Guidebook for Gulfport
Food Scene
Excellent fresh Mexican-inspired food and award-winning beer list, including house microbrews.
6 locals recommend
Peg's Cantina and Brew Pub
3038 Beach Blvd SExcellent fresh Mexican-inspired food and award-winning beer list, including house microbrews.
Wonderful authentic Italian fare in a beautiful garden setting or indoors in Italian-inspired decor. Lovely.
131 locals recommend
Pia's Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd SWonderful authentic Italian fare in a beautiful garden setting or indoors in Italian-inspired decor. Lovely.
Great Cuban and Caribbean specialties. Love the Cuban sandwiches.
13 locals recommend
Tangelo's Grille
Great Cuban and Caribbean specialties. Love the Cuban sandwiches.
Hands-down favorite in town for breakfast. Also deli-style sandwiches for lunch. Recently added: sushi, tempura and more Thur-Sat. nights. Delicious.
77 locals recommend
Stella's
2914 Beach Blvd SHands-down favorite in town for breakfast. Also deli-style sandwiches for lunch. Recently added: sushi, tempura and more Thur-Sat. nights. Delicious.
Inn, spa, two restaurants and a bar in a large, lovely historic structure in the heart of town. Fine dining at Six Tables; casual eating at Isabelle's; live entertainment most nights. Lovely.
11 locals recommend
Historic Peninsula Inn
2937 Beach Blvd SInn, spa, two restaurants and a bar in a large, lovely historic structure in the heart of town. Fine dining at Six Tables; casual eating at Isabelle's; live entertainment most nights. Lovely.
Coffee, tea & food. Great community-spirited space. Wi-fi. Great short menu of tasty bites & plates. Coffee & coffee drinks. Huge variety of teas to enjoy there or brew at home. Super friendly.
Java Nirvana Cafe
Coffee, tea & food. Great community-spirited space. Wi-fi. Great short menu of tasty bites & plates. Coffee & coffee drinks. Huge variety of teas to enjoy there or brew at home. Super friendly.
Super-popular waterfront restaurant and pub. Great view across from Williams Pier. Excellent food and atmosphere. Karaoke every night.
147 locals recommend
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
5405 Shore Blvd SSuper-popular waterfront restaurant and pub. Great view across from Williams Pier. Excellent food and atmosphere. Karaoke every night.
A longtime Gulfport favorite. Famous for crab cakes, corn chowder, and some nice comfort foods. In a charming, converted bungalow on Beach Blvd.
24 locals recommend
Backfin Blue Cafe
2913 Beach Blvd SA longtime Gulfport favorite. Famous for crab cakes, corn chowder, and some nice comfort foods. In a charming, converted bungalow on Beach Blvd.
Our favorite BBQ place in Tampa Bay is right here in Gulfport! Mouth-watering Texas-style smoked BBQ and delicious sides. Try their house-made pickles too.
16 locals recommend
Smokin' J's BBQ
5145 Gulfport Blvd SOur favorite BBQ place in Tampa Bay is right here in Gulfport! Mouth-watering Texas-style smoked BBQ and delicious sides. Try their house-made pickles too.
Healthy, fresh cuisine. Meat and seafood dishes are included, plus lots of veggie and vegan choices. Also lots of salads, hummus, desserts, entrees for take out. Lovely courtyard and live music.
15 locals recommend
Mangia Gourmet
2930 Beach Blvd SHealthy, fresh cuisine. Meat and seafood dishes are included, plus lots of veggie and vegan choices. Also lots of salads, hummus, desserts, entrees for take out. Lovely courtyard and live music.
Water view restaurant and bar. Greek specialties, plus seafood and American favorites. Good burgers. Live music. Friendly neighborhood hangout.
49 locals recommend
Neptune Grill
5501 Shore Blvd SWater view restaurant and bar. Greek specialties, plus seafood and American favorites. Good burgers. Live music. Friendly neighborhood hangout.
Waterview café located on the premises of Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn. Crepes, sandwiches, espresso drinks, beer/wine in cozy setting. Indoor or outdoor seating.
