Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing food, this chef will leave you drooling for more! Friday & Saturdays is a great time to come and listen to the New Orleans style big brass band.
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H'ours Creole Smokehouse
310 E Tarpon AveAmazing food, this chef will leave you drooling for more! Friday & Saturdays is a great time to come and listen to the New Orleans style big brass band.
Upscale atmosphere, amazing wine selections. Grab a glass of Pinot a charcuterie board & unwind after a day of sight seeing and shopping.
Wine Society
110 East Tarpon AvenueUpscale atmosphere, amazing wine selections. Grab a glass of Pinot a charcuterie board & unwind after a day of sight seeing and shopping.
Best Local Bar in downtown Tarpon. Come watch a game on Sunday and enjoy some real home cooking. There is sure to be a crowd!
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Johnny's Taphouse and Grill
224 East Tarpon AvenueBest Local Bar in downtown Tarpon. Come watch a game on Sunday and enjoy some real home cooking. There is sure to be a crowd!
Back Draughts Pizza
101 East Tarpon AvenueGourmet Pizzas and the best brews on tap!
Enjoy lunch overlooking the water in Historic Downtown Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Great greek food and service. Don't forget to ask you to feed the catfish, ask a server!
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Dimitri's on the Water
690 Dodecanese BlvdEnjoy lunch overlooking the water in Historic Downtown Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Great greek food and service. Don't forget to ask you to feed the catfish, ask a server!
The most authentic Mexican food in Florida! Its a family owned little place and its where all the locals go. Note: there is not alot of seating, recommended to Uber eats or call in a to go order. You won't be dissappointed.
Don Taco Mexican Restaurant
672 E Tarpon AveThe most authentic Mexican food in Florida! Its a family owned little place and its where all the locals go. Note: there is not alot of seating, recommended to Uber eats or call in a to go order. You won't be dissappointed.
Try some inexpensive and authentic greek cuisine. This local hang out is always packed.
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Mr Souvlaki
802 N Pinellas AveTry some inexpensive and authentic greek cuisine. This local hang out is always packed.
Bayou Bistro
607 Island DriveBest Local fish shack on the water. Cheap and good!
Water front 2 story amazing views, great place to kick back with friends and a cold beer.
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Captain Jacks Waterfront Bar and Grille
21 Oscar Hill RdWater front 2 story amazing views, great place to kick back with friends and a cold beer.
In the mood for some Italian after all that Greek food? This is the spot in Tarpon!
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Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro
17 N Safford AveIn the mood for some Italian after all that Greek food? This is the spot in Tarpon!
Don't go to Clearwater beach without stopping at Famous Frenchy's for some She Crab Soup.
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StDon't go to Clearwater beach without stopping at Famous Frenchy's for some She Crab Soup.
Great food on Lake Tarpon, watch the wildlife and you will be sure to catch a glimpse of some Florida Gators.
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Tarpon Turtle Grill & Marina
1513 Lake Tarpon AveGreat food on Lake Tarpon, watch the wildlife and you will be sure to catch a glimpse of some Florida Gators.
Orange Cycle Creamery
212 E Tarpon AveToula's Trailside Cafe
11 S Safford AveUrban Grounds
Sponge City Brewing
Pilot House Restaurant and Lounge
14 Gallo RdUrban Grounds
Tarpon Tavern
21 N Safford AveSightseeing
Approximately 7 mins drive to this amazing Natural park and beautiful beach. Relax and unwind, perhaps catch a glimpse of some local kit surfers. Rent a paddle board or a 3 wheels trike that rides on the water. Pack a lunch and some drinks, this natural park does not allow restaurants (alcohol is not permitted on the beach and closes at sunset).
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Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrApproximately 7 mins drive to this amazing Natural park and beautiful beach. Relax and unwind, perhaps catch a glimpse of some local kit surfers. Rent a paddle board or a 3 wheels trike that rides on the water. Pack a lunch and some drinks, this natural park does not allow restaurants (alcohol is not permitted on the beach and closes at sunset).
This beach is best known for the sunsets, hence the name. You must see for yourself!
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Isibhede saseNtshona
1800 Gulf RdThis beach is best known for the sunsets, hence the name. You must see for yourself!
A must see while in Tarpon Springs! Take a day, schedule a boat tour, shop, eat & enjoy the local greek culture.
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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdA must see while in Tarpon Springs! Take a day, schedule a boat tour, shop, eat & enjoy the local greek culture.
This is a highly recommended experience. Make sure to check the Trolleys schedule online and make a day of sightseeing. Get a day pass for $5 (Currently Free due to Covid19). Explore the coastline, and visit all of our amazing little towns along the way. Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Ozona, Honeymoon Island & Famous Clearwater Beach. Your sure to catch amazing sunsets on your ride home!
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Clearwater Jolley Trolley
410 N Myrtle AveThis is a highly recommended experience. Make sure to check the Trolleys schedule online and make a day of sightseeing. Get a day pass for $5 (Currently Free due to Covid19). Explore the coastline, and visit all of our amazing little towns along the way. Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Ozona, Honeymoon Island & Famous Clearwater Beach. Your sure to catch amazing sunsets on your ride home!
You can travel by car or Jolley Trolley. Rent a kayak or just relax on the beach and watch the boats pass by.
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Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdYou can travel by car or Jolley Trolley. Rent a kayak or just relax on the beach and watch the boats pass by.
