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Find out where all the hot bodies go for spring break

June 9, 2008

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A drink in your hand a sand between your toes. What could be better? These bars and restaurants are right on the beach or close enough to the beach to soak in the beautiful view.

Caddy's Waterfront

9000 W. Gulf Boulevard - Treasure Island

(727) 360-4993

Caddy's is one of the most popular bars on the beach. It's known for bringing in a young crowd ready to play volleyball or cornhole and work on a tan.

Undertow

3850 Gulf Blvd. - St. Pete Beach

(727) 368-9000

The perfect waterfront singles scene complete with reggae music for relaxation and volleyball courts to get the spirits back up.

Shephard's

619 S. Gulfview Blvd. - Clearwater

727-441-6875

Sherhard's is always packed on any weekend, but during spring break the party really gets going. Head there to get some sun early in the day, then come back at night when the beach turns into a club pumping out all the hits.

Tropix Tiki Bar

655 S. Gulfview Blvd. - Clearwater

727-451-1126

Tropic Tiki Bar is a relaxing tropical bar known for its rum runners and daiquiris.

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill

7 Rockaway Street - Clearwater

727-446-4844

Delicious fresh fish on Clearwater beach

Mandalay Grill

395 Mandalay Ave. - Clearwater Beach

727-441-3424

Eat, drink and celebrate at Mandalay Grill. This café setting offers a casual atmosphere, a menu to suit any taste and some of the best live music in the area.

Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar

521 S. Gulfview Blvd. - Clearwater Beach

727-446-9720

There’s no need to come a knockin’ when this fish house is a rockin’! Part upscale seafood dining, part beachside party fest, at Jimmy’s Fish House & Iguana Bar, you’re always welcome!

Woody's Waterfront Cafe and Beach Bar

7308 Sunset Way - St. Pete Beach

727-360-9165

seafood, sandwiches, burgers, French fries, bar, live music

Gator's

12754 Kingfish Dr. - Treasure Island

727-367-8951

This shrine to the University of Florida mascot boasts about being the world's longest waterfront bar. Their menu offers much of what you'd expect from the usual bar fare (apps, burgers and sandwiches) as well as a nice selection of seafood entrees. The kitchen is open for breakfast and also offers a late night menu until midnight.

Philthy Phil's Waterfront Bar and Grill

678 75th Ave. - St. Pete Beach

727-367-9977

With a name like Philthy Phil's it's pretty hard to discern what you might be getting into. When it comes to this restaurant, though, you're getting into nothing but great food, atmosphere and fun.

Jimmy B's Beach Bar

6200 Gulf Blvd. - St. Pete Beach

727-367-1902

St. Pete Beach bar, part of the Beachcomber Resort hotel.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

5223 N. Orient Road - Tampa

If you don't feel like heading to the beach but still want to get in the water, head to the pool at the Seminole Hard Rock.

Hula Bay Club

5210 W Tyson Ave - Tampa

Formerly Rattlefish, this venue offers waterfront dining, a chill poolside lounge and large deck to watch sunsets. Owned by the Green Iguana group, Hula Bay is looking to attract a youger, sophisticated crowd willing to find that sweet out of the way spot.