Things to Do Tampa Bay Florida

John's Pass village is a quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village located in Madeira Beach Florida. John's Pass Village has over one hundred merchants including unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, local fishing fleet, cruise lines, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. Plenty of parking! The beach is a short stroll away. John's Pass is open daily and located in Madeira Beach Florida! Madeira Beach Florida.  Visit Tampa Bay Watersports for kayak rentals, waverunner rentals, dolphin watch cruises and charter boats in John's Pass.

The 34-mile long Pinellas Trail offers county residents and visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors that is close to home, close to work and close to where you want to go. Grab your in-line skates, put on your jogging shoes or hop on your bicycle and head to the Pinellas Trail.

An average of 90,000 persons use the Trail each month. The Trail is a unique greenway corridor linking some of Pinellas County’s most picturesque parks, scenic coastal areas and residential neighborhoods. While traveling along the Trail, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy deep glades of ancient live oaks trailing Spanish moss, quiet waterways and tidal streams with all varieties of land and water birds. The Trail is a priceless haven in a busy, highly urbanized environment, where Trail-goers safely breeze along. The construction of eight overpasses allow Trail-goers to travel above traffic at busy intersections.

Trail amenities include bike racks and refreshment stops along the way provided by the Pinellas Trails, Inc., a not-for-profit citizen's group. The Guide to the Pinellas Trail is a convenient, pocket-size flip chart map for navigating the Trail. The guide details rest stops, service stations, restaurants, pay phones, bike shops, park areas and much more along the entire length of the Trail. The free Guide to the Pinellas Trail is available at the Trail office, area libraries and the Pinellas County Courthouse Information Desk and on the Internet.

Web Site: http://www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd/default.htm

The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a nightly sunset celebration that takes place in Pier 60 Park on Clearwater Beach, Florida. This free family event features artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment, weather permitting. The Sunsets at Pier 60 Society was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1994 and officially began on March 17, 1995. The festival originally ran from Thursday evening through Monday evening until June of 1998 when it expanded to seven nights a week. In 2005 the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary of providing locals and visitors with Clearwater Beach's only free form of family entertainment. As a result of its growth and continued success, Sunsets at Pier 60 now operates 365 days per a year weather permitting. The Sunsets at Pier 60 Society in partnership with the City of Clearwater.
Attention: Jean Hagen, P.O. Box 3595, Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
Questions? Please Call Jean at (727) 434-6060, jean@sunsetsatpier60.com
10 Pier 60 Dr., Clearwater Beach Florida, (727) 461-7732.

Tarpon Springs is an authentic Greek fishing and sponge diving village, featuring Greek foods, shops, a museum, and sponge diving exhibitions.

Tarpon Springs is known as "the sponge capital of the world". In the 1930s, the sponge industry of Tarpon Springs was very prosperous, bringing in millions of dollars of sponges yearly. But in the 1940s, the sea sponge beds were contaminated and destroyed by bacteria, which led to a decline in the natural sponge industry. The industry was revived in the 1980s when healthy sea sponges were found. Now Tarpon Springs is back to being a leader in the world's natural sponge market.  All aspects of the sponge industry take place in Tarpon Springs, from the harvesting of the sponge, all the way to the auctions that are held weekly at the Sponge Docks for the wholesalers.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks  |  Email: spongedocks@stellarconsulting.net
(727) 937-6109  |  15 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
 

The Arts Center

The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; "American Road Paintings," through Feb. 22: Florida artist Bryce Hammond exhibits his paintings of Sunshine State roadside landscapes before the interstates were built; also on view is a show of works by artists of Lithuanian descent; free admission.

719 Central Avenue, St Petersburg Florida 33701, )727) 822-7872

The Pier St Petersburg Florida

The landmark Pier in the heart of St. Petersburg is a unique piece of Florida architecture that offers visitors a chance to experience the waterfront along Tampa Bay. Located at the end of a 1/4 mile-long approach, this five story inverted pyramid features shops, restaurants, its own aquarium, live music and even boat docks. The top floor of The Pier combines both the tropical dining of Cha Cha Coconuts with a huge observation deck, giving the visitor a truly unique observation point on Tampa Bay. The Pier features plenty of parking, complete with trolley service linking the Pier to the rest of downtown. No admission fee charged except for the aquarium which has a donation of $2.00, however, on Sundays there is no admission charge.

