Near Downtown St Pete

Near Downtown St Pete

Scroll down for activities and restaurants near Downtown St Pete. For easier filtering of suggestions, kids activities, festivals and much more, simply visit my LovingStPete blog. While there are many options all over the county, I certainly offer recommendations near downtown St Pete as well!

I’m a St. Pete Beach Real Estate Agent with a focus in Pinellas County. I cover most of the Tampa Bay area, especially when it comes to waterfront properties. I love our area and even created @LovingStPete on social media, where over 15 thousand followers use it as a guide. I’d love to earn your real estate business! Please contact me if you would like to discuss our area or St Petersburg Real Estate.

Sunken Gardens: A Botanical Paradise

2022-12-05T18:04:56-05:00

Sunken Gardens: A Botanical Paradise Published on 10/07/22: If you have any plant lovers in your life, do the right thing and bring them to Sunken Gardens! I’m always taken back that 50,000 plants (over 500 species) have been preserved in an area so close to downtown St Pete. As a bonus, you’ll enjoy [...]

Sunken Gardens: A Botanical Paradise2022-12-05T18:04:56-05:00

St Pete Bagel Co on 4th Street N.

2022-12-05T19:44:55-05:00

St Pete Bagel Co on 4th Street N Published on 08/01/22: Here’s a St Petersburg institution that’s been serving bagels, breakfast sandwiches and more since 1999. I’m talking about St. Pete Bagel Co., owned by Renata Plevova and Oldrich Pleva. Upon moving from the Czech Republic 20+ years ago, their goal was to bring [...]

St Pete Bagel Co on 4th Street N.2022-12-05T19:44:55-05:00

Jacks London Grill in Saint Petersburg

2022-12-05T19:50:48-05:00

Jacks London Grill Published on 07/27/22: Anyone heard of Jacks London Grill? This friendly neighborhood pub serves up your favorites from across the pond. Yes, fish and chips, scotch eggs, Shepard's Pie, pints and World Cup soccer of course. Note no apostrophe in "Jacks", more on that below. Upon visiting, it became apparent that [...]

Jacks London Grill in Saint Petersburg2022-12-05T19:50:48-05:00

Stella’s in Gulfport

2022-12-05T20:04:08-05:00

Stella's in Gulfport Published on 06/28/22: Who enjoys a great breakfast or brunch? Our family certainly does, so I’m here to tell you about locally owned Stella’s in Gulfport! Only 13 minutes from downtown St Pete. USA Today has it ranked second on their list of “Best Breakfast in St Pete / Clearwater”.  Remember [...]

Stella’s in Gulfport2022-12-05T20:04:08-05:00

Stellie Bellies Kids and Maternity Discount Store

2022-12-05T20:06:35-05:00

Stellie Bellies Kids and Maternity Discount Store Published on 06/23/22: Here’s my support local post for the day! Plus, this one is a giveaway! For those who have kids or grandkids, have you heard of Stellie Bellies? My wife has frequented Estella Myers’ store over the years to avoid paying full price for Colt’s [...]

Stellie Bellies Kids and Maternity Discount Store2022-12-05T20:06:35-05:00

Vertical Ventures St Petersburg

2022-12-06T11:55:54-05:00

Vertical Ventures St Pete Climbing Gym Published on 05/26/22: Here’s an activity in downtown St Pete where I saw all ages crushing it. I’m talking about Vertical Ventures, near Tropicana Field! Perfect for a cool summertime activity indoors.  If you’re unfamiliar, this is a huge climbing gym suited for the entire family, with 150+ [...]

Vertical Ventures St Petersburg2022-12-06T11:55:54-05:00

Lake Vista Park Has a Wheelchair Accessible Swing

2022-12-06T12:28:09-05:00

New Wheelchair Accessible Swing at Lake Vista Park! Published on 05/16/22: Love it St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation! “This afternoon we celebrated the newly installed We-Go Swing at Lake Vista Park! The state-of-the-art swing, which is one of the first of its kind in Florida, provides opportunities for kids of all abilities to play [...]

Lake Vista Park Has a Wheelchair Accessible Swing2022-12-06T12:28:09-05:00

Saint Petersburg Park System is #1 in Florida

2022-12-06T12:57:12-05:00

St Pete Park System is #1 in Florida and #14 in United States Published on 05/12/22: Saint Petersburg has the #1 park system in Florida and 14th overall in the United States, per latest ParkScore® report! Here are pictures from a few of the ones I’ve covered so far. Saint Petersburg Nature Parks are [...]

Saint Petersburg Park System is #1 in Florida2022-12-06T12:57:12-05:00

Ninja Academy of Martial Arts St Pete

2022-12-06T13:10:08-05:00

Ninja Academy of Martial Arts - Coach Jay! Published on 05/05/22: If you have kids or grandkids (ages 5+), here’s a suggestion for summer camp, after school and mixed martial arts training. I’m talking about the Ninja Academy of Martial Arts, run by Jason ‘Coach Jay’ Shoopak! Operated By A St Pete Native Coach [...]

Ninja Academy of Martial Arts St Pete2022-12-06T13:10:08-05:00

New Coffee Pot Swing and More

2022-12-06T13:32:13-05:00

New Coffee Pot Swing, Banyan Trees, Pier Playground Published on 04/15/22: The new swing near Coffee Pot, the huge Banyan trees in North Straub Park, expansive playground at the pier and the Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge. All located within 5 minutes of each other! We live by what I’m told is the third [...]

New Coffee Pot Swing and More2022-12-06T13:32:13-05:00
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