Things to do
AMC CLASSIC Palm Harbor 10
37912 US Hwy 19 NiMaxx Theatre
Show the kids what video games used to be like @ Replay Museum, its a definite must see while strolling through downtown Tarpon Ave. shopping.
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I-Museum ye-Replay Amusement
119 E Tarpon AveShow the kids what video games used to be like @ Replay Museum, its a definite must see while strolling through downtown Tarpon Ave. shopping.
Zoological garden is home to over 100 animals from chimpanzees, lemurs to snakes and parrots. Hint: get a sneak peak by renting a bike @ Tarpon Tom's and take the Pinellas Trail South. You are sure to catch a glimpse of some animals.
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I-Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc., Palm Harbor, Florida, eMingcwabeni
4600 US-19 ALTZoological garden is home to over 100 animals from chimpanzees, lemurs to snakes and parrots. Hint: get a sneak peak by renting a bike @ Tarpon Tom's and take the Pinellas Trail South. You are sure to catch a glimpse of some animals.
Want to do some local sight seeing and get some exercise? Rent a bike from Tarpon Tom's, he's a local too! Tell him I sent you...
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Tarpon Tom's Outdoor Adventure Gear
532 S Pinellas AveWant to do some local sight seeing and get some exercise? Rent a bike from Tarpon Tom's, he's a local too! Tell him I sent you...
Fun, educational & beautiful tour. Catch some fish and cook 'em up at home. Live the Florida lifestyle
Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
1029 Baillies Bluff RoadFun, educational & beautiful tour. Catch some fish and cook 'em up at home. Live the Florida lifestyle
Just moved to a brand new location. Even better than before. See the sharks, pet the stingrays learn about our amazing local aquatic life.
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I-Aquarium yeTarpon Springs
1722 North Pinellas AvenueJust moved to a brand new location. Even better than before. See the sharks, pet the stingrays learn about our amazing local aquatic life.
Kiddos want to cool off, check out our LITTLE local splash park.
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Tarpon Springs Splash Park
508 Live Oak StKiddos want to cool off, check out our LITTLE local splash park.
Make a day out of shopping, restaurants, breweries and amazing seafood around every corner. This quaint little town is buzzing with tourists from around the world.
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I-Market yaseDunedin Downtown
420 Main StMake a day out of shopping, restaurants, breweries and amazing seafood around every corner. This quaint little town is buzzing with tourists from around the world.
Want to get some exercise, bike, roller blade, run? Rent a bike from Tarpon Tom's and get going!!!
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Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
Fred Marquis Pinellas TrailWant to get some exercise, bike, roller blade, run? Rent a bike from Tarpon Tom's and get going!!!
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr45 mins away... enjoy
IZooTampa eLowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveIsiqithi saseMbonisweni
10001 McKinley DrTampa Pirate Ship - Lost Pearl
333 S Franklin StIziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
4801 E Fowler AveRiver Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison St
Gulfstar Fishing
607 Island DriveStumpy's Hatchet House-Tarpon Springs-Axe Throwing
A. L. Anderson Park
39699 US Hwy 19 NBreweries
5 Branches Brewing
131 Hibiscus StreetInto beers you've come to the right town!
Two Frogs Brewing Company
151 E Tarpon AveInto beers you've come to the right town!
This local brewery was once an old farm house, with live music on the weekends right off the Pinellas Trail.
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Brighter Days Brewing Company
311 N Safford AveThis local brewery was once an old farm house, with live music on the weekends right off the Pinellas Trail.
Sponge City Brewing
Tarpon Springs Distillery
605 N Pinellas AveTwisted Orange Craft Cocktail Lounge
Tarpon Taphouse
Beaches
Rated #1 Beach in the US on Trip Advisor.
Laid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddle boarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors
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Clearwater
Rated #1 Beach in the US on Trip Advisor.
Laid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddle boarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors
Take a stroll and watch the sunset, Kayak Rentals available.
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Dunedin Causeway
Causeway BoulevardTake a stroll and watch the sunset, Kayak Rentals available.
This natural park is a LOCAL FAVORITE. Personally my kids grew up on this beach. There is a nominal entry fee.
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Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdThis natural park is a LOCAL FAVORITE. Personally my kids grew up on this beach. There is a nominal entry fee.
Caladesi Island
Local Beach, with a fishing peer and a Live Oak Park. Great place to catch a sunset.
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Crystal Beach
Local Beach, with a fishing peer and a Live Oak Park. Great place to catch a sunset.
Isibhede saseNtshona
1800 Gulf RdThe name says it all...
Approximately 7 mins drive to this amazing Natural park and beautiful beach. Relax and unwind, perhaps catch a glimpse of some local kit surfers. Rent a paddle board or a 3 wheels trike that rides on the water. Pack a lunch and some drinks, this natural park does not allow restaurants (alcohol is not permitted on the beach and closes at sunset).
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Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrApproximately 7 mins drive to this amazing Natural park and beautiful beach. Relax and unwind, perhaps catch a glimpse of some local kit surfers. Rent a paddle board or a 3 wheels trike that rides on the water. Pack a lunch and some drinks, this natural park does not allow restaurants (alcohol is not permitted on the beach and closes at sunset).
Shopping
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Hwy 19 NMake a day of shopping
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdShop til you drop in this high end mall
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The best ways to get around Tarpon
Car, The Trolley Trolley or rent a bike
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Local Events
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