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South Tampa

Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park and the neighborhoods of Tampa's southern peninsula

South Tampa is the large residential and commercial part of Tampa on the Interbay Peninsula, between Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay.

The waterfront is the main draw.

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Known for

  • Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk
  • Hyde Park Village
  • SoHo nightlife
  • Davis Islands
  • Bayfront parks
  • MacDill Air Force Base

Good for

  • Waterfront walks and runs
  • Upscale shopping and dining
  • Nightlife
  • Skyline views

Landmarks

  • Bayshore Boulevard and its waterfront sidewalk
  • Hyde Park Village
  • Ballast Point Park
  • Davis Islands and Tampa General Hospital
  • Picnic Island Park
  • MacDill Air Force Base

Getting there

Dale Mabry Highway, Howard and Armenia Avenues, and Bayshore Boulevard are the main routes from downtown and the interstates, and the Selmon Expressway's west extension links toward Gandy Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge to Pinellas. The area is spread out, so most trips are by car, though Bayshore, Hyde Park and Davis Islands are pleasant on foot.

Where to eat, drink and play in South Tampa

27 places in South Tampa made our Tampa Bay guides, including Salt Shack on the Bay, Bern's Steak House, bartaco. Each one links to the guide that picked it.

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Upcoming events in South Tampa

Clear the Shelter Adoption Event at Mercy Full Project
Free
Clear the Shelter Adoption Event at Mercy Full Project
Sat, Nov 7