La Creperia Cafe - Gulfport
5701 Shore Blvd SWaterview café located on the premises of Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn. Crepes, sandwiches, espresso drinks, beer/wine in cozy setting. Indoor or outdoor seating.
Waterview restaurant and bar across from Gulfport Beach. Fun, casual atmosphere. Nice selection of entrees, sandwiches, salads, seafood.
23 locals recommend
Little Tommies Tiki
5519 Shore Blvd SWaterview restaurant and bar across from Gulfport Beach. Fun, casual atmosphere. Nice selection of entrees, sandwiches, salads, seafood.
Everything Else
Great kayaking, canoeing, and walking trails for nature-lovers and bird and marine wildlife watchers. Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Adjacent to scenic Gulfport Marina.
12 locals recommend
Clam Bayou
Great kayaking, canoeing, and walking trails for nature-lovers and bird and marine wildlife watchers. Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Adjacent to scenic Gulfport Marina.
One of the best Senior Centers in the nation. Lots of activities and services, including classes, food, entertainment, activities, outings and state of the art senior fitness center.
Gulfport Senior Center
5501 27th Ave SOne of the best Senior Centers in the nation. Lots of activities and services, including classes, food, entertainment, activities, outings and state of the art senior fitness center.
The go-to spot for pet grooming in town. Trusted and talented staff, led by Mary. Also a nice selection of dog treats and accessories.
Reef Dog Gifts & Grooming
2820 Beach Blvd SThe go-to spot for pet grooming in town. Trusted and talented staff, led by Mary. Also a nice selection of dog treats and accessories.
Specialists in Gulfport properties. Located in the heart of the Village. Friendly, professional service.
Forever Florida Real Estate, Inc. Gulfport
2629 Beach Blvd SSpecialists in Gulfport properties. Located in the heart of the Village. Friendly, professional service.
One of the best places for therapeutic and pain relief massage therapy. Conveniently located in the heart of the Village.
108 locals recommend
Gulfport
One of the best places for therapeutic and pain relief massage therapy. Conveniently located in the heart of the Village.
Great, active and community-spirited library in the heart of town. Public computer access. Great collection of books, dvds, music, magazines. Specialty LGBTQ Collection/Resource Center.
Gulfport Public Library
5501 28th Ave SGreat, active and community-spirited library in the heart of town. Public computer access. Great collection of books, dvds, music, magazines. Specialty LGBTQ Collection/Resource Center.
Full service marina offering fuel, bait, pump-out, boat launch, dockage for long-term or visitors, sundries. Fishing charters, kayak rentals, sightseeing boats, etc. offered on site.
City of Gulfport Municipal Marina
4630 29th Ave SFull service marina offering fuel, bait, pump-out, boat launch, dockage for long-term or visitors, sundries. Fishing charters, kayak rentals, sightseeing boats, etc. offered on site.
Shopping
Wonderful/colorful little shop and gallery showcasing fine art and functional art for the home, including decor, art, kitchen and serveware, lighting, candles, pottery, greeting cards, jewelry & more.
9 locals recommend
Domain Home Accessories
3129 Beach Blvd SWonderful/colorful little shop and gallery showcasing fine art and functional art for the home, including decor, art, kitchen and serveware, lighting, candles, pottery, greeting cards, jewelry & more.
Another great local shop for unique finds, including women's apparel and accessories, local art, cards and more.
14 locals recommend
BoTiki
3015 Beach Blvd SAnother great local shop for unique finds, including women's apparel and accessories, local art, cards and more.
Beautiful selections by a very talented florist. Reasonable prices and friendly, attentive service by Karen. Recommended!
Karen's Florist of Gulfport & Beach Weddings
5122 Gulfport Blvd SBeautiful selections by a very talented florist. Reasonable prices and friendly, attentive service by Karen. Recommended!
Hundreds of specialty hot sauces, other gourmet sauces, coffees, gifts, etc.
