Visit Ballast Point
Popular places to visit
Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Enjoy the rides and games at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and find out why this is a popular theme park in Tampa. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Tampa Riverwalk
With a visit to Tampa Riverwalk, a popular shopping spot in Tampa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the great live music or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
Tampa Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Ballast Point
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Room was clean and very quiet, with very comfortable beds and very fast internet connection. Convenient location for our agenda in Tampa.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Great amenities - pools and hot tub were perfect. We spent time in the hammocks shaded by beautiful trees. The beach was exceptionally clean and sand was super soft and white. Loved the beach loungers. Clean newly decorated rooms.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
The place was nice but it was a motel. The name of the hotel is definitely misleading. Its a typical motel layout w the office as soon as you come in and then 2 levels of motel rooms. The pool was really small so don't plan on going in. If you have more than 2 people this probably isn't the best ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
The location and river view is excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Hotel was close to the airport and far enough away from downtown. It had a resort feeling and the amenities were very nice.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Very clean. No issues for me.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballast Point
Sun Bay South
While Sun Bay South isn't home to many top sights, MacDill Air Force Base and Hyde Park Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Davis Islands
While Davis Islands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Historic Hyde Park North
When in Historic Hyde Park North, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Tampa Riverwalk or Hyde Park Village.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southeast Tampa
Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Ballast Point Travel Guide
- Port of Tampa
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Raymond James Stadium
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
- University of South Florida
- Tampa Riverwalk
- Tampa Convention Center
- John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
- Benchmark International Arena
- MacDill Air Force Base
- University of Tampa
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
- Vinoy Park
- Salvador Dali Museum
- Tampa General Hospital
- Yuengling Center
- Adventure Island
- MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Westshore Plaza Mall
- Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
- Channelside Bay Plaza
- BayCare Ballpark
- Ruth Eckerd Hall
- Eckerd College
- Jannus Live
