Little Legs, Big Adventures — The Best Things to Do with Young Kids Near Treasure Island, FL

No crowds, no rough surf, just wide open white sand and that gorgeous Gulf water. Little legs were made for beaches like this. 🌊

Traveling with little ones takes a special kind of planning — you need enough variety to keep everyone happy, enough downtime to avoid meltdowns, and ideally a mix of free and paid activities so you don't come home broke. The good news? Treasure Island and the surrounding Gulf Coast area is genuinely one of the best destinations in Florida for families with young children. The beach is calm and shallow, the area is walkable, and there is no shortage of things to see, do, and explore. Here's our local guide to making the most of your family vacation with the little ones in tow!

Vegan Friendly Restaurants Near Treasure Island, FL — A Non-Vegan's Honest Guide

 

Full disclosure — I am not vegan. Not even a little bit. 😄 But my guests are, and after two vegan guests in a row asked me about plant-based dining options, I put together this list. The St. Pete area has a genuinely impressive plant-based dining scene — there is no shortage of incredible options! Have a recommendation we missed? Email us at funshinepropertiesfl@gmail.com — our vegan guests are counting on you! 🌱

The Local's Guide to Lunch & Dinner Near Treasure Island, FL — Our Honest Favorites

Caddy's rooftop bar, 4th of July. Just another perfectly ordinary evening on Treasure Island. 😄🎆

🍽️ Lunch & Dinner

From barefoot beach bars to candlelit waterfront dining, the Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach area has something for every mood and every occasion. These are the places we actually go — the ones we recommend to every single guest without hesitation.

The Local's Guide to Breakfast & Brunch Near Treasure Island, FL — Our Honest Favorites

The struggle is real. Café Soleil to my house is exactly 4.2 miles. These pastries made it 4.2 miles. Barely. 🥐

 

One of the questions I get most from guests is "where should we eat?" And honestly, after 20 years of living here, I have a lot of feelings about this. 😄 This is the first installment of our ongoing local dining guide — written from the perspective of two people who have eaten their way around Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and beyond. These are our genuine opinions, not sponsored recommendations. Some of these places we've been going to for years. A few are newer discoveries. All of them are worth your time. We'll keep adding to this list as we find new favorites — and if YOU discover somewhere amazing that we should try, tell us in the comments! We are always on the lookout for our next great meal.

15 Things to Do with Teenagers in Treasure Island, FL — The Ultimate Gulf Coast Teen Guide

The only argument your teens will lose on this vacation — whether or not the Treasure Island sunset was worth putting the phone down for. (Spoiler: it was.) 📸

 

Traveling with teenagers can feel like a high-stakes negotiation — they're too old for sandcastles but too young to be left to their own devices. The good news? Treasure Island and the surrounding Gulf Coast area is genuinely one of the best destinations in Florida for teens. Between the beach action, water sports, nearby attractions, and a surprising amount of "actually cool" things to do, you might even hear the words "this is awesome" — and mean it. Here's your guide to keeping teens happy while staying in Treasure Island.

The Perfect Largo, FL Getaway — Why Savvy Travelers Are Skipping the Crowded Beaches

Florida's Gulf Coast is one of the most visited destinations in the country — which means the best-known beaches can get crowded, the popular areas can feel touristy, and finding a truly peaceful place to land isn't always easy. But savvy travelers know that the real gems are often just a few miles off the beaten path. Enter: Largo, Florida — and one of our favorite little hideaways, Funshine Flamingo's Nest.

Your private patio welcomes you the moment you arrive — a peaceful little corner of Largo that's entirely yours. 🦩

Treasure Island vs. St. Pete Beach: Which Florida Gulf Coast Destination is Right for You?

Sunset Beach, Treasure Island — wide, uncrowded, and one of Florida's best-kept secrets. (Taken right across the street from Funshine Sunset Beach.)

Planning a Gulf Coast Florida vacation and can't decide between Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach? You're not alone — it's one of the most common questions we hear from guests. Both are gorgeous, sun-soaked barrier islands on Tampa Bay's doorstep, but they have distinct personalities. Here's your honest, locals-perspective guide to help you choose.