800 2nd Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 821-6443

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Aquariums

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc A Facility Dedicated to the Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release of Animals.  Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Inc. (CMA) is dedicated to public education, research and rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick or injured animals. CMA is a Florida non-profit organization, which has tax-exempt status under IRC 501 (c)(3). CMA's stranding response team is one of the nation's most successful stranding teams. Although many of the sick or injured animals we rescue are released after rehabilitation, some become permanent CMA residents, due to the extent of their injuries. Residents include dolphins, sea turtles and river otters. 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 447-0980

Florida Aquarium

 

The Florida Aquarium tells Florida’s unique water story as it follows a "drop" of water from its underground source to the open sea. Discover more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals both native to Florida and from around the world.

Along the way, see river otters, alligators, stingrays and sharks! Immerse yourself in interactive programs like ‘Swim With The Fishes’ and ‘Dive With The Sharks’ where coming face to face with a 200-pound Goliath Grouper is common place. And forget the acrylic windows! Get up close and personal with African Black-footed penguins in the ‘no borders, no barriers’ Penguin Promenade daily at 10 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m.

The Florida Aquarium focuses on the aquatic habitats and ecosystems of Florida. The diversity of the state's aquatic life is displayed in this facility, which is not only an aquarium, but also an aviary and botanical garden.
 

701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 | (813) 273-4000 | Web Site

 

The Pier Aquarium

Let Our Fish Entertain You! The Pier Aquarium, founded in 1988, is a private, not-for-profit aquarium and community marine education center located at The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg. Three cylinder tanks in the first floor lobby are your first introduction to Fresh Fish Theater featuring live animals from Tampa Bay and around the world! Discover the fun of learning through an intimate look at the inhabitants of our eight aquarium tanks located on the second floor of The Pier. Explore our touch tank. Listen to the sounds of the sea. Watch a video and see the impact of a hurricane or Red Tide. Learn about threatened and protected species in Tampa Bay . The action at The Pier Aquarium never stops with daily scheduled activities including a 3 p.m. fish feeding.

800 2nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg Florida 33701, (727) 895-7437, Web Site

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Beach Bars & Nightclubs

Bricktown 54
1650 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 724-5400

Caddy's Waterfront
9000 W. Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706
(727) 360-4993

Daiquiri Deck / Oceanside Grill
14995 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727) 393-2706
Seafood lovers and daiquiri fans unwind at this popular beachside bar.

Elite Jazz Bar at Famous Cigars
25032 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 796-2442
The premier jazz club in the Tampa Bay/Clearwater area! Stop by and enjoy their fine selection of beverages including wine, cocktails, jazz and cigars.

Gasoline Alley Cafe
17928 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 532-0265
Call or visit web site for weekly entertainment schedules.
 
Gator's Cafe & Saloon
12754 Kingfish Dr., Treasure Island, FL 33706
(727) 367-8951

Landons Cafe & Nightclub
224 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-7500

Majestic Night Club & Bar
22 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 466-4000
If you want to get your groove on with the cigar-smoking martini-swigging sect, hit the dance floor at Liquid Blue.

Neptune Lounge
13 Safford Ave. S., Tarpon Springs, FL 34698
(727) 943-5713
The Neptune Lounge is Pinellas' premiere venue for original music, voted "Best Of The Bay" in the 2001 Weekly Planet.
 
New York New York
18573 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 539-7441

Nite Riders Lounge
435 49th Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 321-3947
Disco Dancing.

Norm's Place
1681 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 447-5996

Rafter's Bar and Grill
4319 66th Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 549-9041

Ringside Cafe
2742 4th Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 894-8465

Roundup, The
13918 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635
813-855-1464
Come on in and find out why The Round Up is nominated for Nightclub of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.

Sloppy John's Mahuffers
19201 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785
(727) 596-0226

Sports Page Pub, The
13344 66th Street, Largo, FL 33773
(727) 538-2430

Wave Nightclub, The (@ Shephard's Resort)
601 S. Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
The Wave... Shephard's two level, state of the art nightclub. You'll be in awe when you experience the fabulous light show and chest pounding sound system, not to mention the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico. Ride The Wave at Shephard's!

Woody's Waterfront Cafe & Beach bar
7308 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-9165
Woody's was originally established as a Bait House serving Florida's fishermen hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cold beer. In the early fifties it was renamed the Sunset Inn, becoming a gathering place for the local community. Today, Woody's has evolved into a tourist and family restaurant featuring fine food and fun; still maintaining the atmosphere of the 50's and 60's, and continuing to serve the local community.

