Largo

Day Trips

Touch down at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport and collect a rental car before making the short drive into Largo. Pause for a steaming cup of locally roasted coffee at Amber’s City Café and catch the first glimpse of gently swaying palm trees on Walsingham Road. Settle into your hotel or cozy bed-and-breakfast suite, unpacking and freshening up for the adventures ahead.

Stroll through the shaded paths of Largo Central Park, stopping by the fountain plaza to watch playful koi fish in the pond. Grab a casual lunch of fish tacos and house-made cole slaw at The Long Branch Saloon nearby. Spend some time relaxing on a shaded bench or tossing a frisbee on the open lawn before heading back to your room for a brief rest.

Drive down to Indian Rocks Beach for a breathtaking Floridian sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Savor fresh grouper sandwiches and mango margaritas at Bon Appétit Beach Café on the boardwalk while the sky turns brilliant shades of orange and pink. Return to Largo and enjoy a laid-back stroll around your neighborhood, spotting twinkling Christmas lights (if in season) or listening to live music drifting out from local bars.

Begin your day at Largo Central Park with a guided yoga session under the canopy of ancient oaks on the Meadow Lawn. Afterward, pop over to Heritage Village to explore seven historic buildings, including a 19th-century schoolhouse and citrus packing plant. Take your time reading interpretive plaques as costumed docents demonstrate pioneer-era crafts.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside Lake Largo—complete with citrus fruits and homemade sandwiches from Heritage Village’s weekend market. Wander along the Pinellas Trail, connecting the park to nearby communities, and keep your eyes peeled for sandhill cranes and ruby-throated hummingbirds. Pause at the outdoor amphitheater to watch local artisans set up for the next performance.

Head to the Largo Cultural Center for a live theater or dance performance featuring works from local ensembles. Savor artisanal wood-fired pizzas at Caddy’s Pizza & More en route, pairing each slice with a craft soda from a Florida microbrewery. Cap off the night with an evening stroll through the park’s lantern-lit pathways before returning to your accommodations.

Wake up early for a guided birdwatching tour through the Florida Botanical Gardens, where gopher tortoises burrow beneath scrubland and orchids dangle from live oaks. Learn about native plant conservation efforts from a volunteer curator while inhaling the heady scent of jasmine and honeysuckle. Take photographs of vibrant wildflowers carpeting the trails and discover butterfly-attracting milkweed clusters.

Drive a few minutes to Moccasin Lake Nature Park and walk the boardwalk over reflective wetlands, scanning for garter snakes and painted turtles sunning on lily pads. Refuel with a gourmet picnic from Fresh Harvest Market, enjoying artisan cheeses and flatbread crackers. Visit the nature center’s live-animal exhibit to meet rescued raptors and learn about their rehabilitation stories.

Return to the hotel for a quick refresh, then head to Seminole City Brewing for their rotating seasonal ales on the shaded patio. Pick a flight of IPAs, stouts, and fruit-forward sours, pairing each with wood-fired flatbreads topped with local produce. Listen to acoustic guitar performances as fire pits flicker, casting warm glows across the outdoor seating area.

Set off before sunrise to catch soft pink light spilling across the Gulf at Indian Rocks Beach. Enjoy a beachside breakfast at Guppy's on the Beach, savoring fluffy omelets and fresh-squeezed orange juice with your toes in the sand. Afterward, rent stand-up paddleboards and glide over calm turquoise waters, spotting shadowy fish darting below.

Head inland for a fresh catch lunch at Crabby Bill’s on Gulf Boulevard, devouring stone crab claws or blackened mahi-mahi tacos. Explore the nearby John’s Pass Boardwalk in Madeira Beach, weaving through souvenir shops, art galleries, and saltwater taffy counters. Charter a dolphin-watching cruise in the afternoon, cruising past mangrove islets and listening as playful porpoises breach alongside the bow.

Dine at Salt Rock Grill where panoramic water views accompany miso-glazed sea bass and handcrafted tropical cocktails. Wander back along the boardwalk under string lights, stopping at an ice cream parlor for a scoop of locally churned passionfruit sorbet. Drive home as the moonlight shimmers across the Gulf and the gentle ocean breeze lulls you into vacation mode.

Float through a contemporary art exhibit at the Largo Cultural Center gallery, absorbing colorful acrylic landscapes and abstract sculptures by Florida-based artists. Join an interactive morning workshop on screen printing or clay modeling led by resident artists. Bring home a personalized memento of your creative exploration.

Stop for lunch at the nearby Sandpearl Café, sampling Gulf shrimp po’boys and crunchy farm-to-table salads. Return to the cultural center for a backstage tour, meeting cast members rehearsing the evening’s chamber music concert. Learn about the venue’s history and unique acoustical design from a knowledgeable docent.

Dress up for an elegant chamber orchestra performance in the main hall, where warm wood panels and intimate seating create an immersive listening experience. Sip a glass of Florida Chardonnay during intermission while gazing out at the lit-up palm trees beyond the glass lobby. After the final encore, discuss your favorite movements over a late-night coffee at a cozy bistro on West Bay Drive.

