Deniece's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic sponge docks garner up to 20,000 visitors for the annual epiphany dive. Lots of shops and restaurants.
You can even hop on the trolley for a few dollars to famed Clearwater Beach! If you go eat at Frenchys, best you won’t have to deal with Clearwater Beach Parking.
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Docas de Esponja de Tarpon Springs
735 Dodecanese BlvdHistoric sponge docks garner up to 20,000 visitors for the annual epiphany dive. Lots of shops and restaurants.
You can even hop on the trolley for a few dollars to famed Clearwater Beach! If you go eat at Frenchys, best you won’t have to deal with Clearwater Beach Parking.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world. At Pier 60 Clearwater Beach there is a covered playground, as well as shops and restaurants. Hit Frenchys, “She crab soup” is by far the most famous thing on the menu.
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Praia de Clearwater
Gulf of Mexico DriveOne of the most beautiful beaches in the world. At Pier 60 Clearwater Beach there is a covered playground, as well as shops and restaurants. Hit Frenchys, “She crab soup” is by far the most famous thing on the menu.
Learn about the history of Tarpon with the largest per capital Greek population in the US. The history of sponge diving, and the city in general.
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Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society
160 E Tarpon AveLearn about the history of Tarpon with the largest per capital Greek population in the US. The history of sponge diving, and the city in general.
Aquário de Tarpon Springs
1722 North Pinellas AvenueSmall aquarium but right in tarpon.
Pretty park right on the lake, but really used most for lake jet ski/ boat launch.
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Parque A. L. Anderson
39699 US Hwy 19 NPretty park right on the lake, but really used most for lake jet ski/ boat launch.
There are lots of wood bridge trails over water. Kids can see alligators safely. Bring peanuts to feed the squirrels while you have lunch lakeside at a pavilion on the lake. Or watch the kids play on the playground. My favorite Tarpon Park, gorgeous!
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John Chesnut Senior Park
2200 E Lake Rd SThere are lots of wood bridge trails over water. Kids can see alligators safely. Bring peanuts to feed the squirrels while you have lunch lakeside at a pavilion on the lake. Or watch the kids play on the playground. My favorite Tarpon Park, gorgeous!
Beautiful view of all of Tampa Bay. Hit the bar at the tip or we like “Doc Fords”, with the view, food, and live music it’s worth the drive. Especially if you pair with the Dali museum!
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San peterburgo pier
600 2nd Ave NEBeautiful view of all of Tampa Bay. Hit the bar at the tip or we like “Doc Fords”, with the view, food, and live music it’s worth the drive. Especially if you pair with the Dali museum!
The largest collection in the world came to rest right in St. Petersburg. Take the time to go through with a docent to delve into his mind, political and religious struggles. My favorite part is the Japanese garden with a wish tree. Pair it with lunch or dinner at the pier it’s worth the drive!
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Museu Salvador Dalí
1 Dali BlvdThe largest collection in the world came to rest right in St. Petersburg. Take the time to go through with a docent to delve into his mind, political and religious struggles. My favorite part is the Japanese garden with a wish tree. Pair it with lunch or dinner at the pier it’s worth the drive!
Go tubing or paddle boarding down the cool clear waters of the weeki watchi river. Lots of family fun.
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Parque Estadual Weeki Wachee Springs
6131 Commercial WayGo tubing or paddle boarding down the cool clear waters of the weeki watchi river. Lots of family fun.
Top of the Fenway is the best place to get a drink in Dunedin. Overlooks honeymoon Island and the bay. Terrific Sunset open water views. Limited food.
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Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
453 Edgewater DrTop of the Fenway is the best place to get a drink in Dunedin. Overlooks honeymoon Island and the bay. Terrific Sunset open water views. Limited food.
Learn about the Greek heritage of Tarpon, sponging, and see Native American artifacts to get a sense of the history of our city.
Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum
100 Beekman LnLearn about the Greek heritage of Tarpon, sponging, and see Native American artifacts to get a sense of the history of our city.
Right in tarpon with beautiful white sand beach, 2 playgrounds , pavilions, restrooms, and boat launch to the bay 3.6 miles away.
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Parque Fred Howard
1700 Sunset DrRight in tarpon with beautiful white sand beach, 2 playgrounds , pavilions, restrooms, and boat launch to the bay 3.6 miles away.
Reason it’s called “Sunset Beach,” people line up to watch. If you are there early you can get a seat on one of the many beach benches for the spectacle.
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Praia do Pôr do Sol
1800 Gulf RdReason it’s called “Sunset Beach,” people line up to watch. If you are there early you can get a seat on one of the many beach benches for the spectacle.
Food scene
Local favorite. Great specials like Tuesday buy one get one Free fish and chips. What’s nice is the Al fresco dining right in the heart of downtown. Also reasonable.
