Come to Gulfport and step back in time. A tree lined main street, bungalows, picket fences, friendly people. What used to be a typical Florida town, still remains here. The bungalows and beautiful old buildings have been loved and preserved by the residents, artists and merchants who are proud to call Gulfport "home." 1,500 licensed businesses, services, artisans, craftspeople, boutiques, restaurants, and shops are located here. The historical waterfront district, home to the Gulfport Casino, (which, by the way, never was a gambling casino but an awesome ballroom) is well worth visiting for the variety of shops, restaurants and businesses you'll encounter there.
Gulfport Attractions & Links
Shops & Merchants: The Art Village Courtyard - 2900-2914 Beach Blvd South The Art of Massage - Massage therapy, deep pressure specialists Complexions - Skin care spa and boutique Industrial Arts Center - Glass blowing, wood turning & much more! Java Nirvana - Delicious coffees, pastries, cold drinks & more! The Perfect Ten - A salon for nails Can San's Holistic Art & Wellness - Wellness, stress relief, aromatherapy & unique boutique items Domain Home Accessories - Unusual items for the home Gecko's - Fine art from local artists Gulfport Technology Center - internet café, computer repair, Ebay sales The Outpost - Eclectic gifts, art, jewelry & clothing. Even Kayaks! Reef Dog - Doggie gifts and pampered grooming. The best! Small Adventures Book Shop - New, used, and rare books. You name it, they probably have it
Restaurants: Back Fin Blue Café - Maryland lump crab cakes, Florida seafood, prime rib, gourmet meatloaf. Bellini's - Specializing in tapas Domain Food & Spirits - Good food, good fun! Habana Café - Voted best Tampa Bay Cuban restaurant 8 years in a row! Java Nirvana - Delicious coffees, lattes, scrumptious pastries, smoothies & more! LaCote Basque Winehouse - French food and a comfy atmosphere La Fogata Brazilian Steakhouse - Experience "Churrascaria" dining in the Brazilian tradition O'Maddy's Grille - Terrific lunch specials and karaoke every night on the water Peg's Pizza Cantina - Casual, fun Mexican fare Peninsula Inn - Casual and fine dining restaurant with the old world charm of a British Colonial Inn Pia's Trattoria - Authentic Italian dining under a tiki hut! Yummy's - Chicago hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and more!
Gulfport Artsits: Vince Pompei - amazing creations from old silver flatware and service sets. Vince's "Pompaliens" are out of this world! You can also see his work every Artwalk in the Art Village Courtyard. Derrick Johnson - the brother from another planet with all the "funk." Derrick's creations are funkadellic and simply wonderful! You can also see his new work every Artwalk in the Art Village Courtyard. Keith Stillwagon - mystical paintings, murals and much more!
Other Fun Things to Do and See:
Artwalk - 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday each month on Beach Boulevard, featuring music, artists, craftspeople, vendors. Just a fun way to spend the evening! 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Free trolley service 6:00 - 10:00 pm.
Tuesday Fresh Market - every Tuesday, 9 AM - 3 pm, fresh produce and baked goods, along with various craft vendors. Stop in and go home with a fresh pineapple, or whatever else looks great!
Gulfport Goes Green - every 4th Saturday, 10 am -5 pm. Vendors will offer products for health, wellness, natural products, & "going green."