Emily & Jacob
Emily & Jacob
Things to Do, Eat, and Drink
Places to Explore
Prior to meeting Jacob in northern Florida in February 2021, Emily spent nine years living in the Tampa Bay Area. The following are some of Emily's favorite places to visit. Keep scrolling for recommendations on food and drink!
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
The Sundial
shopping and restaurant center with a movie theater
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
Great Explorations Children's Museum
a short ride from downtown and directly next to the Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens
lovely botanical garden a short ride from downtown
St. Pete Beach Access
*please note that the beaches are roughly 20 minutes from downtown*
Pass-a-Grille Beach
*please note that the beaches are roughly 20 minutes from downtown*
St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
Places to Eat
While you can't go wrong with most St. Pete restaurants, here are a few of Emily's favorites in a variety of price ranges. Keep scrolling for places to drink!
9 Bangkok Restaurant
Snapper's Sea Grill
the best restaurant at the beach
* about 25 minutes from downtown*
Ice Cream - Because It's Good For You
Keep scrolling for places to drink!
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
Larry's Ice Cream & Gelatos
the best ice cream in all of St. Pete (probably the world)
*25 minutes from downtown - located at the beach*
Places To Drink
Mandarin Hide
Emily's favorite bar to start, end, or spend the whole night.
*not a lot of tables, but there is a small back patio*
Ruby's Elixir
excellent option for live music - typically jazz and funk
Five Bucks Drinkery
not everything is five bucks, but you get the idea...
Birchwood Canopy
rooftop bar in The Birchwood Hotel
Pier Teaki
tiki bar vibes with waterfront views
Welcome To The Farm
for anyone interested in a country bar with live music