TAMPA
St. Petersburg, Brooksville, Clearwater


 
 
 
Why Tampa Bay?
You want Florida, and you want a great golf vacation. No problem. You want Tampa Bay.

The city of Tampa and outlying areas
provide a picturesque setting for your
next golf vacation. But more than that,
although Tampa is a large metropolitan
area, you will feel like one of the family.
Go to our restaurants, visit our attractions and enjoy our hospitality. You will find that the people of Tampa are what makes Tampa great.

Not enough? Well here are some other things to consider when planning your next golf vacation.

 
Weather
It goes without saying that Tampa Bay offers some of the most comfortable year
round weather for golf in the country. But just in case you need a reminder of just how great the weather is down here, the chart below should help.

As you can see, even in the dead of winter when much of the country is cold and covered in snow, Tampa provides much sought after relief.
MONTH HIGH LOW RAINFALL (in.)
 January   70 50 2.1
 February   72 52 2.8
 March   76 56 3.5
 April   82 61 1.8
 May   87 67 3.0
 June   90 73 5.6
 July   90 74 7.3
 August   90 74 7.9
 September   89 79 6.5
 October   84 66 2.3
 November   77 57 1.8
 December   72 52 2.1
   

Golf
Assuming that your main reason for coming to Tampa Bay is to play golf, feel confident in knowing that we have many great golf courses. You will find golf courses for every playing ability, and rates that are a fraction of what they should be for the championship level of golf you will experience.

The courses that are featured in Tampa provide a balanced cross-section of courses for all golfers. If you are looking for a course that will challenge your skill level and keep you on
your toes, or if you are just looking to go out and have a great time with your
friends, look no further than the courses that are featured here.


And don't forget, If you are interested in relocating to Tampa, many of the golf courses in our alliance feature golf community living as well. Simply ask the pro shop personnel regarding contact information.

   

Accommodations
Once your round is in, your dinner eaten and your night is over, its time for bed. Tampa, like most
metropolitan areas, has a wide range of hotels and resorts for every budget level. If you are looking for
a room with a bed and pillow, or if you are looking for a luxury suite with room service and concierge,
it's not hard to find here. The accommodations in Tampa are very competitively priced, making
your decision to come and play golf easier.

The hotels and resorts featured on our site provide you with several levels with a variety of features and amenities. Each accommodation is distinct and has been pre-screened by our reservations staff to ensure that your nights will be trouble free and relaxing.

   

Night life and Entertainment
All work and no play....except for golf. If you want to unwind and have fun after a great day on the links, consider the many options that Tampa provides. From professional sporting events like the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, NFL Tampa Buccaneers or  MLB Tampa Bay Devil Rays to major college action like the University of South Florida, Tampa offers a way to enjoy your free time. We also have some of the finest dining around, convenient malls and shopping, and several disco's for dancing the night away.

Sporting Events
Spring Training for MLB
New York Yankees 813-879-2244
Philadelphia Phillies 727-442-8496
Tampa Bay Devil Rays 727-825-3250
Cincinnati Reds 941-954-4464
Toronto Blue Jays - Dunedin 1-800-707-8269

Professional and Collegiate Sporting Events
TicketMaster 813-287-8844
Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) 813-301-6600
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 813-879-2827
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (MLB) 888-326-7297
Tampa Yankees (Minor) 813-879-2244
University of Southern Florida 813-974-6889

   
Dining (Featured Restaurants)
 
NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE TYPE RESERVE
Bern's Steak House
1208 S. Howard Ave.
Tampa, 33606
813-251-2421 
Steak House Yes
Columbia
800 Second Ave NE
St. Pete, 33701
727-822-8000  
Spanish/Cuban Yes
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Shores, 33785
727-593-7625
Steaks, Fresh Fish Yes
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St.
Clearwater, 34630
727-446-4844
Seafood, Steaks, Chicken No
Bob Heilman's Beachcomber Restaurants
447 Mandalay Ave
Clearwater Beach, 33767
727-442-4144
American: fresh fish, shellfish, crab, prime aged beef Yes
Cafe Baci
4001 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, 36231
941-921-4848
Northern Italian Yes
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
1700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, 33607
813-282-1118
Steaks, Seafood, Lamb and Beef Yes
Outback Steakhouse
10156 US 19 N
Port Richey, 34668
727-863-9050
American No
 
Tampa is also the home to several major tourist attractions such as Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Historic District of Ybor City, The Florida Aquarium, The Lowery Park Zoo and the Tampa Museum of Art.
 
Location
Couple Tampa's location with the climate and you have the recipe for a great golf vacation. Tampa is convenient to the entire country thanks to the Tampa International Airport. No flying into small airports with ultra-expensive ticket prices here. Check out the rates, you will probably find that Tampa offers great rates from almost everywhere.

If you are looking to drive, know that Tampa is serviced by several major interstates, including I-75, I-275, and I-4 as well as major highways like US301 and US41. If you have been stuck in Myrtle Beach traffic on Route 17 or Route 501, you will understand the benefit of a reliable highway system. Tampa is close, convenient and easy to get to.

Here are some driving distances from some popular areas:

 Orlando   77mi. Charleston, SC   364 mi.
 Jacksonville   171 mi. Mobile, AL   387 mi.
 Tallahassee   204 mi. Atlanta, GA   416 mi.
 Miami   206 mi. Baton Rogue, LA   550 mi.
    Raleigh/Durham, NC   591 mi.
    Nashville, TN   619 mi.
 
At tampagolfvacations.com, we want you to have the best golf vacation possible, and we feel that with the golf, accommodations and other requirements you have that we can meet and surpass your expectations.
Please contact us and let us know what you are looking for in a golf vacation and we will be happy to
assist you in any way possible.