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.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
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 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
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Clearwater Beach: Sunset and Harbor Lights Cruise
Top hotels in Ballast Point
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
If you have shellfish allergy they cannot accommodate you at any restaurant except the pizza during the day. For dinner they can. So just know hanging at the pool or beach you will need to go else where for food. Our toilet overflowed twice, the room with double bed is actually the size of a single ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Valet could use a little more ability to converse and help with loading and unloading. Instead of always running back to their phones I tip 5$ or more for each interaction and it didn’t seem like they were at work for their positions. They were nice don’t get me wrong just not attentive to customers. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
SkyBeach Resort
Love the design of the lobby, the pool area, the plants and beach area were so pretty! The room was great too.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Property was great along with the amenities and activities. However, the rooms could use some updating.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
We were turned away at 2:30 am, after we paid and called to confirm late check-in. We were told that there was no room for us and that the hotel was typically overbooked anyway. And we have not gotten a refund yet after almost 3 days.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western St. Pete Clearwater Airport
All good. Nice pool area.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballast Point
Sun Bay South
While Sun Bay South isn't home to many top sights, MacDill Air Force Base and Hyde Park Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Davis Islands
While Davis Islands 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 Benchmark International Arena.
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 David Falk Theater.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Benchmark International Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Hyde Park
North Hyde Park might not have many top sights, but Port of Tampa and Benchmark International Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southeast Tampa
Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Benchmark International Arena.
