Our Orlando Guidebook
Food scene
These are restaurants locals and guests often like. There are thousands of restaurants. These are some favorites. Please google them before visiting.
This place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Border Grill Fresh-Mex
5695-A Vineland RdThis place is a not so clean hole in the wall. It is cheap and one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando. Often a line of locals out the door.
If you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
8 moradores locais recomendam
Flippers Pizza LLC
11062 International DrIf you order Pizza order from here. Best Local pizza. Located in front of Vista Cay in the Publix shopping center (walking distance)
Downtown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
52 moradores locais recomendam
Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine AveDowntown away from tourist hub. Local favorite. See downtown and walk around Lake Eola. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 12 miles from Vista Cay
There is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
62 moradores locais recomendam
The Capital Grille
9101 International DrThere is one on International Drive. Upscale and expensive if looking for a fancy place to eat. Call ahead for reservations. Approx 1.5 Miles from Vista Cay on Idrive.
Amazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Boston Lobster Feast
8731 International DrAmazing lobster buffet. Not cheap though. Approx 2 miles from Vista Cay. Free parking.
One of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
16 moradores locais recomendam
Seito Sushi
8031 Turkey Lake RdOne of the better Sushi Restaurants in the Area. Approx 3 miles from Vista Cay
A noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
13 moradores locais recomendam
Soupa Saiyan
5689 Vineland RdA noodle bar that often gets packed with locals. Is approx 5 Miles from Vista Cay
Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar
7000 S Kirkman RdIf you like Indian Food about 2 Miles from Vista cay
This is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building.
The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Plant St. Market
426 W Plant StThis is located in the Old Winter Garden. Plant Street market is a local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building.
The Plant St. Market is your local indoor artisan market. Open 7 days a week, we strive to create a community of quality and diverse farm-fresh products, artisan specialties and local products. Also, attached to the market is the Award Winning Crooked Can Brewing Company, our on-site handcrafted beer. With Live Entertainment and our pet-friendly patio, this is the place to enjoy a day.
Walking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
155 moradores locais recomendam
Dunkin'
7571 Osceola Polk Line RdWalking distance to Vista Cay - Donuts & Coffee. In the Publix shopping plaza.
@ The Diner
9938 Universal BlvdWalking distance from Vista Cay a very nice place for breakfast
Attractions
The basic places all tourists come to see and some you may not have heard of before that locals enjoy. Please google each one first.
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
215 moradores locais recomendam
Mount Dora
A beautiful historic Florida town of boutique restaurants and shops. Lakes, boat rides full of old Florida charm.
Cocoa Beach
Closest beach to Orlando. Very Florida
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BoulevardGreat theme park.
Parque Magic Kingdom
1180 Seven Seas DriveThe mouse house.
See the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
361 moradores locais recomendam
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WaySee the history of Space. Actual space ships including a shuttle. Amazing IMAX show.
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
376 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Lake Eola
The favorite park for locals away from the tourist hub. Walk around the lake
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrGreat theme park
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal BlvdGreat for restaurants and shops.
Volcano Bay da Universal
6000 Universal BlvdBest water park in the area
Parque Temático do Reino Animal da Disney
2901 Osceola PkwyAmazing animals.
Epcot
200 Epcot Center DrA more relaxed theme park
Disney's Hollywood Studios
351 S Studio DrMajor theme park.
Historic Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
25 moradores locais recomendam
South Park Avenue
South Park AvenueHistoric Park Avenue in Winter Park. Amazing boutique shops and restaurants. Local hang out.
Great beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
754 moradores locais recomendam
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdGreat beach, but a longer drive. White sands. Always voted one of the best beaches in USA along with Clearwater beach.
A lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
417 moradores locais recomendam
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlA lot less $$ than the big parks. A great day out. A look at the real old Florida
A great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
27 moradores locais recomendam
International Heli-Tours
12651 International DrA great way to see Orlando from the air and close to the outlet shopping.
Shops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
396 moradores locais recomendam
ICON Park
8375 International DrShops and restaurants not to mention the Orlando Eye. Approx 1 mile from Vista Cay. Free parking (subject to change)
Great water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay
348 moradores locais recomendam
Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play WayGreat water park just under 2 miles from Vista Cay
Shopping
People love to shop when visiting Orlando. These are favorites with locals and tourists alike. Google first to see what exactly is offered.
Full-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
1167 moradores locais recomendam
O shopping The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdFull-blown upscale Mall for shopping.
The Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
656 moradores locais recomendam
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlThe Florida Mall is a great place to go shopping. Very large Mall is full of typical Mall shops/food Court etc.
Shops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
2430 moradores locais recomendam
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrShops and restaurants in Downtown Disney. It can get crowded in season, but free to walk around.
Grocery Store - Walking Distance
36 moradores locais recomendam
Publix Super Market at Lake Cay Commons
9930 Universal BlvdGrocery Store - Walking Distance
Pharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
15 moradores locais recomendam
Walgreens
1835 Sand Lake RdPharmacy at the main entrance to Vista Cay - Walking Distance
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland AveShop till you drop
Conventions
Vista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International DriveVista Cay is the closest vacation home community to the Orlando Convention Center. It ranges from half a mile to 1.5 miles (yes the conenvtion center is that big). BEst way to get here is Uber which will do door to convention hall service.