Ballast Point Travel Guide
Tampa
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
Clearwater Beach: Sunset and Harbor Lights Cruise
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Top hotels in Ballast Point
The Westin Tampa Bay
"Really great place for the price!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"I loved how everything needed is all in walking distance from the resort! I didn’t like the musty smell in the room but purchased air freshener and dryer sheets and it helped tremendously."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"Tried to get into our room at 4 pm check in and room was not available until 5:30. Dinner reservation at 6 pm and early 11 am check out. Not very relaxing overnight, no time to chill before dinner and then early night."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"The whole place was beautiful. The staff was excellent. So many things to do and its free Beautiful views"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
"Everything was very clean and ran smoothly. Common areas were nice. However, beds have been an issue. We stayed here early 2025 and one of the double/queen beds had a dip in the mattress so large you could have literally sat a basketball in the hole. We turned the mattress so the hole was closer ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
The Don CeSar
"Everything was good"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ballast Point
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 Tampa Theater or Glazer Children's Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and Ybor City Museum State Park while in the area.
Town 'n' Country
If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Rocky Point Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Hyde Park Village or Oxford Exchange.
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is known for its beautiful gardens, and you can see some sights area like Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club and Temple Terrace Tennis Center.
