Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Sunset Beach

"For a dose of American history, located directly behind the Florida Aquarium, is the American Victory Ship Mariners Museum. Climb aboard one of only four fully operational World War II ships in the United States. It's a perfect sight to see if you have an hour to spare. Visit the engine room, mess hall, flying bridge and the crew cabins and see the historic photographs, medals and uniforms, of this unique period in American history."

"The SS American Victory is a ship that was in service during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In 1999, the ship became the American Victory Ship and Museum and it is one of the few remaining WWII ships. Now, visitors can tour the ship and see some unique exhibits and artifacts like a submarine propeller from a German submarine that sunk in 1942 and recreations of some different parts of the boat."

"The American Victory Ship and Museum is one of only 4 fully-operational WWII ships in the country. It is a true American icon and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Come aboard, tour 9 decks of this floating museum, and experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery."

"Five minutes north of downtown, Sunken Gardens is a fantastic escape from the bustle of St. Pete. Often dubbed the city’s oldest living museum, the botanical paradise houses some of West Central Florida’s most colorful native tropical plants. Spend time wandering through its lush landscapes, soaking up exotic species from around the globe."

"There are several botanical gardens in St. Pete and nearby suburbs. The largest is the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. Over 100 acres of gardens are devoted to tropical plants, fruit, cactus, roses, topiaries, and a wedding garden that can hold large or more intimate weddings."

"Our favorite beach is Fort De Soto Park Beach in Tierra Verde, because of its cleanliness, shady patches and clear water. The North Beach section near the Arrowhead Picnic Area is shallow and ideal for small children. The beach is shaded by palm and pine trees. There’s a snack bar offering basics like hot dogs and soda, and clean public restrooms with showers."

"Spread over five small islands, 1,136-acre Fort De Soto Park lies at the mouth of Tampa Bay. It has 7 miles of waterfront (much of it…"

"The popular outdoor-dining hall features 12+ unique shipping container food concepts, with everything from pizza (Corners Pizza) and barbeque (Murph’s BBQ), to tacos (Gallito) and NEW acai bowls from Fit Bowl Co. Bring the whole family to Sparkman Wharf for waterfront dining, movies and live music on the event lawn, or take things inside for upscale bowling at Splitsville."

"The gorgeous dining garden, located outdoors on a waterfront, features ten of Tampa’s best restaurants that experiment with new culinary concepts. You’ll also find picture-worthy spots in the Fermented Reality Biergarten, with over 30 taps and an emphasis on Florida craft beer, and at Splitsville Southern + Social. Image credit: Kevin Michaels Images; model: Jordan Taylor"

"Situated along Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, Sparkman Wharf celebrates the best of Tampa – good weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining. View this post on Instagram. Take time to take it all in."

"We found this great ice cream parlor by accident and it did not disappoint us. Lots of different types of ice cream flavors such..."

"This small but beautiful park is nestled between the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) campus and The Poynter Institute building. It features a scenic view of Tampa Bay and the Harborage Marina, grassy areas, shade trees and benches."

"A hummus-lover’s dream, this vegan-friendly eatery serves Meditteranean dishes such as hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, couscous, and quinoa salads. Each of The Meditteranean Chickpea’s homemade hummus varieties can be added to a falafel wrap, falafel bowl, or can be eaten as a snack with pita bread."

"My son and daughter-in-law eat fresh and love to go out for brunch, so it follows that they took me to Ciccio for my birthday.Almost hidden on the corner of a large, shopping plaza, the restaurant offers bowls, tacos, wraps, munchies, and pizzas that will appeal to almost all tastes at any hour of the day. The Power Avocado—scrambled eggs, sautéed spinach, smashed avocado, and melted cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough—was light yet filling. I do think, however, that it needed a touch of protein to add a bit more flavor; perhaps crumbled bacon or grilled ham would infuse enough flavor."

"Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads and more, known for its bread and free WiFi. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 727-592-9690"

"A charming, intimate restaurant located in The Village of the Arts, Arte Caffe is the perfect place to go for a unique lunch or dinner experience. They offer authentic Italian pizza, pasta, salads, focaccia sandwiches, and more. Try the handmade gnocchi with authentic pesto sauce, homemade black fettuccini with shrimp, avocado, and spicy tomato sauce, or the mango carpaccio with arugula and parmesan."

"Green Market Cafe set out to make healthy lunch options available to the Tampa area, with plenty of options for vegetarian and gluten-free eaters. Mission accomplished, and office orderers in Tampa are recognizing it. One of the most popular boxed lunches on our list, Green Market Cafe’s Healthy Boxed Lunch includes your choice of wrap, fresh mozzarella & tomato stack, and sweet potato chips."

"Bandit Coffee is one of the most popular and well-known coffee shops in St. Pete, with its gorgeous interior design and creative lattes. You may have seen their unique Bouquet Latte on Instagram, which has edible dried flower petals scattered on the latte foam. Check out their latest menu to see what new concoctions they release."