Welcome to Tampa (Clearwater) Florida

Tampa was first visited by Pánfilo de Narváez in 1528 and is located on the gulf coast of Florida.

Many visitors from all over the world come to Tampa to have fun or just relax on one of Florida's best beaches. The list of things to do is practically endless. You can boat, snorkel, fish and of course our fishing is spectacular.

If you are planning a trip to Florida, Tampa is a must visit if you love reeling in the big one!

Tarpon Springs and Clearwater Florida are all located near the Tampa Bay area and are great fishing spots if you're into Gulf coast fishing. There are many boats you can rent time on and they will take you out and set you up.

Tampa Bay's very own Gasparilla Pirate Festival is an unforgettable event!

The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a lot like Mardi Gras held in Pensacola but this festival is held in October. As you may know the people from Tampa are proud of their pirate heritage and this gives them a chance to really show it. Travel tip: Bring lots of beads ;) The pirate theme is actually pretty fun as it gives adults the rare opportunity to get drunk and dress up like a pirate. Another way to look at it is like an all out Halloween festival with a pirate theme.

Tampa is more than just one of the best Florida beaches and gulf fishing spots. Tampa's Downtown bar scene is amazing!

Not many cities have a downtown bar scene like Tampa does. Tampa has an entire area for people to walk around from bar to bar right on the bay. It's really something else and the sights over the bay at night can be a real mood setter. If you like the night life then you should be sure to check out the scene here in Tampa sometime.

Are you looking for family fun in Tampa Florida? Look no further!

Perhaps Tampa's biggest attraction is it's amusement parks. The most popular park is Busch Gardens. Located only eight miles from downtown Tampa, this 335-acre park is home to 3,400 animals and numerous heart stopping rides. The Kumba roller coaster, which races across the tracks at over 60 mph, will leave the stomach feeling like it has become the new home to a family of butterflies. Live entertainment, shopping, and dining are also abundant. Time to cool off? Head over to Adventure Island which is affiliated with Busch Gardens. Waterslides, artificial

wave pools and a lazy river provide hours of entertainment for family members of all ages. Tampa is also home to the Florida Aquarium. Over 4300 specimens are on display including over 550 species native to Florida. This sure to be an interesting visit if you love wildlife!