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Safety Harbor

Small Old Tampa Bay city with a walkable Main Street, a historic spa resort and a Tocobaga mound

Safety Harbor is a small city on the western shore of Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas County.

Main Street is the town's center, a few walkable blocks of shops, galleries and restaurants running toward the bay, with a weekly Sunday market.

Safety HarborUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Main Street
  • Espiritu Santo Springs
  • Tocobaga temple mound
  • Waterfront pier
  • Pink elephant art center

Good for

  • Day trips
  • Art and history
  • Spa getaways
  • Walkable afternoons

Landmarks

  • Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
  • Philippe Park and the Safety Harbor Site mound
  • Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center
  • Safety Harbor Art & Music Center
  • Fire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial Pier
  • Waterfront Park

Getting there

Safety Harbor is on the Pinellas side of Old Tampa Bay, about 14 miles from Tampa International Airport by road and about 20 miles from St. Petersburg. Main Street runs down to the bay, so downtown, the waterfront and the resort can be explored on foot.

Where to eat, drink and play in Safety Harbor

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