Molly's Guidebook
Food scene
The Lure
661 Central Ave NThis place has great happy hour deals!
Ceviche has Tapas Tuesday for a great deal and the BEST sangria in town!
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Ceviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NECeviche has Tapas Tuesday for a great deal and the BEST sangria in town!
Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM between October 2nd, 2021 and May 28th, 2022 in the parking lot of Al Lang Stadium. Address: 100 1st St. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
PS: this is a dog friendly environment!
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St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SESaturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM between October 2nd, 2021 and May 28th, 2022 in the parking lot of Al Lang Stadium. Address: 100 1st St. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
PS: this is a dog friendly environment!
French style menu with an awesome brunch option on Saturday’s and Sundays! Reservations are recommended. This is also a very cute date night!
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The Left Bank Bistro
1225 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street NorthFrench style menu with an awesome brunch option on Saturday’s and Sundays! Reservations are recommended. This is also a very cute date night!
This place is super cool! They have a key west vibe. They have fresh catches daily and amazing cocktails! It’s a place you can hang out for a while and not feel rushed. They also have live music on some nights!
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Trophy Fish
2060 Central AveThis place is super cool! They have a key west vibe. They have fresh catches daily and amazing cocktails! It’s a place you can hang out for a while and not feel rushed. They also have live music on some nights!
Another place with amazing water views, good seafood, and live music! This place is directly across from John’s Pass.
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Crabby's On The Pass
12754 Kingfish DriveAnother place with amazing water views, good seafood, and live music! This place is directly across from John’s Pass.
This is a super cool, local vibe kind of place. Fresh seafood, reasonably priced drinks and a nice water view! This place is especially cool if you’re staying in our “Jungle Paradise” house since it’s only a bike ride away!
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The Big Catch at Salt Creek
1500 2nd St SThis is a super cool, local vibe kind of place. Fresh seafood, reasonably priced drinks and a nice water view! This place is especially cool if you’re staying in our “Jungle Paradise” house since it’s only a bike ride away!
Ok ok ok… this place is NOT fancy. It’s just a low key neighborhood pub with good food and drinks. The menu is varied and sometimes the have some local talent playing music or hosting an open mic! I’m after a long day at the beach and you just wanna grab a burger and a beer and not have to worry about dressing to impress, this is your place. We point this one out for our guests staying our “St Pete Getaway” house because it’s only 5 minutes away!
The Pesky Pelican Brew Pub
923 72nd Street NorthOk ok ok… this place is NOT fancy. It’s just a low key neighborhood pub with good food and drinks. The menu is varied and sometimes the have some local talent playing music or hosting an open mic! I’m after a long day at the beach and you just wanna grab a burger and a beer and not have to worry about dressing to impress, this is your place. We point this one out for our guests staying our “St Pete Getaway” house because it’s only 5 minutes away!
Wanna eat some awesome food (including pizza) at a low key local tavern? Then swing by! The people are friendly, the atmosphere is very chill and the food is fantastic. If your staying at our “St Pete Getaway” house, these guys deliver pizza right to your door!
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Jungle Prada Tavern
1700 Park St NWanna eat some awesome food (including pizza) at a low key local tavern? Then swing by! The people are friendly, the atmosphere is very chill and the food is fantastic. If your staying at our “St Pete Getaway” house, these guys deliver pizza right to your door!
Ok this Mexican place doesn’t look like much from the outside but has the best food! For our guests staying in our “Jungle Paradise” house, it’s right down the road!
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Nueva Cantina - St. Pete
1625 4th St SOk this Mexican place doesn’t look like much from the outside but has the best food! For our guests staying in our “Jungle Paradise” house, it’s right down the road!
Ok do you want to go out and feel fancy but also eat Mexican food? This is your spot. Nestled downtown with an amazing courtyard, this spot is a 10/10. They also do a brunch!
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Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SOk do you want to go out and feel fancy but also eat Mexican food? This is your spot. Nestled downtown with an amazing courtyard, this spot is a 10/10. They also do a brunch!
This spot is right down the street from our “St Pete Getaway” home! Chill place to grab a beer and some good food! More of a neighborhood joint, this is a cool place to go for lunch or dinner!
