Ferg's is the unofficial hangout for Rays fans - and it's not a bad spot to grab a burger or some wings before a ballgame, either. (The Short List: Top 5 places to eat before a Rays game.) Read more.
Part outdoor beer garden, part indoor pub, part live-music venue, this is one of the Bay's most versatile hangouts. Great beer, killer jukebox, eclectic crowd. (The Short List: Top 5 beer bars.) Read more.
Welcoming beachcombers since 1926, there's usually live music on the porch and sunsets are always free. The Short List: one of our top 5 best restaurants to watch the sunset. Read more.
Views from this 500-acre park are breathtaking, especially at sunset, one of the reasons Caladesi regularly shows up on Dr. Beach's list of top 10 U.S. beaches. (The Short List: Top 5 beaches.) Read more.
The quirky atmosphere is as eclectic as the musical offerings at Skipper's, which is part outdoor venue, part restaurant, part bar and all laid-back fun. (The Short List: Top 5 live music venues.) Read more.
Boasting 100+ beers from around the world (and dozens of wines), The Independent is the coolest bar in St Pete to get some "liquid culture." Just don't ask about that thing hanging in the corner. -WV Read more.
Go to Independent and try a beer you've never heard of. It's easy to do. Read more.
Dine, drink and people-watch from a gated outdoor area that spares you the repetitive chatter that often accompanies venturing out with your dog. (The Short List: Top 5 dog-friendly restaurants.) Read more.