Discover Tampa
Local picks for the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in Tampa Bay.
Your local guide to Tampa, Florida
LOCAL Tampa is an independent guide to the heart of Tampa Bay — a sunny waterfront city built on Cuban cigar history, pirate festivals, pro sports and the Gulf breeze. Grab a Cuban sandwich in Ybor City, stroll the Riverwalk, catch a movie at Tampa Theatre, and explore neighborhoods from Downtown and Hyde Park to Seminole Heights.
Only in Tampa
Sunsets, patios & the Riverwalk
From Armature Works to Sparkman Wharf and Bayshore Boulevard, here's how locals spend a perfect Saturday.
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However you're experiencing Tampa
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For Visitors
Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park and must-see spots.
For Locals
Neighborhood picks, hidden gems and where to spend Sundays.
For Families
Kid-friendly parks, museums and family dinner spots.
For Movers
Neighborhoods and what it's actually like to live here.
Things to Do & See
Iconic spots, curated for you
The essentials to hit in Tampa.
OutdoorsTampa Riverwalk
A 2.6-mile waterfront path along the Hillsborough River linking parks, museums, Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf.
FamilyBusch Gardens Tampa Bay
Roller coasters plus an African-themed zoo with giraffes, gorillas and a Serengeti safari.
FamilyThe Florida Aquarium
Coral reefs, otters and sea turtles in the Channel District, steps from the cruise port.
ArtsTampa Theatre
A 1926 movie palace downtown with a twinkling ceiling, a Wurlitzer organ and indie films.
Neighborhoods
Find your corner of Tampa
Six distinct neighborhoods — from brick-street Ybor to bayfront South Tampa.
Downtown
Skyline · Riverwalk
Curtis Hixon Park, the Straz Center and high-rises along the Hillsborough River.
Ybor City
Historic · Nightlife
Brick streets, Cuban cigar heritage, Columbia Restaurant and wild roosters on 7th Avenue.
Hyde Park
Charming · Shopping
Hyde Park Village boutiques, bungalows and patios just off Bayshore.
Tampa Heights
Foodie · Riverside
Armature Works food hall and a revived riverfront north of downtown.
South Tampa
Bayfront · Leafy
Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point Park and classic Old Tampa homes.
Seminole Heights
Indie · Craft beer
Historic bungalows, chef-driven restaurants and neighborhood breweries.
Cuban roots, and so much more
Cuban sandwiches, Spanish-Cuban classics, fresh Gulf grouper and a thriving craft beer scene.
- Columbia RestaurantFlorida's oldest restaurant, serving Spanish-Cuban food in Ybor City since 1905.
- La Segunda BakeryBaking Cuban bread in Ybor since 1915 — the heart of a true Cuban sandwich.
- Bern's Steak HouseA legendary South Tampa steakhouse with a dessert room and vast wine cellar.
- Armature WorksA restored streetcar barn turned riverside food hall in Tampa Heights.
- Cigar City BrewingThe craft brewery behind Jai Alai IPA, born in Tampa's Westshore.
Shopping
Where locals actually shop
From converted landmarks to indie strips.
Hyde Park Village
Open-air boutiques, dining and a Sunday market under the oaks.
Ybor City
Hand-rolled cigars, vintage finds and local art on 7th Avenue.
Riverwalk & Sparkman Wharf
Waterfront shops, container eateries and gifts downtown.
Always something happening in Tampa Bay
Gasparilla, the Florida State Fair, Lightning hockey and riverfront festivals all year.
See the calendar- Late JanuaryGasparilla Pirate FestBayshore Boulevard
- FebruaryFlorida State FairFlorida State Fairgrounds
- MarchGasparilla Music FestivalCurtis Hixon Park
- October – AprilTampa Bay Lightning gamesAmalie Arena