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Things to Do
The West Coast Florida area is filled with great places to eat, shop and explore to your heart’s content. We offer you a variety of listings here to help you start your exporations.
Restaurants
There are many restaurants, lounges and bars for you to visit while staying in your condo. Here is a list we have started for you.
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH & INDIAN SHORES BEACH
Bay 1 Ice Cream Parlor, 19713 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach Indian Rocks/Indian Shores phone 727-595-2291
Crabby Bills – 401 Gulf Blvd. The Loder family started Captain Bill’s back in 1975 and let me tell you this is the most hoppin place on IRB!
Guppy’s on the Beach 1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, 727-593-2032. Fresh seafood, a laid-back vibe, moderate prices (especially at lunchtime) and the industry cred of owner Eugen Fuhrmann (founder of The Lobster Pot and Mystic Fish) means Guppy’s is the most popular — and packed — place on the beach.
JD’s Restaurant & Bar – 125 Gulf Blvd. JD’s has been family owned and operated since 1985. Friendly, family atmosphere as well as live entertainment . at our piano bar and on the back patio, you can be assured that our food won’t be the only thing you’ll be talking about after you leave.
Jimmy Guana – 401 2nd St When you see the wahoo and iguana (natch) signs, you’ll know you’re in the right place. Enjoy a sunset and fresh seafood.
Keeans Seafood Grille – 1519 Gulf Blvd. You know a great seafood house by its patrons (in line) and its suppliers (docked not far away). Fresh local fish, charcoaled octopus, gumbo & ceviche
Los Mexicanos – 301 Gulf Blvd. Thursday and Sunday Margaritas 2 x 1. Mariachis Every Saturday 6:PM to 10:00 PM
Pub Waterfront Restaurant – 20025 Gulf Blvd. The kitchen stays open until midnight. It’s one of the few places on the beach to get a good late-night bite and a popular local’s hangout.
Red Lion Pub – 1407 Gulf Blvd. It’s an awesomely funky British pub on Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach. A red English telephone booth marks the spot.
Salt Rock Grill 19325 Gulf Blvd. This gorgeously designed collaboration between Frank Chivas and Tom Pritchard is renowned for its straight-ahead grill cookery, fresh seafood, raw bar and has an extensive wine list
Slyce Pizza Bar – 311 Gulf Blvd. “Hip” is the word that comes first to mind at Slyce, part sports bar, part night club.
Pajanos Pizza & Subs
Villa Gallance
Stefano’s
TJ’s Italian Cafe
Sandbar – Indian Rocks Beach
Kooky Coconut
PJ’s Oyster Bar
Sweet IRB Baker and Coffee Shop
The Put Waterfront Restaurant
Original Pizza and Restaurant
CLEARWATER BEACH
Backwater’s – 1261 Gulf Blvd. # 130, Sand Key – A casual, yet upscale evening to remember with expertly prepared steaks, seafood and pasta. Waterfront dining and nightly entertainment
Beach Bar – 454 Mandalay Ave. – Typical hole in the wall beach bar. Live music Thursday-Saturday. Ladies night is Wednesday. Pool & Darts.
Beach Shanty Cafe – 397 Mandalay Ave. & 305 Coronado Dr. Home of the $2.99 breakfast.
Bobby’s Bistro & Wine Bar – 447 Mandalay Ave. – Hip spin-off of the landmark Heilman’s Beachcomber serves contemporary food and a world-class wine list in cozy style.
Brown Boxer Pub & Grille – 483 Mandalay Ave. – Great open air sports bar! Cheap drinks for happy hour and american bar food. Live music after 10pm, and it stays open late till 3AM.
Calypso Queen – Docked in the Clearwater Beach Marina, Calypso Queen Tropical Fun On The Water lunch and diner cruise and disco.
Captain’s Pizza – 462 Mandalay Ave. Great place to stop for a late night slice
Caretta on the Gulf – 500 Mandalay Ave., Sandpearl Resort Unbelievable views and Seasonally inspired cuisine is at the heart of Sandpearl Resorts signature dining experience.
Cesare’s On the Beach – 794 S Gulfview Blvd. Real Italian food like mama makes! Family and friends, gathering around to enjoy each others company
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe – 490 Mandalay Ave. Serves great breakfasts with an unscale twist,lunch and diner too. Awesome happy hour and fun wino Wednesdays.
Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro – 483 Mandalay Ave. Unique wine bar, bistro & retail wine shop serving more than 40 wines by the glass, 15 bottled beers and an eclectic menu of gourmet cheeses, pasta, tapas, sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks & homemade desserts.
Columbia Restaurant Sand Key 1241 Gulf Blvd. Whether you choose a table looking out onto the radiant blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway from our outdoor deck on the water, you can enjoy the cuisine that has consistently been voted Tampa Bay’s Favorite.
