Guidebook for Treasure Island
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar overlooking Tampa Bay. Great views of St. Petersburg, as well as downtown Tampa. It's a short 20 minute drive or Uber.
43 locals recommend
The Birchwood
340 Beach Dr NERooftop bar overlooking Tampa Bay. Great views of St. Petersburg, as well as downtown Tampa. It's a short 20 minute drive or Uber.
Bustling, trendy bar mixing old-school & specialty cocktails in a dimly lit, retro-style interior.
61 locals recommend
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave NBustling, trendy bar mixing old-school & specialty cocktails in a dimly lit, retro-style interior.
This too is close to our home. They have the best BLT's on the island and live music daily. This is where you will find all of the locals hanging out.
66 locals recommend
Ka'Tiki
8803 W Gulf BlvdThis too is close to our home. They have the best BLT's on the island and live music daily. This is where you will find all of the locals hanging out.
Food Scene
Incredible food in a really quaint part of St. Petersburg. The Uber ride is about 20 minutes.
79 locals recommend
The Mill Restaurant
200 Central AveIncredible food in a really quaint part of St. Petersburg. The Uber ride is about 20 minutes.
This is the local beach bar closest to our home. The drinks and the food are okay. But, it's the best spot around if you want to sit and enjoy the sights and ammenities of a beach bar.
304 locals recommend
Caddy's Treasure Island
9000 West Gulf BoulevardThis is the local beach bar closest to our home. The drinks and the food are okay. But, it's the best spot around if you want to sit and enjoy the sights and ammenities of a beach bar.
If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with fresh seafood caught daily, this is the place! Reservations are absolutley needed. The food and wine is incredible, but does come with a heavy price tag! But, worth it if you want to splurg!
319 locals recommend
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdIf you are looking for an upscale restaurant with fresh seafood caught daily, this is the place! Reservations are absolutley needed. The food and wine is incredible, but does come with a heavy price tag! But, worth it if you want to splurg!
This is a new resturant / bar in our area. They have their own line of liquor and beer. It is on the intercoastal and an entertaining place. The prices are reasonable and very family friendly with pool tables and other games to entertain the kids.
49 locals recommend
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
9610 Gulf BlvdThis is a new resturant / bar in our area. They have their own line of liquor and beer. It is on the intercoastal and an entertaining place. The prices are reasonable and very family friendly with pool tables and other games to entertain the kids.
If you haven't figured out by now, we are Italian. This is a hidden gem on the Island with homemade pasta. There is not one dish here that will disappoint, but it is not cheap!
11 locals recommend
Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine
9524 Blind Pass RdIf you haven't figured out by now, we are Italian. This is a hidden gem on the Island with homemade pasta. There is not one dish here that will disappoint, but it is not cheap!
It is directly across the street from the beach with incredible food and drinks. It is casual, family friendly, and an upscale atmosphere with outdoor seating. Reservations are almost always recommended unless you go early. They have a great happy hour 4:30-7pm daily in the bar area only. $3 off all appetizers / $2 off all cocktails & $1 off Beer & Wines by the glass. They have a nightly drink special and Wednesday is our favorite with 1/2 off bottles of wine.
145 locals recommend
Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf BlvdIt is directly across the street from the beach with incredible food and drinks. It is casual, family friendly, and an upscale atmosphere with outdoor seating. Reservations are almost always recommended unless you go early. They have a great happy hour 4:30-7pm daily in the bar area only. $3 off all appetizers / $2 off all cocktails & $1 off Beer & Wines by the glass. They have a nightly drink special and Wednesday is our favorite with 1/2 off bottles of wine.
Shrimpys Blues Bistro
9524 Blind Pass RdWaterfront dining! New Orleans style cuisine.
Seared 1200 Chophouse
5007 Gulf BlvdTop rated steak house around!
If you like authentic Mexican . . look no further! This a local gem on the island. The best wet burrito and margarita's around. It is a popular local hangout so don't go during peak eating times or you'll be looking at a 1-2 hour wait. It's best not to exceed 2 of their margarita's - they are wickedly strong and good!
150 locals recommend
VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant
10625 Gulf BlvdIf you like authentic Mexican . . look no further! This a local gem on the island. The best wet burrito and margarita's around. It is a popular local hangout so don't go during peak eating times or you'll be looking at a 1-2 hour wait. It's best not to exceed 2 of their margarita's - they are wickedly strong and good!
