St. Petersburg, Florida
Travel
Downtown St. Pete is where Luke and Shelby have spent most of their days together. From the crisp weather to the smiling faces, nothing feels quite like home more than the heart of Sunshine City. They have become so close with the community that they have become regulars at local shops. They love to take long walks on the pier and take their dog Daisy to the parks and beaches. St. Pete is one of the top ten places to live and most dog friendly city in America. They chose Webb City Cellar, one of their favorite local breweries on Central Ave. for the reception.
Dining
Downtown St. Pete has over 100 unique local restaurants with niche cuisine. From fresh pressed Cuban sandwiches to authentic Italian pasta you can get just about anything your heart craves. Check out some of Luke & Shelby’s favorite places below.
Cassis
1,858 Google reviews
- $$ French American (Click To View Menu)
- 170 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- 8 am - 11 pm
- Next to St. Pete Pier
Poppo's Taqueria
550 Google reviews
- $ Mexican (Click To View Menu)
- 1033 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- 11 am - 9 pm
- Best Tacos in Town
Bodega on Central
3,911 Google reviews
- $ Cuban (Click To View Menu)
- 1180 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- 11 am - 11 pm
- Luke's Personal Favorite
Dalmoros Fresh Pasta To Go
469 Google reviews
- $ Authentic Italian Pasta (Click To View Menu)
- 653 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- 11 am - 2:30 am
- Shelby's Personal Favorite
IL Ritorno
578 Google reviews
- $$$ Contemporary Italian (Click To View Menu)
- 449 Central Ave N #101st, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- 5 pm - 9:30 pm
- Reservations Encouraged
- A Fine Dining Experience
Armature Works Tampa
11,332 Google reviews
- $$ Upscale Food Court (Click To View)
- 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
- 8 am - Midnight
- Multiple Restaurant Options
Hotels
The Hollander
- Our Personal Favorite
2,585 Google reviews
Set in a 1933 building, this warm hotel in the Downtown St. Petersburg is an 11-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and 1 mile from The Dalí Museum.
Relaxed rooms with beachy vibes, a casual restaurant/bar and a coffee shop, as well as a covered terrace. Other amenities include a spa and an outdoor pool with a poolside bar.
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
- High End Experience
3,239 Google reviews 4-star hotel
Occupying an enviable spot along the waterfront in the heart of dynamic downtown St. Petersburg, The Vinoy captures the magic of Florida’s Golden Age and the resort’s rich history through a new, laid-back sophistication and stylish lens.
Built in 1925 and recently fully renovated, this pink landmark resort and spa is across the street from the harbor, and less than a mile from both the St. Petersburg Pier and The Dali Museum.
Upgraded rooms have balconies and pull-out sofas; some have whirlpool tubs. Suites add living and dining areas with separate bedrooms. Wi-Fi is available (fee).
There are 5 restaurants, including a ’20s-style eatery, a coffee shop and a lobby bar. The fitness club offers free classes, and there’s a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub & a sauna, as well as a luxe spa and a golf course.
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown
- Great Value & Location
791 Google reviews
This modern hotel is located on Beach Drive and is walking distance from the St. Pete Pier, Sundial, Baywalk’s shops and restaurants, and 11 minutes’ walk from the Salvador Dalí Museum.
Free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go are offered.
Activities
Whether you are in town for the day, the weekend or a week, we highly recommend checking out all that St. Pete has to offer. We have put together the list below of some of our favorite local attractions and things to do in the area while you are in town. St. Petersburg has a thriving downtown district with a distinctly bohemian culture and many arts and cultural places to visit, including some of the country’s top museums and galleries. Click on any of the activities below to read more about it.
St. Pete holds a Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine—a stretch that began in 1967 and lasted 768 days, making it “Sunshine City” in Florida.
- Salvador Dali Art Muesum
- Sunken Gardens
- St. Pete Pier
- Tropicana Baseball Field
- Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer Field
- Saturday Morning Market
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Dog Bar St. Pete
- Best Local Breweries
- Imagine Museum of Glass Art
- Kayaking at Weedon Island
- Shops on Central Ave
- Shops on Sundial
- Fort DeSoto Beach & Park
- St. Pete Beach
Parking
For our event there will be a parking garage adjacent to the venue (also known as the Publix Parking Garage) there is a floor just for our event for our guests to park at! For those traveling from out of town, parking can be challenging in downtown St. Pete especially on the weekends. There are several options for parking in St. Pete, including metered, time-limited, and free on-street parking, public lots and garages, and residential parking. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact Luke or Shelby Hazelton for assistance.