Overview
Visiting Treasure Island, FL in Pinellas County, Florida places you near Treasure Island Causeway (1.2 km), Veterans Memorial Park (3.9 km), Seminole Bridge (4.9 km), with regional access via Tyrone Station (4.5 km) (elevation 0 m (0 ft), pop. 6,887). Travelers stop in Treasure Island for classic American main-street dining, state & national park scenic byways, and signature dishes from Florida.
Local Food & Regional Specialties — Treasure Island
1. Signature Regional Dishes
In Treasure Island (Pinellas County, Pinellas County), local tables feature: Signature Florida dishes—Key West pink shrimp & Florida stone crab claws, Authentic Cuban sandwich & ropa vieja, and Authentic Key lime pie with graham cracker crust.
2. Craft Pours, Wines & Roasters
Around Treasure Island and across Pinellas County, local beverage lists highlight: Regional pours and beverages in Florida: Fresh Florida Valencia orange juice & Mojitos, alongside independent American craft breweries, local roasters, and regional vineyards.
3. Farmers Markets & Local Specialties
At farmers markets and specialty shops in Treasure Island (Pinellas County), look for: Local specialties across Florida: Grouper sandwich & conch fritters, farmers-market seasonal produce, and regional smokehouse or bakery traditions.
4. American Dining & Tipping Rhythm (18–20%)
Classic Florida dining—hearty diner or café breakfasts, casual lunch counters and food trucks ($12–$20), and evening neighborhood restaurants where 18%–20% table-service tipping and state/local sales tax apply at checkout. In a smaller American town like Treasure Island (pop. 6,887), dining centers around Main Street cafés, family diners, barbecue smokehouses, and seasonal farmers markets; note that rural kitchens in Pinellas County often wrap up dinner service by 20:30–21:00.
Getting There & Local Transit
Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA); Brightline high-speed trains linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach & Orlando. Because Treasure Island is a community of 6,887 residents in Pinellas County, most visitors arrive via Tyrone Station (4.5 km) or Miami, Orlando & Tampa (MIA, MCO, FLL & TPA Airports + Brightline High-Speed Rail (Miami–Orlando)) and connect by Interstate highway, rental car, or regional intercity bus.
Primary Transit & Airport Hub: Tyrone Station (4.5 km).
What to See & Do — Treasure Island
- Nearby Landmarks & Points of Interest: Treasure Island Causeway (1.2 km) · Veterans Memorial Park (3.9 km) · Seminole Bridge (4.9 km) · Lido Beach (5.6 km) · Saint Pete Beach Access (5.9 km)
- Local Districts & Neighborhoods: United Central, North Kenwood, Ponce De Leon, Clearvista, Historic Uptown
- Downtown & Historic Main Street of Treasure Island: Explore the central courthouse district, independent diners, local coffee roasters, and weekly farmers markets.
- State Parks & Scenic Byways (Pinellas County): Drive or hike scenic overlooks, riverfronts, and trailheads surrounding Treasure Island (0 m (0 ft)).
Nearby US Cities & Towns near Treasure Island
Explore the 5 closest neighboring US cities and towns to Treasure Island by straight-line distance:
- South Pasadena, FL (3.5 km)
- Madeira Beach, FL (4.3 km)
- Bay Pines, FL (5.1 km)
- Saint Pete Beach, FL (5.6 km)
- Gulfport, FL (6.9 km)
Best Time to Visit
Nov–May. Browse all cities in Florida or search the complete directory of 10,714 US cities & towns.