๐ด Tampa & Clearwater | 4-Day Detailed Travel Guide ๐๏ธ
๐ Tampa/Clearwater, Florida A perfect spring break destination for East Coast students! ๐โ๏ธ Day 1๏ธโฃ: NYC JFK โ๏ธ Tampa โ Clearwater Beach ๐ฌ Arrived at Tampa at 11 AM ๐ Took a shuttle to pick up rental car โ lines were long! ๐จ Checked into Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa ๐ Arrived at Clearwater Beach by 1 PM โ parked at hotel parking ๐ฎ Lunch at Badfins โ a Mexican-inspired beachside pub ๐น ๐ Changed into swimsuits and spent the afternoon lounging at the hotel & beach โ the white sand is super soft! ๐ฌ Little Toot Dolphin Tour at 6:45 PM 5-min walk from hotel | Sunset time slot ๐ 1h 15min | $30 per person High chance of spotting dolphins ๐ฌ + incredibly photogenic sunset! ๐ Tips: Bring a jacket | Not rocky (no seasickness) | Book Tour II for sunset | Check weather in advance ๐ฆ Dinner at The Salty Crab โ seafood feast! ๐ฆ Day 2๏ธโฃ: Clearwater Beach โ Tampa City ๐ Morning: Swam at hotel pool + chilled ๐ Lunch at hotel bar โ recommended: grilled chicken wings + doughnut holes + drinks ๐ป ๐ฏ Late lunch at Mioโs Middle Eastern Grill ๐ฅ โ Rain cut the day short โ drove early to Tampa ๐จ Checked into Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Westshore (near airport) ๐ฃ Dinner at Izakaya Tori โ Japanese pub-style dining ๐ฑ Day 3๏ธโฃ: Manatee Adventure Day! ๐ฆฆ Three Sisters Springs Center Entry: $12.5/person | Free parking Walked 15min to boardwalk to see manatee springsโฆ but saw none ๐ข ๐ถ Weeki Wachee Kayaking โ booked official tour 2hr gentle downstream paddle โ not too tiring! Stay centered to avoid branches ๐ฟ Saw a manatee up close! + stunning views โ deservedly called โLittle Jiuzhaigou of North Americaโ ๐ โ๏ธ Tip: Visit both places on sunny days! ๐ฝ๏ธ Dinner at Ulele โ must-try seafood paella! ๐ฅ ๐จ Stayed at same hotel as Day 2 Day 4๏ธโฃ: Tampa City Exploration ๐ฅช Brunch at LA Teresita โ Cuban cuisine ๐จ๐บ ๐ถ Ybor City โ historic district stroll ๐ฌ Visited JC Newman Cigar Co. โ saw live hand-rolled cigar making ๐งจ โ๏ธ Flew back home in the afternoon ๐จ Hotel Summary: Hyatt Regency Clearwater: Great location, perfect for relaxing ๐ Marriott Fairfield Inn: Near airport, convenient for dining & exploring ๐ ๐ก Tips: Wear sunscreen & sunglasses โ sun is strong! โ๏ธ๐ Pack extra clothes for water activities ๐๐ Check out my individual food posts for restaurant details! ๐ฝ๏ธ #Tampa #Clearwater #TravelGuide #SpringBreak #FloridaTravel ๐๐ธ