Morning travels quietly over the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, bathing it in sunshine. Doors and windows unlock, opening the eyes of the city. At first glance, the town looks quaint, even quiet. But look again because there are numerous places to go and things to do. Begin your day in St. Pete, as the locals refer to it, at the top of The Pier, a shopping and dining experience found at the east end of 2nd Avenue North. Cha Cha Coconuts serves up fine Caribbean fare for breakfast or lunch while overlooking Tampa Bay and St. Pete Marina's Central Yacht Basin.

Tampa nightlife is often times synonymous with Channelside or Ybor City. Channelside, the upbeat, outdoor mall on the bay with its awe-inducing view and its wilder, Mardi Gras inspired older sister Ybor, have been staples of the Tampa scene for years. Looking for something new? Check out South Howard Street, also known as Soho.