WHAT'S GOOD IN THE 'HOOD - TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay is a diverse and growing community focused on bringing even more to our doors. From historic neighborhoods to newly created communities and gorgeous beaches to farms, the Tampa Bay area delivers. Owning Tampa means you can carve out a piece of this city for your future and making your dreams come true. City leaders are commited to bringing culture, industry, opportunity and affordability to Tampa Bay. This is the premiere place of possibilities. Get started here or let us show you that special spot you're looking for.
GOOD FOOD & PORCH PARTIES
TAMPAHEIGHTS
Known as the first suburb of Tampa, this neighborhood was established in the 1800s. Features restored bungalows with neighborhood porch parties and great hangouts. When you live here: Rent a bike on Coast Ride Share, Bicycle the Riverwalk and then cruise the Pirate River Taxi back. Cool kids - sip lattes at the Foundation, get hot at Gaze Yoga, buy produce at Oceanic, grab an organic bite at Cafe Hey or Ulele and scrumptious brunch at The Hall on Franklin
Must do: First Friday porch party
UPSCALE & TRENDY
HYDE PARK
Hyde Park Dating back to the late 1800s this established neighborhood has classic bungalows, Spanish Mediterranean casitas and new construction. When you live here:Jog on Bayshore, let the kids play at Kate Jackson park, take the pups to Downtown Dogs and enjoy live music in the Village. Throw-back to the 20s with Corpse Revivers at Ciro’s Speakeasy, POX burgers at Goody Goody, get sugared at Sprinkles and resurrect treasures from Schiller’s.
Must do - Bern’s dessert room (you have to go at least once, it’s a classic)
ARTS & CULTURE
DOWNTOWN
A focus of revitalization, downtown Tampa features culture, arts, community, work and play. Sprinkled with beautifully restored historic buildings, downtown blends the best of old and new. Curtis Hixon Park, our central park, regularly hosts concerts, sports events, art shows and more. Check one out or simply enjoy the riverfront sunshine. Downtown is THE Spot for the newest restaurants, trendy bars and urban living. Be walking steps from all the excitement with amazing views in one of downtown's new condo developments.
Must do - Coast Ride share down the Riverwalk.
NIGHTLIFE & CHICKENS
YBOR CITY
Ybor City is rich with historic Cuban cigar factories. This timeless neighborhood is ever-changing and evolving. Not just a place for night life, Ybor hosts cultural festivals, parades and amazing eateries.When you live here: Roosters wake you. The Tampa Streetcar is your preferred transportation. Cool kids-eat sushi at Samarai Blue, catch a movie at Centro, karaoke at Doppel Decker and imbibe at the Big Easy on 7th.
Must do - Booze Brunch at Gaspar's Grotto
BREWS & FARM2TABLE
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS
Vibrant neighborhood with its beginnings in the early 1900s. Historic homes and walk-ability make this neighborhood great for growing families and millennials alike. When you live here:Grab coffee at Blind Tiger, buy a bike at Velo Champ, ride to Rivercrest Park, sing karaoke at Red Star Rock Bar. Cool kids - eat Cappy's pizza, buy bloody Mary mix at Urban Bungalow, sip espresso at Jet City and play bingo at Brew Bus Terminal.
Must do - Hop On Hop Off
WILD & KID FRIENDLY
THE LOWRY
The Lowry is an up-and-coming area emerging north of Sligh Avenue. An affordable option in the urban core budding with new restaurants and small businesses. Conveniently located and rich with tradition, this is a great place to start your home owning experience or continue to grow your family. When you live here: Get a zoo membership, enjoy free concerts in the park. Cool kids - shop the moonlight market at c1949.
Must do - Sunset Celebration at Zoo Tampa
SHIPS & SHOPPING
THE CHANNEL DISTRICT
Continuing its growth with an emerging vision, this riverfront area is a hub for tourism and change. As Channelside continues its journey new opportunity and living spaces keep sprouting. This is the center of work, live, play with plans for so much more. When you live here: enjoy craft beers at the Pour House, bike to downtown and sail off to the Caribbean.
Must do - enjoy a 1905 salad at Columbia Cafe then catch a Lightning game.
Tampa Bay has so much to offer, we couldn't possibly name them all. Don't see what you're looking for? Meet with us because we're sure there's a perfect spot for you.
OUR GREEN CITY
The City of Tampa maintains and operates over 3,500 acres of parkland with more than 170 parks, 23 community centers, 14 aquatic facilities and over 60 miles of multi-purpose trails. The City of Tampa has many completed and in-progress park improvement projects. Check out the Riverwalk and Water Works Park. The Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, which opened in spring of 2018, features a splash pad for hot summer days and many different types of ballparks for all activity levels. In 2008 Tampa signed on with the Florida Green Building Coalition to improve the bay area's footprint and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tampa is now promoting recycling, developing infrastructure, alternative transportation and many other practices to promote sustainability and protect our natural resources.
