DOGGIE TRAVEL GUIDE: TAMPA BAY

There is no place as dog friendly as Tampa Bay! There are endless things to do with your pup in this sunny beach town!

Where to Stay

Tampa Bay stretches from the sandy beaches of St Pete and Clearwater to the downtown metropolitan cities of St Pete and Tampa. There are plenty of dog-friendly places to stay, just depends on the vibe you are going for. Stay in each area to experience the most or pick one area and drive around to experience it all!

Downtown/South Tampa

Looking for a foodie haven with lots to do all in walking distance? Stay in downtown Tampa or South Tampa. Also the home to The Lightning, Buccaneers, & Tampa Yankees.

-Aloft

-Airbnb recommendation

Downtown St. Petersburg

For a slower pace, boutiques, beautiful parks, and outdoor bars, stay in Downtown St. Pete. Also the home to the Tampa Bay Rays.

-The Vinoy

-Hyatt Place

St. Pete Beach

Some of the best beach hotels in the area, amongst one of America's top rated beaches!

-Post Card Inn

-Don Cesear

Treasure Island

A locals haven! Beautiful beaches in a small beach town. Make sure to spend some time at Caddy's Beach Bar.

-Airbnb Recommendation

Dunedin

Cutest beach town with access to dog beaches, restaurants, shopping, & Blue Jays spring training!

-Airbnb Recommendation 1

-Airbnb Recommendation 2

What to Do

Bring your pup just about anywhere you'd want to go in the Tampa Bay area. Here are our favorite dog-friendly activities from the beach to the bar!

Dog Friendly Beaches

-Honeymoon Island in Dunedin

-Davis Island in South Tampa

Bayshore Boulevard

Longest consecutive sidewalk on the bay. Rent a bike, run, or take a walk along the boulevard. Make sure to keep an eye out for dolphins, manatee, & sting rays! Check out the beautiful houses too. Grab brunch or shop around in Hyde Park Village after!

Tampa Riverwalk

The Riverwalk connects tons of restaurants and bars along the Hillsborough River & Tampa Bay. Great for strolling, eating, and enjoying a cocktail or two :)

Boating

- Tampa Eboats

- Rental Boats

- Dog Friendly sightseeing boat tour

Farmer's Markets

- Hyde Park Fresh Market

- Downtown St Pete

Dog Bars & Parks

- Plant Park

- Vinoy Park

- The Dog Bar

- Curtis Hixon Park - Look up events around the time you plan to visit! They are typically dog friendly. From Bark in the Park to Oktoberfest to Lightning Hockey Watch parties!

- Dog Day at the Rays

Where to Eat & Drink

Tampa is alllll about the outdoor eating and therefore your dog-friendly food options are endless. Here are just some of our favorites.

South Tampa

- Daily Eats

- Ava Restaurant

- On Swann

- Irish 31

- Fresh Kitchen

- World of Beer

- Buddy Brew Coffee

Seminole Heights

- Angry Chair Brewery

- The C House

Downtown Tampa/Tampa Riverwalk

- Armature Works

- Ulele

- The Sail Pavilion

- Columbia Riverwalk

- Sparkman Wharf

Ybor

- Coppertail

Downtown St Pete

- The Vinoy

- Park & Rec

- The Avenue

- The Hangar

- The Dog Bar

- 3 Daughters Brewery

Dunedin/Clearwater

- Crown & Bull

- Clearwater Brewing Company

- Dunedin Coffee Company & Bakery

Eat without the pup

- Berns (This is a Tampa must! The best steaks and the largest wine cellar & wine collection in the world!)

- Hall on Franklin

- The Getaway

- Columbia

What to Bring

From the Beach to the Bar Essentials

Be sure to share your travels with us in the comments or on instagram!

🐾 Wren

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