Restaurants Accessible By Water

Ashley Street Grill

Best known for its fresh gulf seafood, this is a fine dining grill. The restaurant focuses on contemporary American, European and French. Expect the average entrée to cost for the most part in the range of $12 to $20, and people are quite appropriate when dressed business casual.

You`ll be able to take in the view of Hillsborough River and The University of Tampa Skyline from many seats at this restaurant. Structurally, the restaurant utilizes a good deal of glass and windows. The restaurant has a contemporary and fashionable European style décor. The interior is accented by wood tones, enhanced by contemporary artwork and flowers at the tables, and the lighting is soft. Tables are covered with linen tableclothes, and there are hardwood floors.

The establishment is spacious with seating for 90 people. It is intimate and romantic and attracts a mature and classy clientele.

 

Jackson's Bistro

Jackson's Bistro opened on Harbour Island in 1997 and has been witness to a rapidly changing downtown Tampa. Because it is locally owned and independently managed, Jackson's can keep up with the demands of an ever evolving Tampa and deliver the upscale experience and tremendous value that our customers demand.

 

Beaches

Egmont Key

Although this park is primarily a wildlife refuge, it can be a personal refuge - a place to relax and collect shells along secluded, pristine beaches. Accessible only by private boat, Egmont Key has a unique natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. During the 19th century, the island served as a camp for captured Seminoles at the end of the Third Seminole War and was later occupied by the Union Navy during the Civil War. In 1898, as the Spanish - American War threatened, Fort Dade was built on the island and remained active until 1923. After touring the historic sites and trails, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach.

 

Fishing Spots

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning Florida's Tampa Bay, is the world's longest bridge with a cable-stayed main span, with a length of 29,040 feet (exactly 5.5 miles or approximately 8.85 km).It is part of I-275 (SR 93) and US 19 (SR 55), connecting St. Petersburg in Pinellas County and Terra Ceia in Manatee County, Florida, passing through Hillsborough County waters. Construction of the current bridge began in 1982, and the completed bridge was dedicated on February 7, 1987.

This is a great spot for fishing!

 

Shopping Locations

Event Calendar

Fishing

  • Conveniently located to Tampa Bay, the Skyway Bridge, and miles of backcounty waters. 
  • Tarpon - April to September
    Pompano, Permit - April to August
    Spanish Mackerel - March to December
  • Fishing for:
  • Snook, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Cobia, Jack, Grouper, Snapper ,Duck or Dove, Pigeon, Hog
  • The flats and backcountry waters in and around Tampa Bay
    offer some of the finest fishing grounds in the world for
    Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout and Cobia.