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Bike Shops & Rentals

Bicycle Outfitters The home of fast, friendly, family service! Located on the Pinellas Trail!  Shop for Bike Accessories, Bikes, Bike Clothing, Bike Rentals, Bike Repairs!  Bike brands include Electra Bicycles, Gary Fisher Bicycles, LeMond's Triomphe Bicycles, Litespeed Titanium, MirraCo Bicycles, Orbea Bikes, Redline Bicycles, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Santa Cruz, Trek Bicycles, Yeti Cycles. 727-319-2453 | 11198 70th Ave., Seminole, FL 33772 | Web Site

Beach & Trail Bike Shop
7100 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-6608
 
Bicycle Outfitters
11198 70th St., Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 319-2453

Mickie's Bike Shop
12027 117th St., Largo, FL 33778
(727) 586-6772

Outspokin' Bicycles & Pro Shop
619 Missouri Ave., Largo, FL 33770
(727) 518-2329

Trail Sport Bike Shop
6572 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 395-0509 | 877-253-1963

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Boating & Water Sports

Full Day or 1/2 Day Rentals, Cruise, Fish, or Ski in Complete Style Ski, Snorkel, and Kneeboard Rentals, NO Membership Required! Restaurants, Shops, Pool, Parking on Site!, AMEX - VISA - MC - DISCOVER IRB Boat Rentals | 401 2nd Street, Slip 10, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida | (727) 517-1122

Tampa Bay Boat Rentals

Watersport Adventures, LLC The Magic Dolphin II is a comfortable twin cabin motor yacht with two in suite heads, showers, full galley, air conditioning, and state of the art navigation equipment. The flybridge seats 6 adults in comfort and the interior settee seats 6 as well. We offer 2 hour Dolphin Watch Sightseeing Cruises, 2 hour Sunset Dinner Dolphin Watch Cruises, Personalized Boating Adventures, Cruise Trips, and Sightseeing Trips.  Call for special package pricing for your personalized adventure cruise with fine foods and beverages.  Exploring Florida from the water is a "MUST DO EXPERIENCE" at least once in your lifetime ... "ESPECIALLY FOR LOVER'S" of any age! Experience the "TIME OF YOUR LIFE!" aboard the Magic Dolphin II !!!! Phone: 727-678-0111 215 Boardwalk Place, Madeira Beach, Florida 33708 - Johns Pass Visit Tampa Bay Watersports for more information. Email: CaptRonMRD@aol.com | Contact: Capt. Ron Liljestrand

Action Water Sports Rental
10425 Park Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 399-9810

Adventure Boating
9610 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, FL 33706
(727) 391-3165
Boat tours for snorkeling, dolphin watching, island adventures to Egmont Key and Shell Island. We also offer private charter boats for all occasions at the best price on the beaches. Check out our website for the best deals on boating, waverunner rentals and much more. Serving all of Pinellas County beaches from Clearwater to St. Pete Beach.

Adventure Cruises
5500 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 423-4247
Offering private charters, daily shelling and dolphin-watching trips, or choose the snorkeling trip to Historic Egmont Key.

Annapolis Sailing School
6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 867-8102
800-638-9192
This branch of the Annapolis Sailing School is open year-round and offers the Basic Beginner's Courses 102, 103, 105 and 132; Live Aboard Cruising Courses 222 and 225; Advanced Courses 312/313, 322 and 335, and Kidship.

Banana Boat
16717 U.S. Hwy. 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 531-9670

Bill's Boat Adventure
343 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 224-1715
Had enough of crowds and boring itineraries? How about an adventure? The "Crew of Two" will make your day on the water a memorable one. Up to six passengers. Bring a cooler.

Boca Ciega Power Squadron
130 126th Avenue
Treasure Island, FL 33706
(727) 367-5179
Boaters committed to "safe boating through education" founded the Boca Ciega Power Squadron in 1954 in Pinellas County, the busiest boating county along Florida's Gulf Coast, extending eastward from Boca Ciega Bay through Tampa Bay.

Boca Ciega Yacht Club
4200 Tifton Dr. S.
Gulfport, FL 33711
(727) 321-7295
Boca Ciega Yacht Club invites you to join us. We enjoy sailing in the Tampa Bay area, with our central location in Boca Ciega Bay in Gulfport, Florida. A large part of our club life revolves around our year-round cruising schedule. As a club we cruise once a month, with destinations ranging between anchorages and marinas along the West Coast of Florida.

Capt. Mike's Watersports
4900 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1998
Parasailing, dolphin watch, shelling, snorkeling and more!

Clearwater Sail and Power Squadron
1000 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 441-8775
Your one stop source for boating education in West Central Florida.

Custom Charters
235 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 742-3474

Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
4737 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-7411

Dolphin Queen
800 2nd Avenue S.E. #80
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 647-1538
The only tour on the Pier that is completely on the water. It is a 10 mile one and one-half hour tour of the historic St. Pete waterfront to include wildlife settings, Egmont Key and million dollar homes in the area.
 