Cooters Raw Bar & Restaurant – 423 Poinsettia Ave. Cooter’s is so similar to a Key West hangout that it hurts. Fresh seafood, locals and tourist gather to have fun times and good eats in this no frill spot.
Crabby Bill’s – 57 Causeway Blvd. Live music and great happy hours daily. Seafood, salads, pasta, sandwiches and a kids’ menu are offered here.
Crabby Bill’s (Beachwalk) – 333 S Gulfview Blvd. Sit rooftop to watch the sunset. Enjoy happy hour daily till 7pm. Seafood, salads, pasta, sandwiches and a kids’ menu are offered here.
Frenchy’s Cafe – 41 Baymont St There are four — count ’em, four — casual Frenchy’s locations crowding the Clearwater Beach landscape, each a little different but all fueled by their own seafood specialties.
Frenchy’s Rockaway – 7 Rockaway St She-crab soup, stone crab and gruoper sandwiches, need I say more… (Insert Homer drool here.) It’s Frenchy’s, so you know the good eats and the sunsets are amazing from the deck.
Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe – 419 Poinsettia Ave. A hole-in-the-wall favorites on Clearwater Beach serves up seafood fresh from the boat at bargain prices. Served with cold beer and good humor.
Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe – 351 S Gulfview Blvd. Sit endside and jam to the music or on the patio and people watch. But whatever you do, you must have a grouper sandwich!
Heilman’s Beachcomber – 447 Mandalay Ave. Only the freshest seafood and meats are prepared and offered to guests. Piano bar.
Island Way Grill, 20 Island Way, Island Named one of the top 20 by Florida Trend Magazine. This place has it all for seafood lovers, with its fresh seafood, raw bar and sushi bar. Wood-fired grilled steaks and what a Sunday brunch!
Jimmy’s Fish House & Iguana Bar – 521 S Gulfview Blvd. A beach shack mentality melds with Key West’s Mallory Square in this spot located in a Holiday Inn Express
The Lobster Pot Bistro – 446 Mandalay Ave The flavor is upscale jazz restaurant with awesome live entertainment Thursday through Sunday, bringing in local jazz and blues with a mix of pop. Huge circular bar and the dance floor aims to please even the most discriminating of tastes. Fresh lobster, seafood and steaks.
Maggie Maes – 1261 Gulf Blvd. Country cooking at waterfront cafe. Many manatee sighting here. Cheap eats, most plates are $6-$8.
Palm Pavilion Grill & Bar – 10 Bay Esplanade Sits right on Clearwater Beach. An open air bar and restaurant featuring daily music acts and free sunsets. “Where the Locals Hang Out” It’s laid back and casual.
Post Corner Pizza – 431 S Gulfview Blvd. Casual family dining on Clearwater Beach, both inside and out. Great spot for pizza, Greek and Italian food or just burgers and fries.
Shephards Tiki Bar – 601 S Gulfview Blvd.
Shephard’s Waterfront Restaurant – 601 S Gulfview Blvd. Is known for it’s large buffet served daily and on Sunday’s for brunch.
REDINGTON SHORES – MADEIRA BEACH – JOHNS PASS
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co at Johns Pass – 185 Boardwalk Pl W, Madeira Beach. While the shrimp are tasty and Gump-obilia decor fun, the biggest draw is the boisterous, whoop-it-up shenanigans of the staff.
Conch Republic Grill – 16699 Gulf Blvd. You can’t miss this complex in Redington Beach, with its orange, red and purplish colors (yep, it reminds us of a Key West sunset …
Daquiri Deck – 14995 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach Daiquiri Deck is part sports bar, part beach bar, part neon-trimmed patio.
Friendly Tavern – 18121 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores Darts and one of the beach’s best karaoke nights on Tuesday
The Old Snack Shack – best beach and eats on Madeira
Frog Pond – 16909 Gulf Blvd., North Redington Beach This breakfast-heavy crowd pleaser is a must stop for vacationers, perhaps because they couldn’t eat frittatas, skillets and omelets this big at home.
DUNEDIN
Blur Night Club and Show Bar – 325 Main Street – Redefining the Night Club Experience since 2006. A different event every night.
Bon Appetit & Marina Cafe – 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin – A casual waterfront view restaurant featuring specialties.
Cafe Alfresco – 344 Main S – – Alfresco dining “Great Food with a Fresh Attitude in your neighborhood.”
Casa Tina Mexican – 369 Main St. – Be served by owners Javier & Tina Avila. Mole, pescados, tomatoes, cactus, papaya in a festive atmosphere.
Dunedin Brewery & Snug Pub -937 Douglas Ave. – Florida’s oldest microbrewery. Come by and enjoy our hand-crafted beer, food and live music.