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The Wheelhouse
7220 Central AveThis spot is right down the street from our “St Pete Getaway” home! Chill place to grab a beer and some good food! More of a neighborhood joint, this is a cool place to go for lunch or dinner!
French-Vietnamese fusion at it best! We love this place! It can be an afternoon spot where you just wants snacks and a nice tea or a fancier dinner spot with you and your significant other! Bonus: it also has a lovely patio!
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Alesia Restaurant
7204 Central Ave NFrench-Vietnamese fusion at it best! We love this place! It can be an afternoon spot where you just wants snacks and a nice tea or a fancier dinner spot with you and your significant other! Bonus: it also has a lovely patio!
Look no further for amazing sushi and Thai dishes! Indoor and outdoor dining available! This is our favorite sushi place in St. Pete!
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Lemon Grass tapas
310 Central AvenueLook no further for amazing sushi and Thai dishes! Indoor and outdoor dining available! This is our favorite sushi place in St. Pete!
For our travelers staying in our Jungle Paradise home, this is your awesome little neighborhood convenient store/food spot. They have poke bowls, breakfast sandwiches and anything you might need last minute!
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Old Southeast Market
1700 3rd St SFor our travelers staying in our Jungle Paradise home, this is your awesome little neighborhood convenient store/food spot. They have poke bowls, breakfast sandwiches and anything you might need last minute!
The place is so cool! Artistic cocktails, brunch, lunch and dinner! It’s a little more dressy at night but casual during the day. An amazing St. Pete spot!
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The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
600 5th St SThe place is so cool! Artistic cocktails, brunch, lunch and dinner! It’s a little more dressy at night but casual during the day. An amazing St. Pete spot!
Sparkman Wharf is a cool, modern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants & shops, a beer garden & street-food stands. It's an easy walk from the ferry terminal!
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrSparkman Wharf is a cool, modern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants & shops, a beer garden & street-food stands. It's an easy walk from the ferry terminal!
Dog Friendly Spots
Fort De Soto is a Florida State park, so there’s a $5 entry fee, but it has an amazing off leash dog beach! It also has day excursions to Shell Island and a historical fort to check out! You can rent bikes or kayaks, too! Great way to spend the day without leaving the pup at home!
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkFort De Soto is a Florida State park, so there’s a $5 entry fee, but it has an amazing off leash dog beach! It also has day excursions to Shell Island and a historical fort to check out! You can rent bikes or kayaks, too! Great way to spend the day without leaving the pup at home!
Ok, this place is awesome! Bring your pup and grab a cold one! It’s a doggie play park combined with a bar! Dog must show proof of vaccines, be one year or older, and be fixed to get in. But even if they aren’t you can stay on the outside of the fence and watch the fun! Really cool way to enjoy a drink and let your pup play! The sell passes for $50 which includes entry for 10 times or you can buy an annual pass if you visit often!
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The Dog Bar
2300 Central AveOk, this place is awesome! Bring your pup and grab a cold one! It’s a doggie play park combined with a bar! Dog must show proof of vaccines, be one year or older, and be fixed to get in. But even if they aren’t you can stay on the outside of the fence and watch the fun! Really cool way to enjoy a drink and let your pup play! The sell passes for $50 which includes entry for 10 times or you can buy an annual pass if you visit often!
Music scene
This awesome bar is connected to Central Cigars. It is an amazing place to go to drink, dance, and smoke a great cigar! Live music almost every night of the week!
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Ruby's Elixir
15 3rd St NThis awesome bar is connected to Central Cigars. It is an amazing place to go to drink, dance, and smoke a great cigar! Live music almost every night of the week!
Sightseeing
This place is a lovable tourist spot, even the locals frequent here! Hands down it is the easiest place to spot a dolphin (especially in the later afternoon/evening while they’re hunting!) You can’t go wrong with the food at any of the spots on the water or grabbing an awesome ice-cream afterward! You can also pick up cool tourist T-shirts and souvenirs to make your friends back home jealous! Hah
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Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardThis place is a lovable tourist spot, even the locals frequent here! Hands down it is the easiest place to spot a dolphin (especially in the later afternoon/evening while they’re hunting!) You can’t go wrong with the food at any of the spots on the water or grabbing an awesome ice-cream afterward! You can also pick up cool tourist T-shirts and souvenirs to make your friends back home jealous! Hah
Make a day trip out of this little local island! You can reserve spots on the ferry at Fort de Soto Park, or through a number of other local companies. It’s a nice beach activities for families!