Dolphin Racer
3400 Pasadena Ave. S.
South Pasadena, FL 33707
(727) 462-2628
Take an exhilarating tour of Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach on the Dolphin Racer and watch as acrobatic bottlenose dolphin surf and dive alongside! This high-speed tour lasts an hour and a half to two hours, beginning with a narrated island cruise, leading into a breathtaking chase with nature as the speedboat circles the entire St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island area. The boat creates a large wake in its path. This inviting wave attracts jumping dolphins. It is sure to be an adventure you will remember for a lifetime! Don't forget your camera!

Extreme Scream, Inc.
401 E. Shore Dr.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727) 365-6663
Jet Skiing.

Florida Boat Tours
18 Dodecanese Blvd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 934-6108
Enjoy the thrill of riding through the small islands and in the Bay near Fred Howard Park Beach on an Airboat.

Freedom Boat Club
200 Madonna Blvd.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
(727) 638-9197
888-831-8472

Get Wet Watersports
205 Boardwalk Pl. E., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727) 320-8320
866-413-5262

Island Time Adventures
25 Causeway Blvd., Slip 22
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 447-0969
Enjoy Florida's Natural Wildlife on a 1 1/2 hour narrated harbor tour. The trip includes a shelling excursion to ?Compass Island.? Island Time guarantees a dolphin sighting or the next trip is free. Enjoy the Florida Natural Wildlife, with narrated harbor tours departing at 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00.

Island Wind Tours
600 Dodecanese Blvd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 934-0606
 
Jack's Boat Rentals
145 Boardwalk Pl.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727) 392-6912

Jet Works (Gators) Waverunners and Parasail
13155 Gulf Blvd.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727) 363-1881

Little Toot Dolphin Adventures
25 Causeway Blvd., Slip 16
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 446-5503
The Little Toot is a harbor tour and dolphin adventure that goes out every day at 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and at sunset.

Parasail City
Clearwater Beach, FL 33756
(727) 449-0566

Pirate Ship at John's Pass, The
140 Boardwalk Pl. W.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
(727) 423-7824
This is a two-hour family entertainment with games galore for the children and free soft drinks. The adults can take advantage of the entertainment and relax with free beer and wine, The cruises go out at 11:00, 2:00 and sunset every day.

Safe Boating Course
1001 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 734-2029

Sailing FL Charters and Sailing School
1421 Bay St. S.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 894-7245
866-894-7245
Chartered sailing trips by the day or by the week. Used for group teambuilding, or off-site venues for meeting attendees, spouse groups, or individual tourists.

Sea Fari Adventure Cruise
7765 Dodecanese Blvd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 944-4468
Adventure cruise.

Sea School
5905 4th Street N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 577-3992
800-237-8663

Sea Screamer
The Sea Screamer is the world's largest speedboat that takes you on both a scenic nature cruise and a thrilling, fast ride in the Gulf of Mexico.
(727) 447-7200
 
Sea Sense, Inc.
4199 34th Street S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
(727) 865-1404 | 800-332-1404

Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruise
801 Pass-a-Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1348
Low impact Eco-Tour on unspoiled barrier island: Birding, shelling, snorkeling and dolphin watching.
 
Shepard's Backyard Jetski and Beach Rentals
619 S. Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 466-9543
Rents jet skis, parasail and boats

Sky Screamer Parasail
25 Causeway Blvd., # 789, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 449-2454

St. Nicholas Boat Line
693 Dodecanese Blvd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 942-6425

St. Petersburg Yacht Charters
500 1st Avenue S.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 823-2555

Sun & Sea Adventures
343 Causeway Blvd. Marker 1 Marina
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 366-0714

Sunsports Unlimited (Don Cesar)
3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-1881

Tampa Bay Ferry at Dolphin Landings
4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 360-7411
Sightseeing and Sailing cruises, sunsets, dolphin watches, Shell Key excursions.

Three Rooker Bar
Tarpon Springs, FL 34698
A small, semicircular island that has emerged within the last decade.

Tierra Verde Boat Rentals
100 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL 33715
(727) 867-0077
Quality Florida boat rentals of deck boats, bow riders, center consoles, and jet skis. From St. Petersburg and Tampa to Bradenton and Sarasota, enjoy Tierra Verde Boat Rentals.

Treasure Island Reef
N. 27 44 30.0 W. 82 52 51.0
Treasure Island, FL
T.I. was the first to receive the large profile pyramid reefs. Accounts of large grouper, snapper, hogfish, snook and big bull redfish are not uncommon. These pyramid structures can be found 1000 feet south of the buoy. From that spot run approximately 200 feet due north to run over ?THE WALL?. This is a group of 35-40 foot long pilings stacked to resemble a wall. From the buoy, head 900 feet north. From there, switch on your recorder and head due east or west. To the west you will find two pyramids and to the east you will find three.

Sunken Gardens