Florida Day Trips Near Tampa Bay
It's hot out there, Floridians! Let's enjoy the heat with a day trip!
Here are our top reccs for places around Tampa Bay you can take the day and visit. Plus, what you need to check out while you're there.
Dunedin + Honeymoon Island
Drive time: ~45 minutes
Stroll downtown Dunedin’s boutiques + grab an ice cream
Honeymoon Island for beach time + shelling
Take the ferry to Caladesi Island
Grab lunch at Frenchy’s Outpost or The Honu
Tarpon Springs
Drive time: ~50 minutes
Visit the historic sponge docks
Eat authentic Greek food (try Hellas Restaurant + Bakery)
Sunset cruise or kayak the Anclote River
Pick up natural sponges + soaps for souvenirs
St. Pete Beach + Pass-a-Grille
Drive time: ~45 minutes
Explore the cute shops
Watch the sunset at The Hurricane rooftop bar
Grab drinks at the Don CeSar Hotel for a luxe moment
Anna Maria Island
Drive time: ~1.5 hours
Grab a golf cart or bike and cruise the island
Stop at The Sandbar Restaurant on the beach
Watch the sunset at Bean Point
Pop into the Pine Avenue boutiques and ice cream shops
Crystal River
Drive time: ~1.5 hours
Rent a clear kayak and paddle Three Sisters Springs
Stop at Peck's Old Port Cove for fresh seafood by the water
Watch for manatees
Weeki Wachee Springs
Drive time: ~1 hour
Watch the live mermaid show (yes, it’s kitschy but fun)
Rent kayaks or tubes for the spring-fed river
Pack a picnic and enjoy the beach
Sarasota + Siesta Key
Drive time: ~1.5 hours
Morning coffee in Sarasota + visit the Ringling Museum
Head to Siesta Key Beach (coolest sand ever)
Eat seafood at The Cottage or grab tacos at The Hub
Plant City
Drive time: ~50 Minutes
Grab some strawberries from the Parkesdale Farm Market
Stop at Keel Farms for Berry Picking or Lunch + a glass of wine!
Which one are you checking off your list? Tag us @thesavvyedit.
