6 Double Date Spots in St. Pete
A listener who just moved to Largo called the show and asked for some suggestions on places to go on a double date in St. Pete. In particular, she was hoping for some good outdoor activities. I put it out there for listeners to chime in and here were some really good ideas.
Kayaking at Fort Desoto
I’ve only done this once myself. But Fort Desoto is always a good time. Even though that one time I did go kayaking at Fort Desoto resulted in me losing my iPhone. You don’t need to bring a kayak. Just rent one there. A double kayak rental at Top Water Kayak is $45 for 2 hours or $60 for 4 hours. They’ll give you all you need including safety tips and a life vest.
Go see the alligators at Sawgrass Lake
Low on dough? Free is always good. Explore 400 acres of wilderness right in the middle of Pinellas County. It’s open 7 days a week from 7am to sunset. Do keep in mind though that The Sawgrass Trail leading to the Observation Tower is closed right now for construction. it’s schedule to reopen in July. By the way, don’t get scared. Most of the alligators are small and you won’t come face to face to with one. They’ll be visible from the walkways though.
Record Shop and Get Cannolis
My favorite block in St. Pete is 22nd Ave North and 29th St North. On one side you have one of the biggest collections of vinyl in the world at Bananas. Besides vinyl, they still sell CDs (remember those?). They also have lots of nostalgic tech like old radios and movies too. After, head next door to wander around and smell the smells at Mazzaro’s Italian Market.
Bike the Pinellas Trail
Besides the beaches, my favorite part since moving over from Hillsborough County is being close to the Pinellas Trail. My favorite stretch is going from downtown Clearwater though Dunedin and up to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. But there’s a lot of terrain to cover in St. Pete too. Definitely a good double date spot in St. Pete.
Hit The Museums
Given that we live here, most of us don’t think to go to a museum. It’s something we do when we travel. I have to admit I’ve never been to The Dali Museum or the Museum of Fine Arts here. But I need to. Even though it’s not a true outdoor experience like the caller was looking for, a new exhibit of Dali’s best-loved botanical print suites will open next week.
Fire up a charcoal grill at Boca Ciega Millenium Park
Check out the mangrove swamp, salt marsh, or just enjoy the panoramic views of Boca Ciega Bay. They have 7 picnic shelters and a 35-foot observation tower to check out after you chow down. You can bring the dogs too.
Got other double date spots in St. Pete?
If you have any more, feel free to drop them on my Facebook page or tag me on my socials @genoradio.
