Tampa Bay - Beyond the Beach: Focus on Gulfport

From Clearwater Beach at the northern end to St Pete Beach on the southern end of the 23-mile stretch of Tampa Bay barrier island communities, there is a mindset that could feel like any Caribbean island. But there is so much more! Individual quaint communities add a great ambience to the larger, more cosmopolitan cities of St Petersburg and Clearwater.


Gulfport is a charming neighborhood community with a waterfront district bordering Boca Ciega Bay. Beach Blvd is lined with colorful buildings and poular reaturants such as O' Maddy's, La Fogata Brazilian Steakhouse, Backfin Blue Cafe, Habana Cafe, La Cote Basque and Wine Bar, Domain Restaurant, Peg's Cantina, ECCO Bistro and Tapas, and more! We love Backfin Blue Cafe for outrageously delicious crabcakes!

Tonight is the first Friday of the month and that means at 6pm the streets will come alive with street vendors and artisans of all kinds. A perfect stroll, ending at the waterfront Casino (that is now a venue for dancing) and William's Pier. Since the pier faces west, this is also a great spot to come take pictures of the sunset! And on the 4th of July, we think Gulfport has one of the most spectacular fireworks displays.

Gulfport Map