A wooden boardwalk over the water, a working fishing fleet, dolphins that come right up to the docks, and about a hundred shops and restaurants — fifteen minutes from our Largo place and twelve from Seminole. It’s the busiest attraction in the county with over 14,000 reviews at 4.6 stars. It also has the most predatory parking on the coast, and that one fact will decide whether you have a good day.
Half a mile of Greek restaurants, sponge shops and working boats along the Anclote River — the largest sponge market in the world in its day, and still run by the descendants of the divers who built it. You can watch a diver go over the side in a canvas suit, eat the best gyro in Florida, and be back at the beach by dinner.
There’s an open-air market on most days of the week here, and one of them is the largest in the southeastern United States. If you’re self-catering with us, a Saturday or Tuesday morning at a market is a better way to stock the kitchen than a supermarket run — and a better morning out.
Some afternoon of your week will be a washout — a summer thunderstorm, a winter cold front, or just too much sun already. This is the page to open when it happens. Everything here is indoors, and two of the best options are minutes from our Seminole door.
Tucked away in an industrial park in Pinellas Park, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum houses one of the most unique car collections in America—a carefully curated showcase of engineering genius where every single vehicle still runs, carries a current Florida license plate, and might just cruise past you on a Sunday afternoon. 🚗 Why We…
A remarkable 21-acre living history museum featuring over 30 authentic historic buildings, from an 1852 pioneer log cabin to a magnificent Victorian mansion—all free to explore, right next door to the Florida Botanical Gardens. Why We Love This Place Heritage Village is one of those magical places where history comes alive. Imagine walking through a…
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Tucked between Clearwater and Largo on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Indian Rocks Beach offers everything you love about a Florida beach vacation without the high-rise hotels and tourist crowds. Known affectionately as “the locals’ beach,” IRB delivers soft white sand, warm Gulf waters, and a laid-back charm that keeps visitors coming back year after year. What…
One of the region’s most beloved attractions, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is more than just a typical aquarium—it’s a working marine animal hospital and rehabilitation center dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured marine life. Made famous by the Dolphin Tale movies, CMA welcomes over a million visitors each year who come to meet…
Ruth Eckerd Hall: World-Class Entertainment on Florida’s Gulf Coast Just a short drive from our vacation rental, Ruth Eckerd Hall stands as one of the premier performing arts venues in the southeastern United States. This 2,180-seat concert hall has earned recognition as one of the top five concert halls in the nation, thanks to its…