Come for the conference. Stay for the sunsets.

While you're here, take time to discover this wonderful city! Sessions wrap up at 4:45 PM each day, giving you plenty of time to explore. Our favorite spots are grouped below by distance from the Grand Hyatt.

Getting around: Uber and Lyft are your easiest options, and most spots are a 10–25 minute ride. Rush hour runs roughly 4:00–6:30 PM, so allow extra time if you have a dinner reservation.

Dining Near By

Under 10 minutes away

  • Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill 
    Toes in the sand, sunset in view. This waterfront favorite has a tiki bar, beach seating, and island-inspired food right on Tampa Bay. Reservations are recommended. 

  • Bahama Breeze 
    A local favorite with Caribbean flair, tropical cocktails, live music, and waterfront patio seating. It’s great for groups! 

  • International Plaza & Bay Street 
    Calling all shoppers! Explore open-air shopping with a lively restaurant row. 

 

10-15 minutes away

  • Cigar City Brewing 
    Tampa’s most famous brewery, with a relaxed tasting room and a menu of local favorites. 

  • The Floridian 
    A casual, award-winning sandwich shop known for generous portions and Cuban comfort food.

 

 

 

 

Dining On-Site

  • 1823 Kitchen & Bar
    The hotel’s all-day spot for easy American favorites. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour, and vegetarian options are available. 

  • Oystercatchers 
    The Grand Hyatt’s award-winning seafood restaurant, right on the bay. Enjoy fresh Gulf seafood and a beautiful view. It’s open for lunch and dinner.

Activities Near By 

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vancouver Canucks 
Catch NHL hockey on Saturday, October 17 at Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Kickoff is Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM at Raymond James Stadium, just minutes from the hotel. 

Ybor City 
Tampa’s historic Latin district, with brick streets, hand-rolled cigars, and free-roaming chickens. (Yes, really.) 

The Florida Aquarium 
Meet sharks, sea turtles, otters, and thousands more creatures, and explore a stunning coral reef exhibit. 

Clearwater Beach 
This is the Florida beach you’ve been picturing: powder-white sand, wide-open Gulf water, and one of the best sunsets in the state. Head to Pier 60 at dusk. 

Downtown & Waterfront

15-25 minutes away

  • Tampa Riverwalk 
    A 2.6-mile path along the Hillsborough River connecting parks, museums, and restaurants. It’s perfect for an evening stroll. 

  • Armature Works 
    A restored 1910 streetcar warehouse on the Riverwalk, home to the Heights Public Market food hall. With 15+ vendors serving pizza, ramen, tacos, sushi, and more, everyone in your group will find something they love. 

  • Ulele 
    Right next door to Armature Works, Ulele serves Florida-inspired seafood in a restored 1903 water works building. Reservations are recommended.

  • Sparkman Wharf 
    An outdoor food hall built from shipping containers, just steps from the aquarium. It’s casual, colorful, and great for groups.