Sandy's Favorite Local Spots
Local Restaurant Favorites
Great local spot. My husband love walking over after sunset, sit at the bar, and order a burger and the cauliflower appetizer to share!
13 locals recommend
Grace Restaurant
120 8th AveGreat local spot. My husband love walking over after sunset, sit at the bar, and order a burger and the cauliflower appetizer to share!
We love this joint for fresh seafood and dive restaurant feel. Been around for years!
23 locals recommend
Billy’s Stone Crab
1 Collany RdWe love this joint for fresh seafood and dive restaurant feel. Been around for years!
Local fare within walking distance! Make sure you ask the people behind the counter about ringing the bell at sunset in advance. Great breakfast and lunch menu. Also, generally a small market and band on Saturdays in season.
Quite the treat!
45 locals recommend
Paradise Grille
900 Gulf WayLocal fare within walking distance! Make sure you ask the people behind the counter about ringing the bell at sunset in advance. Great breakfast and lunch menu. Also, generally a small market and band on Saturdays in season.
Quite the treat!
Shrimpys Blues Bistro
9524 Blind Pass RdGreat food and live entertainment
The Wooden Rooster
104 2nd Ave NEWalking distance for groceries and some of the deli sandwiches around. Call ahead or go in for a local must!
21 locals recommend
Shaner's Land & Sea Market
2000 Pass a Grille WayWalking distance for groceries and some of the deli sandwiches around. Call ahead or go in for a local must!
Hotel Zamora
3701 Gulf BlvdRooftop sunset bar
Take a right outside of our place and walk to the big pink hotel for cocktails or a wonderful meal at the Rowe for sunset. Also, book spa appointments way in advance for extra pampering!
112 locals recommend
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf BlvdTake a right outside of our place and walk to the big pink hotel for cocktails or a wonderful meal at the Rowe for sunset. Also, book spa appointments way in advance for extra pampering!
Super food and sunset to die for. Walking or biking distance from cottage.
43 locals recommend
Woody's Waterfront
7308 Sunset WaySuper food and sunset to die for. Walking or biking distance from cottage.
Sea Horse
800 Pass a Grille WayWalk here for a great breakfast and Bloody Mary!
Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveSushi Rock Grill
5901 Sun BoulevardBest sushi delivered right to you! (Or enjoy their dining room!)
Boutique and Gift Shopping
Funky and quaint boutiques
Dody Beach Boutique
107 8th AveBamboozal
105 8th AveGreat place for shopping!
What an institution! Galene has some amazing treasures here. But you have to be willing to take your time and browse!
Galene's Paradise
808 Pass a Grille WayWhat an institution! Galene has some amazing treasures here. But you have to be willing to take your time and browse!
Music Venues
Jannus Live
200 1st Ave NRingside Cafe
350 2nd St NGreat nibbles and people watching on weekends (if you are into those things)!
47 locals recommend
Tryst Gastro Lounge
240 Beach Dr NEGreat nibbles and people watching on weekends (if you are into those things)!
Daddy Kool Records
2606 Fairfield Ave SVintage music scene.
Health and Wellness
My favorite acupuncturist work here. Book in advance if possible!
Bio hacking studio for cyrotherapy, red light, infrared sauna, IV drips, and compression therapy. Tell them Santa and John sent you!
Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy
1700 4th St NBio hacking studio for cyrotherapy, red light, infrared sauna, IV drips, and compression therapy. Tell them Santa and John sent you!
Sightseeing
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NLocal gem
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdChihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueClearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageMuseum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEChihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueJames Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
150 Central AveFlorida Holocaust Museum
55 5th St SVinoy Park
701 Bayshore Drive NortheastFort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkSt Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
559 Mirror Lake Dr NNeighborhoods
Central Arts District
Food scene
Berkeley Beach Club
109 8th AveThe views and menu are simply magnificent!