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Tarpon Tavern
21 N Safford AveLocal favorite. Great specials like Tuesday buy one get one Free fish and chips. What’s nice is the Al fresco dining right in the heart of downtown. Also reasonable.
Place for a special evening. The fish is fresh and prepared with flair. Love the lobster escargot appetizer! The sea bass is done with ginger soy glaze, my favorite entree. Recommend reservations, they are often booked.
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Mystic Fish
3253 Tampa RdPlace for a special evening. The fish is fresh and prepared with flair. Love the lobster escargot appetizer! The sea bass is done with ginger soy glaze, my favorite entree. Recommend reservations, they are often booked.
Simple, on the marina but great food! The seafood creme based soup is great. Music on weekends, and it’s fun to watch the boats come in and out. Close by.
https://davidsonsdockside.com/?page_id=137
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Davidson's Dockside Restaurant
527 Anclote RdSimple, on the marina but great food! The seafood creme based soup is great. Music on weekends, and it’s fun to watch the boats come in and out. Close by.
https://davidsonsdockside.com/?page_id=137
Good food, live music, outdoor dining on the water. It’s also pretty reasonable. Bit of a drive but worth it for a change of pace.
https://www.ozonabluegrill.com/
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Ozona Blue Grilling Company
125 Orange StGood food, live music, outdoor dining on the water. It’s also pretty reasonable. Bit of a drive but worth it for a change of pace.
https://www.ozonabluegrill.com/
While it’s overdone interior is dated it’s a historic favorite. The steaks are covered in their famous onion strings and they are known for their French onion soup. But the wine tour and desert room are the real treats! It’s pricey, but good for a special occasion.
https://bernssteakhouse.com/our-menus/
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveWhile it’s overdone interior is dated it’s a historic favorite. The steaks are covered in their famous onion strings and they are known for their French onion soup. But the wine tour and desert room are the real treats! It’s pricey, but good for a special occasion.
https://bernssteakhouse.com/our-menus/
Best Thai around, reasonable prices with enough to split for two. It’s busy, we often get it to go. Just a tiny place in a strip mall but terrific food.
Littlethaicafe.com
Little Thai Cafe
1810 S Pinellas AveBest Thai around, reasonable prices with enough to split for two. It’s busy, we often get it to go. Just a tiny place in a strip mall but terrific food.
Littlethaicafe.com
There is closer sushi, but it’s worth 7.5 mile drive for the freshest sushi in town. The chef is a lot of fun too! They also offer good Thai.
Faceless Samurai
3428 Tampa RoadThere is closer sushi, but it’s worth 7.5 mile drive for the freshest sushi in town. The chef is a lot of fun too! They also offer good Thai.
Terrific view of Tampa bay with lots of outdoor seating and live music. Good food, reasonable for the location and you get a great breeze. They are known for their spicy peel and eat shrimp. The sauce us so good they sell it!
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier
610 2nd Ave NETerrific view of Tampa bay with lots of outdoor seating and live music. Good food, reasonable for the location and you get a great breeze. They are known for their spicy peel and eat shrimp. The sauce us so good they sell it!
Not just tapas but on the water! Another cool downtown St Pete spot.
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Ceviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NENot just tapas but on the water! Another cool downtown St Pete spot.
Island Way Grill
20 Island WayTerrific views and good food!
Relaxed Florida ambience with indoor and outdoor seating and good seafood in old Palm Harbor.
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Thirsty Marlin
1023 Florida AveRelaxed Florida ambience with indoor and outdoor seating and good seafood in old Palm Harbor.
Perfect place for a Sunday champagne brunch with mimosas and lots of food choices. Stroll the grounds and hotel after with it’s beautiful waterfront views. Or get an appt at the spa and have a spa day!
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Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105 N Bayshore DrPerfect place for a Sunday champagne brunch with mimosas and lots of food choices. Stroll the grounds and hotel after with it’s beautiful waterfront views. Or get an appt at the spa and have a spa day!
Great happy hour food with lots of half price items. Unique sushi in the heart of Dunedin!
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Pisces Sushi and Global Bistro
799 Highland AveGreat happy hour food with lots of half price items. Unique sushi in the heart of Dunedin!
The blue cheese nachos are unique and a local favorite. We love to sit outside and watch the downtown with their yummy food.
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The Living Room on Main
487 Main StThe blue cheese nachos are unique and a local favorite. We love to sit outside and watch the downtown with their yummy food.
Local hole in the wall with fresh herb infused egg dishes and great breakfast deals. Only open through lunch during Covid until season.
Asteri Restaurant
1722 South Pinellas AvenueLocal hole in the wall with fresh herb infused egg dishes and great breakfast deals. Only open through lunch during Covid until season.
