Neighborhood · Tampa

West Tampa

Historic cigar-era neighborhood west of the Hillsborough River, anchored by Howard Avenue and Macfarlane Park

West Tampa spreads across the west bank of the Hillsborough River, with Howard Avenue and Armenia Avenue as its main streets.

Today it blends longtime Latin families with new townhomes and apartments, small shops and Latin eateries along Howard, Armenia and Columbus Drive.

TampaUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Cigar factory heritage
  • Howard Avenue
  • Macfarlane Park
  • Cuban and Spanish roots
  • West Tampa Historic District

Good for

  • History walks
  • Latin food crawls
  • Park time
  • Neighborhood murals

Landmarks

  • West Tampa Historic District
  • Macfarlane Park
  • Centro Espanol de West Tampa
  • West Tampa Free Public Library
  • Rey Park
  • Salcines Park

Getting there

From downtown cross the Hillsborough River on Kennedy Boulevard or Cass and Fortune Street bridges; Howard Avenue and Armenia Avenue are the walkable corridors. I-275 runs through the neighborhood, and the West Riverwalk will add a riverside route as segments open.

Where to eat, drink and play in West Tampa

8 places in West Tampa made our Tampa Bay guides, including Florida Bakery, Happy Fish Peruvian Fusion Restaurant, La Segunda Bakery & Cafe. Each one links to the guide that picked it.

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