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Shell Key
Make a day trip out of this little local island! You can reserve spots on the ferry at Fort de Soto Park, or through a number of other local companies. It’s a nice beach activities for families!
Please please please take a trip downtown and walk down our (almost) brand new pier! There are a few restaurants, mini-aquarium, splash pad, nature walk, playground, and small beach area. You can easily spend a few hours here and it’s fun for all ages!
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St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEPlease please please take a trip downtown and walk down our (almost) brand new pier! There are a few restaurants, mini-aquarium, splash pad, nature walk, playground, and small beach area. You can easily spend a few hours here and it’s fun for all ages!
The Florida Aquarium is a 250,000-square-foot aquarium. Its easily accessible (15-25 minute walk) from the where the Cross Bay Ferry drops you off in Tampa.
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrThe Florida Aquarium is a 250,000-square-foot aquarium. Its easily accessible (15-25 minute walk) from the where the Cross Bay Ferry drops you off in Tampa.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals, public education, conservation, and research.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageClearwater Marine Aquarium is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals, public education, conservation, and research.
Hop aboard your own personal mini-powerboat with seating for two and explore Tampa, FL waterways. Explore Tampa’s waterways however you wish. Want to go north on the winding Hillsborough River? Go for it! Care for a quick trip along Davis Island, getting a glimpse at some of the most impressive houses in Tampa? Don’t let us stop you! Or maybe the open waters of Hillsborough Bay are more your style? Book a mini-powerboat rental to enjoy the wind in your hair while dolphin watching. Good for all ages!
We have used these boats multiple times, it is so fun! It is also located right where you get off the Cross Bay Ferry in Tampa!
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Riverwalk Boating Company
333 S Franklin StHop aboard your own personal mini-powerboat with seating for two and explore Tampa, FL waterways. Explore Tampa’s waterways however you wish. Want to go north on the winding Hillsborough River? Go for it! Care for a quick trip along Davis Island, getting a glimpse at some of the most impressive houses in Tampa? Don’t let us stop you! Or maybe the open waters of Hillsborough Bay are more your style? Book a mini-powerboat rental to enjoy the wind in your hair while dolphin watching. Good for all ages!
We have used these boats multiple times, it is so fun! It is also located right where you get off the Cross Bay Ferry in Tampa!
Neighborhoods
This is the neighborhood for our “Jungle Paradise” listing. It is an arts neighborhood. It’s most iconic landmark is Lassing Park, which is a short stroll from our home. People are friendly, it’s considered safe to walk at night, and it’s a very dog friendly neighborhood with lots of green space!
Old Southeast
This is the neighborhood for our “Jungle Paradise” listing. It is an arts neighborhood. It’s most iconic landmark is Lassing Park, which is a short stroll from our home. People are friendly, it’s considered safe to walk at night, and it’s a very dog friendly neighborhood with lots of green space!
Known as “Old Historic Park Street” neighborhood, this barrio is home to our “St Pete Getaway” home. It’s older homes tower over brick streets. It’s only about 5 minutes from the inter coastal waterways, too! We always felt safe walking around at night and people are very neighborly!
Park Street North
Park Street NorthKnown as “Old Historic Park Street” neighborhood, this barrio is home to our “St Pete Getaway” home. It’s older homes tower over brick streets. It’s only about 5 minutes from the inter coastal waterways, too! We always felt safe walking around at night and people are very neighborly!
Veterinary Services
This is our vet here in St. Pete. We've taken our animals here for 5 years. The vets and staff are incredibly nice and caring to fur-babies.
Baycrest Veterinary Hospital
This is our vet here in St. Pete. We've taken our animals here for 5 years. The vets and staff are incredibly nice and caring to fur-babies.
Boat Rentals
Nice boat renting company in the best spot (in our opinion!) The guys are super helpful and they have a good boat selection!
Tierra Verde Boat Rentals
100 Pinellas Bayway SNice boat renting company in the best spot (in our opinion!) The guys are super helpful and they have a good boat selection!