking for some yummy Thai food this is the spot!
Sila Thai Restaurant
3828 49th St NSila Thai is located literally right around the corner. If you don't feel like driving far and are looking for some yummy Thai food this is the spot!
Great vegan restaurant with outdoor seating options. This place will make you not miss eating meat at all!
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The Cider Press Cafe
3118 Central AveGreat vegan restaurant with outdoor seating options. This place will make you not miss eating meat at all!
Cute art deco inspired coffee shop right in downtown. Only 1 block north of Beach drive.
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Paradeco Coffee Roasters
111 2nd Ave NECute art deco inspired coffee shop right in downtown. Only 1 block north of Beach drive.
Quick healthy bowls if you're looking for something flavorful, healthy and fast.
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Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveQuick healthy bowls if you're looking for something flavorful, healthy and fast.
Sightseeing
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEFort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkVinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NEAmazing beach views on the 11th floor of Grand Plaza hotel. Go early for sunset and order a rum runner!
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Level 11 Rooftop
5250 Gulf BlvdAmazing beach views on the 11th floor of Grand Plaza hotel. Go early for sunset and order a rum runner!
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdAbout a 20 minute drive. Beautiful botanical gardens.
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Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton RdAbout a 20 minute drive. Beautiful botanical gardens.
Farmers Market St Petersburg
3223 62nd Ave NSaturday mornings. The best Farmers market on the east coast.
Check out St. Pete beach and Treasure Island beaches for white sand and crystal clear water (not on a windy day).
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St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdCheck out St. Pete beach and Treasure Island beaches for white sand and crystal clear water (not on a windy day).
Fort DeSoto State Park has some of the nicest and (most of the time) secluded beaches. This park has miles of trails and is a great place to rent kayaks/paddleboards and spend the day on the water.
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Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthFort DeSoto State Park has some of the nicest and (most of the time) secluded beaches. This park has miles of trails and is a great place to rent kayaks/paddleboards and spend the day on the water.
Madeira Beach is fantastic! It's quite touristy full of shops and restaurants. Go early to beat the crowds.
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Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach is fantastic! It's quite touristy full of shops and restaurants. Go early to beat the crowds.
Clearwater Beach is about 30 mins North of us. It's such a fun (and crowded) beach. There are tons of hotels and restaurants on the beach. We recommend Frenchy's or Jimmy's Rooftop restaurant. Clearwater Beach is beautiful and a great place to people watch. Expect traffic going over the causeway on the weekends.
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I-Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveClearwater Beach is about 30 mins North of us. It's such a fun (and crowded) beach. There are tons of hotels and restaurants on the beach. We recommend Frenchy's or Jimmy's Rooftop restaurant. Clearwater Beach is beautiful and a great place to people watch. Expect traffic going over the causeway on the weekends.
Neighborhoods
Take a stroll through one of of most beautiful & historic neighborhoods in St Pete!
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Historic Old Northeast
Take a stroll through one of of most beautiful & historic neighborhoods in St Pete!
Take a stroll along the trail on the water and pass by some of the most stunning (and expensive) homes in St Pete.
Coffee Pot Boulevard Northeast
Coffee Pot Boulevard NortheastTake a stroll along the trail on the water and pass by some of the most stunning (and expensive) homes in St Pete.
A great neighborhood full of local art galleries and locally owned restaurants. This neighborhood has the old Florida charm for sure.
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Gulfport
A great neighborhood full of local art galleries and locally owned restaurants. This neighborhood has the old Florida charm for sure.
Yoga/Fitness
A great yoga studio offering several classes daily.
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The Body Electric Yoga Company
3015 7th St NA great yoga studio offering several classes daily.
SukhaLife Yoga Studio
2612 Central AveMusic scene
Hideaway is a small, cozy local music venue. Check their website for events/shows.
Hideaway Cafe
1756 Central AveLargest outdoor music venue in downtown St Pete. Best place to see live music outdoors.
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Jannus Live
200 1st Ave NLargest outdoor music venue in downtown St Pete. Best place to see live music outdoors.
Shopping
Tombolo Books
2153 1st Ave SGreat local cute book shop.
MISRED Outfitters
615 Central AveSuper cute clothing and locally made jewelry.
Super cute locally owned plant shop with a great selection of plants and greenery and other gift items.
Wild Roots
1949 1st Ave SSuper cute locally owned plant shop with a great selection of plants and greenery and other gift items.
A really great locally owned gift shop full of bohemian art, clothing and naturally made skincare items.
Bohemian Rêves
1620 Central AveA really great locally owned gift shop full of bohemian art, clothing and naturally made skincare items.
The perfect place to buy locally made souvenirs and other cute items that represent St Pete.
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
645 Central AveThe perfect place to buy locally made souvenirs and other cute items that represent St Pete.
The St. Pete Store is FULL of all things St. Pete! You'll find tons of local guides and maps along w/ cute locally made souvenirs.
The St. Pete Store and Visitor Center
100 2nd Ave NThe St. Pete Store is FULL of all things St. Pete! You'll find tons of local guides and maps along w/ cute locally made souvenirs.
Museums/Art
The Dali museum is a MUST visit while in St Pete!!! You will Thank us later. =)
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe Dali museum is a MUST visit while in St Pete!!! You will Thank us later. =)
The Chihuly collection museum is quite impressive. People travel from all over to see the collection.
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Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueThe Chihuly collection museum is quite impressive. People travel from all over to see the collection.
The Museum of Fine Arts is incredible. Located right on Beach drive you won't be disappointed.
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Iziko Lomzantsi Wemveliso
255 Beach Dr NEThe Museum of Fine Arts is incredible. Located right on Beach drive you won't be disappointed.
Imagine Museum
1901 Central AveImagine Museum is super cool! You have to check it out. =
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum is a must visit!
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Dr.Carter G. Woodson Museum
2240 9th Ave SDr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum is a must visit!