Top Rated Shopping in Tampa/St. Petersburg

The perfect spot for a cup of freshly brewed tea, cup of iced coffee and a fresh muffin while perusing shelves stocked with books, DVDs, posters, CDs and vintage vinyl is Mojo Books and Music. Located near the campus of the University of South Florida, the shop is a hub for students, locals, and anyone interested in selling, trading, and buying items. With an impressive inventory of new and used audio and visual entertainment, Mojo provides customers with more opportunities to find an elusive CD, rare book, vintage poster or vinyl collectables. - Vickie Ferguson

Tate & Tilly, conveniently located in north Tamp, has a variety of fun and trendy novelty items and assorted gifts to fit most any occasion. From colorful wristlets perfect for carrying important items to university themed wine goblets, there is something fun and unique about shopping at Tate & Tilly. The store also carries handbags, backpacks, lunch totes, travel bags, and monogrammed water bottles in a variety of colorful and fun designs. For your office or den, themed notepads, calendars, scented candles, and even decorative matches are a few of the intriguing items you will find in the store. - Vickie Ferguson

Located in trendy Hyde Park, Albisia's Jewelry is the place to shop for exquisite, handmade jewelry. Each piece is handcrafted to highlight the natural stones used in jewelry pieces. Albisia's uses an assortment of handpicked stones such as lapis lazuli, aquamarine, coral, emerald, pyrite, onyx, peridot, and carnelian. Whether you choose a pair of onyx earrings, a lapis necklace, or a pearl pendant, each is mounted on the highest quality sterling silver. All of the jewelry in the boutique is made completely by hand. Experienced artists are available to create custom pieces per your specifications for everyday wear, special events, anniversaries, or weddings.

For all of your culinary needs when it comes to preparing dishes using rich, savory spices, the place to go is the Spice & Tea Exchange at Johns Pass Village. Inside the shop, senses are pleasantly surprised with the aroma of freshly prepared herbs and spices. The shop has an assortment of savory gourmet teas, sugar, exotic rice, blended rubs, and sea salts. The exchange also carries a line of dry goods and accessories tea accessories, mills and grinders, spice racks, and mortars and pestles. Gift certificates and gift boxes with assorted spices and blends are available for individual or corporate orders. - Vickie Ferguson

When the sun is shining and the surf is up, a visit to the Surf Shack is the place to go for all of the necessary accessories. When choosing the appropriate board for your choice of water activity, Surf Shack carries a fine selection of surfboards, skateboards, paddleboards, and skimboards. Outfit yourself with the latest in beach and water apparel, including wet suits, waterproof watches, swimwear, shorts, flip flops, t-shirts, and sunglasses. The family-owned and operated shop is a local favorite and the team provides a wealth of experience and knowledge to novice and veteran boarders. - Vickie Ferguson

Discover a taste of scrumptious French pastries at the Cafe de Paris. This quaint bakery is popular with local residents and for good reason. Start the morning off with an assorted selection of breakfast pastries that include brioche, apple turnovers, strudel, beignets and French croissants. For a quick bite for lunch, order a full side quiche or individual servings. For desserts as a snack, for an after meal treat or for dinner party, select from a varied menu that includes specialty cookies and cakes or try the bakeries citron tart or coconut flan. Cafe de Paris has an excellent selection of fresh breads, dinner rolls and baguettes. The bakery is available for catering services. - Vickie Ferguson