East Tampa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Tampa
Popular places to visit
Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Orient Park? Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
Tampa Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
St. Petersburg, FL: Imagine Museum Admission Ticket
Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour
!! Flippers Fun Boat !! Dolphin Adventure Clearwater Beach!
Our pick of the best East Tampa Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Clean room, tub didn’t drain very well. But good sheets and clean
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Nice property
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Everything!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Getting a Shuttle to Cruise Terminals - clean room - big tv safe in room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
The staff was wonderful and the beds were comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Great spot, plenty of space in the room and pool side. Breakfast was included and the food was good. Though there was a variety of options, i do wish they had bacon. Id say 10/10 no complaints.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Tampa
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum while in the area.
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.
Tampa Heights
While Tampa Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Old Seminole Heights
Old Seminole Heights might not have many top sights, but ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Channel District
While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Tampa or Tampa Riverwalk while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