Red Hot Tiki Spicy Gourmet Mkt
2904 Beach Blvd SHundreds of specialty hot sauces, other gourmet sauces, coffees, gifts, etc.
Retail and rental SCUBA and snorkel equipment. Dive training, classes and travel opportunities.
Gulfport Dive Center
5008 Gulfport Blvd SRetail and rental SCUBA and snorkel equipment. Dive training, classes and travel opportunities.
Many varieties of yarn and fiber for sale, plus finished garments. Active community, classes, workshops for fiber artists. Art gallery space with rotating exhibits.
FAB Fiber
5708 Gulfport Blvd SMany varieties of yarn and fiber for sale, plus finished garments. Active community, classes, workshops for fiber artists. Art gallery space with rotating exhibits.
Very cool collection of vendor stalls offering a variety of goods, including antiques & collectibles, souvenirs, art work, tropical and beach decor and more. Also a contract U.S. Post Office on site.
64 locals recommend
Gulfport Beach
Very cool collection of vendor stalls offering a variety of goods, including antiques & collectibles, souvenirs, art work, tropical and beach decor and more. Also a contract U.S. Post Office on site.
Unique fabrics for quilting, sewing, fabric crafts; specializing in vintage patterns not found in other locations.
Fabric Smart
6798 Crosswinds Drive NorthUnique fabrics for quilting, sewing, fabric crafts; specializing in vintage patterns not found in other locations.
Sightseeing
Glimpses of Gulfport's past. Artifacts, newspapers and displays show the history of Gulfport before its establishment as a city in 1910 and to present days.
10 locals recommend
Gulfport History Museum
5301 28th Ave SGlimpses of Gulfport's past. Artifacts, newspapers and displays show the history of Gulfport before its establishment as a city in 1910 and to present days.
Kayak & paddleboard rentals. Guided nature tours of Clam Bayou, Boca Ciega Bay and more by experienced naturalist Kurt Z. Highly recommended!
443 locals recommend
St. Petersburg
Kayak & paddleboard rentals. Guided nature tours of Clam Bayou, Boca Ciega Bay and more by experienced naturalist Kurt Z. Highly recommended!
The heart and hub of the Gulfport Waterfront District. Shops, galleries, boutiques, artist studios amid colorful local cottages leading to Shore Blvd./Boca Ciega Bay. Over 15 restaurants right here!
Beach Boulevard South
Beach Boulevard SouthThe heart and hub of the Gulfport Waterfront District. Shops, galleries, boutiques, artist studios amid colorful local cottages leading to Shore Blvd./Boca Ciega Bay. Over 15 restaurants right here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music and sports bar; waterfront views from deck. Lots of blues and rock, especially. From bikers to neighborhood couples and college kids. Great friendly neighborhood watering hole.
Gulfport On the Rocks
Great live music and sports bar; waterfront views from deck. Lots of blues and rock, especially. From bikers to neighborhood couples and college kids. Great friendly neighborhood watering hole.
Arts & Culture
A modern day hippie haven offering peace, love, art, music, dancing, om circles, community and blueberries! Gatherings on the 1st, 7th, 11th and 22nd of each month with live music and open mikes.
10 locals recommend
The Blueberry Patch
4923 20th Ave SA modern day hippie haven offering peace, love, art, music, dancing, om circles, community and blueberries! Gatherings on the 1st, 7th, 11th and 22nd of each month with live music and open mikes.
Art gallery and studio featuring the work of award-winning painter and muralist August Vernon, as well as other featured artists. Also offering artwork and classes by mosaic artist Susanne Vernon.
August Vernon Studios
3043 Beach Blvd SArt gallery and studio featuring the work of award-winning painter and muralist August Vernon, as well as other featured artists. Also offering artwork and classes by mosaic artist Susanne Vernon.
Essentials
Our favorite place to stock up on fruits and veggies. Also local honey, jams, pickles, etc. Friendly family owned and operated.
Gulfport Produce
5133 Gulfport Blvd SOur favorite place to stock up on fruits and veggies. Also local honey, jams, pickles, etc. Friendly family owned and operated.