Entertainment & Activities
Home of Winter the Dolphin. It's not a huge time investment & a treat for the kids.
714 locals recommend
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageHome of Winter the Dolphin. It's not a huge time investment & a treat for the kids.
This is a very family oriented day for all ages full of animals and rides. It's about a 45 minute drive from the beach.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrThis is a very family oriented day for all ages full of animals and rides. It's about a 45 minute drive from the beach.
It you are an avid OT member, there is a gym not too far away if you want to keep up your workouts while on vacation.
Orangetheory Fitness
640 1st Ave SIt you are an avid OT member, there is a gym not too far away if you want to keep up your workouts while on vacation.
The dolphins love to jump, twist and play in the wake of boats. Often, they get so close you can almost touch them!
16 locals recommend
Dolphin Watching Tour Johns Pass
170 Boardwalk Pl EThe dolphins love to jump, twist and play in the wake of boats. Often, they get so close you can almost touch them!
Enjoy Snorkeling, Dolphin-watching, Shelling, Exploring a Tropical Island with an Abandoned Fort and Lighthouse on a 1/2 Day Trip Egmont Key in Tampa Bay. Once at the island, you will be provided with snorkel gear (if you choose) to snorkel the underwater ruins of Fort Dade, a Spanish-American War era fort which has been long abandoned and parts of which have tumbled into the Gulf creating underwater reefs. After snorkeling, they move the boat to the other side of the island where you will be able to visit the historic lighthouse, wander through the trails and additional ruins of the bandoned fort, hunt for unique sea shells, and discover and photograph the incredible wildlife of the island
7 locals recommend
Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise
4630 29th Ave SEnjoy Snorkeling, Dolphin-watching, Shelling, Exploring a Tropical Island with an Abandoned Fort and Lighthouse on a 1/2 Day Trip Egmont Key in Tampa Bay. Once at the island, you will be provided with snorkel gear (if you choose) to snorkel the underwater ruins of Fort Dade, a Spanish-American War era fort which has been long abandoned and parts of which have tumbled into the Gulf creating underwater reefs. After snorkeling, they move the boat to the other side of the island where you will be able to visit the historic lighthouse, wander through the trails and additional ruins of the bandoned fort, hunt for unique sea shells, and discover and photograph the incredible wildlife of the island
Gulf To Bay Bait & Tackle Shop
6920 Gulf BlvdSightseeing
Who doesn't love Disney! It's about 1 hour and 20 minute drive from the beach.
1355 locals recommend
Magic Kingdom Park
1180 Seven Seas DriveWho doesn't love Disney! It's about 1 hour and 20 minute drive from the beach.
Make sure you grab yourself a chair and a drink and watch the sunset. The views are breathtaking . . . Suri can tell you what time the sun sets and be sure you are there 20 minutes in advance or you'll miss it!
82 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Make sure you grab yourself a chair and a drink and watch the sunset. The views are breathtaking . . . Suri can tell you what time the sun sets and be sure you are there 20 minutes in advance or you'll miss it!
Arts & Culture
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdAn interesting day if you've not seen his work.
Shopping
If you want a true Italian experience - spend a little time at Mazzaro's. This is heaven for any Italian or anyone who appreciates authentic Italian foods. They have meats, olives, breads, cheeses, wine, desserts, and anything else you can think of. You can eat in or take it all home to enjoy later at the beach.
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NIf you want a true Italian experience - spend a little time at Mazzaro's. This is heaven for any Italian or anyone who appreciates authentic Italian foods. They have meats, olives, breads, cheeses, wine, desserts, and anything else you can think of. You can eat in or take it all home to enjoy later at the beach.
If you are a shopper . . . it's a must! Three stories that won't disappoint!
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdIf you are a shopper . . . it's a must! Three stories that won't disappoint!
Essentials
This is where it all begins . . . there is nothing that they don't have and is our local supermarket.
121 locals recommend
Publix Super Market on Treasure Island
111 104th AveThis is where it all begins . . . there is nothing that they don't have and is our local supermarket.
Winn-Dixie
7625 Blind Pass Rd