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Innisbrook's Copperhead plus a downtown that actually parties
The best of both worlds: PGA Tour-grade golf at Innisbrook's Copperhead just north in Palm Harbor, and a genuine big-city nightlife scene in Tampa's Ybor City and Water Street. Easy airport, tons of rentals, and Streamsong an hour away for a side trip.
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Base campWhere to Stay
houseSleeps 10–16
$500–$1,500 /night
South Tampa, Davis Islands, or near Clearwater Beach — pool homes with easy course and downtown access
private poolhot tubgame roomoutdoor kitchennear water
resort houseSleeps 12–16
$200–$450 /night
Innisbrook Resort condos/suites — right on the Copperhead
on-site golfspamultiple restaurantspoolsfitness center
Dining
Bern's Steak House
$$$$steakhouseTampa institution — legendary aged steaks and the upstairs Harry Waugh Dessert Room
4.7★Columbia Restaurant (Ybor City)
$$$upscaleFlorida's oldest restaurant — Spanish/Cuban feast with flamenco and a 1905 dining room
4.6★Ulele
$$$southernRiverwalk spot with native-inspired plates, in-house brewery, and a big patio
4.6★Eddie & Sam's / Tampa pizza & casual
$$casualNY-style pies for the low-key group night after a long round
4.5★Nightlife
Ybor City strip (7th Avenue)
Late nighthonky tonkTampa's historic nightlife district — bars, clubs, and cigar lounges all walkable on 7th Ave
Sparkman Wharf / Water Street
patioOpen-air beer garden and patio bars in the revitalized downtown waterfront
The Hub Bar
Late nightdiveBeloved downtown Tampa dive with stiff pours — the locals' classic
Caddy's / Clearwater Beach bars
Late nightrooftopBeach-bar sprawl at Clearwater for the daytime-drinking rest-day crowd
Activities
Inshore / Flats Fishing Charter (Tampa Bay)
fishinghalf day$125–$275/pp
Tampa Bay flats for snook and redfish, or run offshore for grouper with the bigger crew
Clearwater Beach Boat Day
boat rentalfull day$75–$200/pp
Pontoon or charter out to Caladesi Island sandbars for the ultimate rest-day beer cruise
Cigar City Brewing Tour
brewery2-3 hours$25–$60/pp
Tour and taproom at Tampa's flagship craft brewery — Jai Alai IPA on tap
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