Fuel up with a hearty breakfast at Waffle Love in downtown Largo before renting bikes and helmets for a day on the famed Pinellas Trail. Begin pedaling north through verdant tree tunnels, passing murals depicting local wildlife and historical scenes. Pause at Riviera Bay for panoramic views of Boca Ciega Bay and watch sailboats glide across the water.

Pack a deli lunch from Page 104 Craft Kitchen & Bar to enjoy at Taylor Park Pavilion, stretching out on a blanket beside tranquil fishing ponds. Continue your ride southbound, spotting playful otters and native saltmarsh fleabane along the way. Stop at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor to climb the observation deck and learn about the site’s Tocobaga Indian heritage.

Return to Largo just before sunset and unwind with a cold draft beer at Grace in the Gulf, a laid-back brewery featuring rotating taps and live local bands. Indulge in stone-baked flatbreads topped with Smoky Gouda and caramelized onions. Let the rhythmic music and warm sea breeze wash away the last vestiges of your cycling exertion.

Drive across the stunning Courtney Campbell Causeway into St. Petersburg, parking beneath the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Explore the Dali Museum’s surrealist masterpieces, marveling at melting clocks and enigmatic landscapes. Sip a Spanish-style cortado at the museum’s outdoor terrace overlooking the waterfront.

Wander through the Chihuly Collection at the Morean Arts Center to admire towering glass sculptures in jewel-toned hues. Grab a gourmet taco flight and papaya slaw at The Getaway before heading to the Sunken Gardens, discovering centuries-old ficus trees and cascading butterfly habitats. Stroll along Central Avenue for boutique shopping and street art murals.

Return to Largo for dinner at Bonefish Grill, ordering the blackened swordfish and lobster-and-shrimp-stuffed mushrooms. Follow up with a nightcap at Tarpon River Brewing, sampling small-batch IPAs and barrel-aged stouts. Toast to new memories while listening to a rotating lineup of local performers in their intimate taproom.

Embark on a guided eco-boat tour from John's Pass Marina, skirting mangrove islets and heading toward the pristine Shell Key Preserve. Feel the sea breeze as you disembark onto the uninhabited barrier island, where sugary-white sand dunes meet turquoise shallows. Search for coquina shells and listen as a naturalist points out nesting shorebirds.

Spread out a beach blanket under a sea oat–dotted dune and enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch of smoked turkey wraps and tropical fruit skewers. Wade into the gentle surf for a snorkeling adventure, spotting juvenile snappers and schools of shimmering sardines. Attend a short beach cleanup session afterward, collecting stray plastics and contributing to local conservation efforts.

Return to Largo for an early dinner at the Island Way Grill, facing the marina to watch fishing boats bob in the golden sunset. Feast on sesame-crusted tuna and baby asparagus drizzled with yuzu vinaigrette. Wander through the nearby marine-themed shops, picking up seashell jewelry or handmade driftwood frames as souvenirs.

Kick off the day at the St. Pete–Clearwater Boutique Coffee Co. for pour-over espresso and house-made pastries. Take a walking food tour through Veteran’s Memorial Park, sampling gourmet empanadas, artisanal cheeses, and citrus-infused gelato from local vendors. Chat with farmers and chefs at the weekend market to learn about regional ingredients.

Embark on a self-guided brewery crawl along West Bay Drive, visiting Hidden Springs Ale Works, Pinellas Ale Works, and White Elephant Brewing. Tuck into loaded pretzel bites and charcuterie boards as you sample experimental sours and barrel-aged stouts. Learn about the brewing process from behind-the-scenes tours of stainless-steel fermenters and oak casks.

Dine al fresco at JH’s on the Bay, savoring grilled lobster tail and Caribbean jerk chicken while gazing over Boca Ciega Bay. Order a signature rum punch and watch as string lights flicker on the tiki huts lining the shoreline. End the night with a leisurely stroll back to your hotel, serenaded by live steel-drum rhythms drifting from the beachfront stage.

Ease into tranquility with an early-morning yoga and meditation session on the veranda of a boutique Largo spa. Indulge in a hot-stone massage and tropical salt scrub that leaves your skin glowing like sunlit sand. Savor a spa-provided fruit smoothie infused with pineapple, coconut water, and local honey.

After a light quinoa salad at the spa café, spend the afternoon lounging poolside with a good book and an icy cucumber-mint infused water. Take advantage of the sauna and eucalyptus steam room, letting every worry melt away. Join an afternoon tea ceremony in the Zen garden, nibbling on delicate tea sandwiches and calm herbal brews.

Cap your Largo adventure by booking a private beachfront cabana—complete with candlelight and a chilled bottle of prosecco—for a bespoke sunset dinner. Feast on Caribbean-spiced mahi-mahi, grilled pineapple skewers, and key lime panna cotta as the sky glows in magenta hues. Reflect on your ten-day journey under a canopy of twinkling stars before packing up and preparing for departure.