Maria's Guidebook
beaches, attractions
Beautiful landscapes, amusement park rides, lots of animals to see and learn about. restaurants, shops, shows and special events
2168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBeautiful landscapes, amusement park rides, lots of animals to see and learn about. restaurants, shops, shows and special events
Isla de la Aventura
10001 McKinley DrWell kept, natural, animal habitats. Beautiful landscaping, shows and interactions. See them on TV. "Secrets of the Zoo" as Zoo Tampa. A behind the scenesl look at how the staff care for the animals.
903 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ZooTampa en Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveWell kept, natural, animal habitats. Beautiful landscaping, shows and interactions. See them on TV. "Secrets of the Zoo" as Zoo Tampa. A behind the scenesl look at how the staff care for the animals.
Shops and restaurants along the river area in Tampa. Great during the day or evening for walking .
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison StShops and restaurants along the river area in Tampa. Great during the day or evening for walking .
Nice, quiet, small town, with beautiful views of the bay, unique shops and restaurants.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safety Harbor
500 Main StNice, quiet, small town, with beautiful views of the bay, unique shops and restaurants.
Historic town where the Greek settlers established. Lots of shops and awesome greek food.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdHistoric town where the Greek settlers established. Lots of shops and awesome greek food.
Very close to the cottage. Watch the horses, live or simulcast, Enjoy a nice meal in the upstairs dining club or try your luck at some cards.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tampa Bay Downs
11225 Race Track RdVery close to the cottage. Watch the horses, live or simulcast, Enjoy a nice meal in the upstairs dining club or try your luck at some cards.
Great for kids and adults to learn and be fascinated.
310 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
4801 E Fowler AveGreat for kids and adults to learn and be fascinated.
Visit this historic district where Cuban settlers first called florida home. plenty of food, shops and entertainment.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ybor City Historic District
Visit this historic district where Cuban settlers first called florida home. plenty of food, shops and entertainment.
Great place in St. Petersburg to view fabulous art work
1381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Dalí (Museo Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdGreat place in St. Petersburg to view fabulous art work
Visit the bay side of St. Petersburg. Plenty of food, shops and entertainment
465 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEVisit the bay side of St. Petersburg. Plenty of food, shops and entertainment
El Acuario de Florida
701 Channelside DrGreat for the whole family
Great for Kayaking. All sorts of small craft rentals. Tiki bar. Not a large sandy beach, but you can park next to the water, set up your umbrella and chairs, watch the wildlife, walk on the beach (shoes required can have little rocks). and it's free!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dunedin Causeway
Causeway BoulevardGreat for Kayaking. All sorts of small craft rentals. Tiki bar. Not a large sandy beach, but you can park next to the water, set up your umbrella and chairs, watch the wildlife, walk on the beach (shoes required can have little rocks). and it's free!
High & Dry Grill
61 Causeway BlvdOn Dunedin causeway
Gorgeous secluded beach, just 25 minutes away. You can borrow our kayaks and paddle along the shore. Guaranteed to see dolphins and may encounter manatees and other marine life. We will transport the kayaks, for a small fee, or rent kayaks on site.
459 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de la Isla de Luna de Miel
1 Causeway BlvdGorgeous secluded beach, just 25 minutes away. You can borrow our kayaks and paddle along the shore. Guaranteed to see dolphins and may encounter manatees and other marine life. We will transport the kayaks, for a small fee, or rent kayaks on site.
Caladesi Island State Park
An island only accessible by ferry from Honeymoon island.
Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset Draward winning beach with clean, calm water to swim in, plenty of attractions, activities, shops and great restaurants. A large pier to walk and fish from.
1870 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Driveaward winning beach with clean, calm water to swim in, plenty of attractions, activities, shops and great restaurants. A large pier to walk and fish from.
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdGorgeous beach. Plenty to see and do
Food Scene
Pick up your groceries, right around the corner from the cottage.
fast, clean; great selection and right around the corner
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publix Super Market at North Bay Commerce Center
8975 Race Track Rdfast, clean; great selection and right around the corner
Publix Super Market
8701 W Hillsborough AveRight around the corner!
Right around the corner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cute little store inside too!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
13833 W Hillsborough AveRight around the corner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cute little store inside too!
Right aroundthe corner. Great food and drinks. outdoor seating too.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
1600 E 8th AveRight aroundthe corner. Great food and drinks. outdoor seating too.
Just up the street. upscale dinning. The table side Guacamole is awesome!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flamestone American Grill
10900 Tampa RdJust up the street. upscale dinning. The table side Guacamole is awesome!
Pacific Thai Cuisine & sushi
4058 Tampa RdJust up the street. Great for a change of pace.
Buffalo Wild Wings
4058 Tampa RdJust up the street. sports bar fun.
Aki Sushi
3970 Tampa RoadJust up the street. Small, cozy sushi and japanese cuisine
Cuban Breezes
13980 W Hillsborough AveJust across Hillsborough ave. Great cuban cuisine
Historic restaurant located in Ybor city Tampa. Dine and watch the show. Flamenco dancers.
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveHistoric restaurant located in Ybor city Tampa. Dine and watch the show. Flamenco dancers.
Moe's Southwest Grill
4011 Tampa Roadsports
Countryway Golf Club
11111 W Waters Avesemi private gold course
Westchase Golf Club
11602 Westchase Golf Drsemi private championship course.
Tampa Bay Pickleball
Very close to the cottage. Zipline over tress and lakes, right next to the bay.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
423 Lafayette BlvdVery close to the cottage. Zipline over tress and lakes, right next to the bay.
Oldsmar Disc Golf Course
1923 Cutty Bay Ctclose by and great exercise
Sightseeing
Just a few miles away, across Hillsborough ave. Great park and wildlife educational center right on the edge of the bay. Kayak rental available, or for a small fee we can help you launch ours, if we are available. Or take you on a guided tour.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upper Tampa Bay Park
Upper Tampa Bay ParkJust a few miles away, across Hillsborough ave. Great park and wildlife educational center right on the edge of the bay. Kayak rental available, or for a small fee we can help you launch ours, if we are available. Or take you on a guided tour.
Folly Farms Nature Preserve
1562 DR Martin Luther King JR Street NorthKapok Park
2950 Glen Oak Ave NPhilippe Park
2525 Philippe PkwyCypress Forest Spray Park
John Chesnut Senior Park
2200 E Lake Rd SHarbor Palms Nature Park
718 Lemonwood DrParque Wall Springs
3725 Desoto BlvdHarbor Palms Nature Park
718 Lemonwood Drshopping
Westfield Citrus Park Mall
Citrus Park Town Center
8021 Citrus Park DriveWestfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Hwy 19 NWestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaInternational Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore Blvd