Guidebook for Tarpon Springs
Food Scene
The sponge docks are known for several Greek restaurants, as well as Seafood. Our favorite Seafood place is Rusty Bellies, and you shouldn't miss the chance to eat at world famous, Hellas.
You can also take a boat tour to see dolphins and other local sea life or charter a fishing trip from the docks. The best part about this place is that every weekend, there is some kind of event, festival or gathering going on. A great place to visit! https://spongedocks.net/
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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdThe sponge docks are known for several Greek restaurants, as well as Seafood. Our favorite Seafood place is Rusty Bellies, and you shouldn't miss the chance to eat at world famous, Hellas.
You can also take a boat tour to see dolphins and other local sea life or charter a fishing trip from the docks. The best part about this place is that every weekend, there is some kind of event, festival or gathering going on. A great place to visit! https://spongedocks.net/
Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro
17 N Safford AveGreat Italian food and hangout.
Great breakfast, dinner and off the road bar to hang out on the marina.
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Davidson's Dockside Restaurant
527 Anclote RdGreat breakfast, dinner and off the road bar to hang out on the marina.
BJ's Asian Fusion
883 S Pinellas AveChinese, Thai, Sushi, Japanese = Delicious - Delivery
Best Greek restaurant on the docks - water views
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Dimitri's on the Water
690 Dodecanese BlvdBest Greek restaurant on the docks - water views
Great small Greek eatery on the Pinellas Trail.
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Toula's Trailside Cafe
11 S Safford AveGreat small Greek eatery on the Pinellas Trail.
Drinks & Nightlife
Charming downtown Tarpon includes several great bars and restaurants. Johnny's is great to hang out, drink beer and eat BBQ. They also have an awesome Sunday brunch starting at 9:30 with a bloody mary and mimosa bar.
https://www.johnnystaphousegrill.com/
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Johnny's Taphouse and Grill
224 East Tarpon AvenueCharming downtown Tarpon includes several great bars and restaurants. Johnny's is great to hang out, drink beer and eat BBQ. They also have an awesome Sunday brunch starting at 9:30 with a bloody mary and mimosa bar.
https://www.johnnystaphousegrill.com/
Iconic place to see a great sunset and have a few drinks.
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Captain Jacks Waterfront Bar and Grille
21 Oscar Hill RdIconic place to see a great sunset and have a few drinks.
Bumpa’s Fish Shack Tarpon Springs
900 N Pinellas AveFresh seafood, drinks and tropical music. Fun outdoor venue.
Parks & Nature
Fred Howard is a mile from the studio and is easily accessible by bike, car or a short walk. Outside of the beautiful beach location, it is a park with short trails, places to picnic and fish. It is the place to be in the summer as well as the cooler months for the best sunsets around.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/06_howard.htm
A half mile past Fred Howard is another beach that offers free concerts on Thursday nights in the summer as well as a great place to swim and watch marine life. It is not surprising to catch site of dolphins swimming right off shore.
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Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrFred Howard is a mile from the studio and is easily accessible by bike, car or a short walk. Outside of the beautiful beach location, it is a park with short trails, places to picnic and fish. It is the place to be in the summer as well as the cooler months for the best sunsets around.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/06_howard.htm
A half mile past Fred Howard is another beach that offers free concerts on Thursday nights in the summer as well as a great place to swim and watch marine life. It is not surprising to catch site of dolphins swimming right off shore.
You can hike, bike or walk the trail. Pick it up in Tarpon and take it all the way to Clearwater.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/fred-marquis-pinellas-trail/
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Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
Fred Marquis Pinellas TrailYou can hike, bike or walk the trail. Pick it up in Tarpon and take it all the way to Clearwater.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/fred-marquis-pinellas-trail/
Arts & Culture
One of the largest Epiphany celebrations in the United States takes place January the 6th of each year to celebrate the sanctification of the waters and the immersion of the cross in the Spring Bayou on 'Cross Day' or 'Epiphany'. Tarpon Springs is known to drawn thousands each year to honor this Greek tradition
Each year, dozens of boys from Tarpon Springs and neighboring communities dive to retrieve the cross from the bayou's chilly waters. The boy wh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNtORrekHcE
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Spring Bayou
One of the largest Epiphany celebrations in the United States takes place January the 6th of each year to celebrate the sanctification of the waters and the immersion of the cross in the Spring Bayou on 'Cross Day' or 'Epiphany'. Tarpon Springs is known to drawn thousands each year to honor this Greek tradition
Each year, dozens of boys from Tarpon Springs and neighboring communities dive to retrieve the cross from the bayou's chilly waters. The boy wh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNtORrekHcE
Shopping
Outside of the stores you can find on the docks and those on the Tarpon Ave., downtown, Unique Finds is one of Tarpon Springs 7 antique shops. They also offer art classes and sell supplies.
Unique Finds
10 S Pinellas AveOutside of the stores you can find on the docks and those on the Tarpon Ave., downtown, Unique Finds is one of Tarpon Springs 7 antique shops. They also offer art classes and sell supplies.
Getting Around
Tarpon is located in Northern Pinellas County. Palm Harbor, Dunedin and famous Clearwater Beach are just a few miles South. The Jolley Trolley is an efficient and fun great way to make your way from Tarpon to Clearwater while stopping to pick up other travelers in each of these small cities.
For more information, visit: https://www.psta.net/riding-psta/schedulesmap/jolley-trolley-coastal-route-psta-passes-accepted/
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Clearwater Jolley Trolley
410 N Myrtle AveTarpon is located in Northern Pinellas County. Palm Harbor, Dunedin and famous Clearwater Beach are just a few miles South. The Jolley Trolley is an efficient and fun great way to make your way from Tarpon to Clearwater while stopping to pick up other travelers in each of these small cities.
For more information, visit: https://www.psta.net/riding-psta/schedulesmap/jolley-trolley-coastal-route-psta-passes-accepted/