Dunedin House of Beer – 927 Broadway – We are a Smoke-Free Beer Bar with 40 Taps and Hundreds of Bottles. Featuring the country’s finest handcrafted microbrews as well as select world imports.
Flanagan’s Irish – 465 Main St. – Serving lunch & dinner. Irish Music Wed-Sat
Iris’ Family Restaurant – 234 Douglas Ave – A Family-Style restaurant at its finest, real home cooking from scratch.
Kelly’s – 19 Main Street –
Rosie’s Tavern – 730 Broadway The local hang out where friends meet. Great import and craft beer selection with a focus on good wines. Pet friendly, wireless and non smoking.
Sea Sea Riders Restaurant – 221 Main St. – A taste of New Florida in an old Florida atmosphere.
Skip’s Bar & Grill – 371 Main St. – Close to everything and far from expensive
The Black Pearl – 315 Main St. – Intimate fine dining, romantic & quiet.
The Dunedin Smokehouse – 680 Main Street – Barbecue delights
The Living Room – 487 Main Street – An upscale yet relaxed restaurant and lounge serving an eclectic selection of beers, wines and full liquor bar featuring sensibly priced small plates.
Shopping
Our beach areas all feature special and unique areas to shop and bring home those special gifts to your family and friends.
Tampa International Mall
Countryside Mall
Largo Mall
Clearwater Mall
Antique Alley
Downtown Largo – Clearwater/Largo Rd. area
Pierce Street Market – twice a month under Clearwater Pass Bridge at the Marina, Coachman Park
Indian Shore Market – Sunday’s at Town Hall in Indian Shores
Downtown St. Pete Market – Central Ave
Largo Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
Attractions
Visit the many different area attractions while you are staying on the beaches. Many locations are close by and less than a half days drive.
DUNEDIN
Dunedin – downtown great shops and restaurants
2nd Friday – Wine and Walk
Safety Harbor – 3rd Friday’s
Blast Friday – Downtown Clearwater – 4th Friday’s December through May
LARGO
Movies Largo Central Park – Friday’s
CLEARWATER
Movies Pier 60 – Friday’s
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Capital Theater
ST. PETERSBURG
Museum of Fine Art
Museum of History
The Dali Museum
Florida Holocaust Museum
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
Florida International Museum
Science & Technology Education Innovation Center
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
TAMPA
Busch Gardens
Adventure Island
Manatee Viewing Center
ORLANDO
Water Activities
Our beaches and gulf waters are home to many different ways that you can enjoy this area. We have listed some of the main attractions in the area for you to explore.
Suncoast Water Sports
Mad Beach Boat Rentals
Fun Unlimited
Blind Pass Boat & JetSki Rental
Woody’s Watersports
Boating
Boat Storage
Clearwater Community Sailing Center – (727) 517-7776 – 1001 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767 -The average
cost is $45.00 per week-
Indian Rocks Beach Marina – located on the Intercoastal: 727 – 595 – 3592 Rates start at $30 a day depending on the size of the boat.
Pet Information
Pet Friendly Parks and Beaches:
Listing of Dog Friendly Beach Areas
Belleair Beach Causeway – Unfenced dog beach section of the Belleair Beach Causeway where dogs can play
Honeymoon Island State Park- located at #1 Causeway Boulevard in Dunedin. Dogs are allowed in designated
picnic and beach areas of the Park.
Ft. De Soto Paw Playground and Beach – 3500 Pinellas Bayway – Saint Petersburg, FL, US 33715 (727) 582-8867
Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve Dog Park – Located between 8th and 9th Avenues
Sand Key Park and Paw Playground – Located at 1060 Gulf Blvd.
Transportation
Getting Around town….
Jolly Trolly – Come ride the Jolley Trolley on Clearwater Beach 727-445-1200
Suncoast Trolly – Indian Rocks to St. Pete Beach
Free Rides – Offers Free rides in Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key, work for tips. 9am – 3am 7
days a week. call or text them at 727-424-5458.
Fun Ride Rentals – Rent Scooters, Rent Bicycles, Surrey Bike, Segway Rental 727-519-3008
Super Shuttle – Let SuperShuttle pick you up from your home, office, or hotel and take you to and from
Tampa Airport(TPA), St.Petersburg/Clearwater Airport(PIE),Sarasota Bradenton(SRQ), Port of Tampa Service
(PTP). Call:(727) 572-1111 or (800) 282-6817
Airports
Tampa International Airport (TIA) – about 30-45 minutes from most beachfront accommodations.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIA) – about 10-25 minutes from most beachfront accommoda-
tions.
Clearwater Airpark – located on Hercules Ave., Clearwater Home to many private aircraft and offers flight les-
sons for the adventurous.