Welcome to Tampa Bay
From downtown Tampa’s riverwalk to St. Pete’s museums and Clearwater’s beaches, the bay area blends city energy with Gulf sunsets. Highlights and sample events are below.
EXPLORE
Riverwalk & waterfront
Stroll the Tampa Riverwalk, watch boats on the bay, and hop between parks, cafes, and public art.
Ybor City & history
Brick streets, cigar heritage, late-night spots, and some of the best Cuban sandwiches in the state.
Museums & culture
The Dali in St. Petersburg, the Tampa Museum of Art, and live music from jazz clubs to arena shows.
Beaches & islands
Clearwater, St. Pete Beach, and Caladesi-style day trips — white sand and warm Gulf water year-round.
Nature close by
Lettuce Lake Park, Weedon Island preserves, and manatee-viewing spots when the season is right.
Sports & big nights
Lightning hockey, Rays baseball, Bucs football, and rowdy crowds when the home teams are in town.
Sample events on the calendar
Fictional dates and venues for layout demos — swap in real listings when you publish.
Gasparilla Music Festival (preview night)
Fri, Apr 18 · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Local bands, food trucks, and a sunset set over the Hillsborough River.
St. Pete Saturday Market
Sat, Apr 19 · Al Lang Stadium plaza
Makers, produce, coffee, and live acoustic sets along the waterfront.
Tampa Bay History Center — curator talk
Thu, Apr 24 · Channelside
“From steamships to skyscrapers” — a short talk plus Q&A (dummy event).
Sunset paddle & glow tour
Sat, May 3 · Weedon Island launch
Guided kayak outing with LED-lit boards after dark (sample copy only).
Ybor City salsa social
Fri, May 9 · Historic district
Open-level dancing, beginner lesson at 8 p.m., live band at 9 (placeholder).
Clearwater Jazz Holiday (matinee)
Sun, May 11 · Coachman Park
Afternoon set on the lawn — bring a blanket and sunscreen (demo text).