Interesting creole menu in historic Victorian home with neat outdoor spaces. The bread pudding with rum sauce is amazing! Slightly pricey but great food and atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
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H'ours Creole Smokehouse
310 E Tarpon AveInteresting creole menu in historic Victorian home with neat outdoor spaces. The bread pudding with rum sauce is amazing! Slightly pricey but great food and atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
The most famous Greek restaurant in Tarpon with a great bakery for takeout baklava.
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Hellas Restaurant and Bakery
785 Dodecanese BlvdThe most famous Greek restaurant in Tarpon with a great bakery for takeout baklava.
Right on the beach with great grouper sandwiches and famous “ she crab soup”. Watch the kids play on the beach while you dip a drink or grab a bite.
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StRight on the beach with great grouper sandwiches and famous “ she crab soup”. Watch the kids play on the beach while you dip a drink or grab a bite.
Sports
Catch a Rays game
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.If you bring your bikes or roller blades the trail extends 50 miles from St Petersburg to the Pasco County Line. Hop on in Tarpon and go!
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Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
Fred Marquis Pinellas TrailIf you bring your bikes or roller blades the trail extends 50 miles from St Petersburg to the Pasco County Line. Hop on in Tarpon and go!
Watch the bucs play or catch a concert 40 minutes away in Tampa
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Estádio Raymond James
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyWatch the bucs play or catch a concert 40 minutes away in Tampa
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrCatch a Lightning game or a concert in Tampa.
Another course open to the public, on site club open to golfers to grab a bite or drink.
Crescent Oaks Golf Club
3300 Crescent Oaks BoulevardAnother course open to the public, on site club open to golfers to grab a bite or drink.
Hosted famed tournaments and Tiger Woods and open to the public this is a golf beautiful course to play.
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Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf and Spa Resort
36750 US Hwy 19 NHosted famed tournaments and Tiger Woods and open to the public this is a golf beautiful course to play.
Fun
Things to do especially to create family memories.
They have a touch tank with rays. So soothing. And a neat splash park bring the kids suits!
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrThey have a touch tank with rays. So soothing. And a neat splash park bring the kids suits!
Go tubing down the rainbow river, tube rentals are easy and it’s a really fun, reasonable family activity!
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Rainbow Springs State Park Tube Rentals
10830 SW 180th Avenue RdGo tubing down the rainbow river, tube rentals are easy and it’s a really fun, reasonable family activity!
Fun for the kids. You can buy a fun card for $119 and get through the end of the year free. Under $170 for both Busch and adventure Island. Great for teens!
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrFun for the kids. You can buy a fun card for $119 and get through the end of the year free. Under $170 for both Busch and adventure Island. Great for teens!
Great water park to cool off from the hot Florida sun.
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Ilha da Aventura
10001 McKinley DrGreat water park to cool off from the hot Florida sun.
Small aquarium but right near Clearwater beach. If you want to break up your sun exposure a morning there and beach afternoon are great for kids!
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Aquário Marinho de Clearwater
249 Windward PassageSmall aquarium but right near Clearwater beach. If you want to break up your sun exposure a morning there and beach afternoon are great for kids!
Salt water boat launch, playground, pavilions, and trails. At the end is the beach. The only gulf access for your boat or jet ski right in tarpon.
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Parque Fred Howard
1700 Sunset DrSalt water boat launch, playground, pavilions, and trails. At the end is the beach. The only gulf access for your boat or jet ski right in tarpon.
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
101 S Pinellas AveCatch a local concert or community theater show at the center.
Fun way to introduce younger kids to old fashion coin arcade games for quirky fun.
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Museu Replay Amusement
119 E Tarpon AveFun way to introduce younger kids to old fashion coin arcade games for quirky fun.
Rent bikes, kayaks, or other gear we will help u get it to the condo. Bike all over Downtown and sponge docks, or hit the 50 mile Pinellas trail.
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Tarpon Tom's Outdoor Adventure Gear
532 S Pinellas AveRent bikes, kayaks, or other gear we will help u get it to the condo. Bike all over Downtown and sponge docks, or hit the 50 mile Pinellas trail.
Open for golf, held tournaments including Tiger Woods playing once.
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Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf and Spa Resort
36750 US Hwy 19 NOpen for golf, held tournaments including Tiger Woods playing once.
Never had a bad massage here. It’s reasonable at $60 for 50 minutes but they often have specials. September boasted $45 relaxation massages on Tuesday’s. Or a $90 facial relaxation massage combo.
Essentials Massage & Facials of Palm Harbor
35587 US Hwy 19 NNever had a bad massage here. It’s reasonable at $60 for 50 minutes but they often have specials. September boasted $45 relaxation massages on Tuesday’s. Or a $90 facial relaxation massage combo.