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The Sunset Park neighborhood is located in South Tampa and its boundaries are Beach Park Isles to the North, Culbreath Heights to the northeast, El Prado the South, Tampa Bay to the West, and Manhattan Avenue to the East. Sunset Park is a coveted water-lovers haven, hugging the shoreline of Old Tampa Bay between two bridges that connect the east and west sides of the peninsula. Grand estates are graced with private piers that share wild beaches with protected mangroves, while residents are within easy reach of attractions, dining and shopping. Sunset Park’s serene canals now undulate between custom mansions with manicured lawns lined with oak, palm and pine trees. Residents have created docks at these canals from where they launch their boats or fish. The neighborhood's prime location along the bay front offers residents breathtaking water views, spectacular sunsets, and easy access to boating and water activities.
Graced with beautiful front porches, renowned for its southern splendor, Sunset Park is an alluring South Tampa community with its waterfront streets that are on the west side of Tampa's peninsula. The streets in the neighborhood are named after famous poets. There are 1,478 homes in this community consisting of single family homes and townhomes. The average townhome is 1,952 square feet in living area. Single family homes range from 4-7 bedrooms and from 3,721 square feet to 6,334 square feet in living area. Sunset Park has a variety of architectural styles, predominantly Contemporary, Colonial, Ranch and Mediterranean. Smaller, older Tudor homes are being replaced with the more recent homes of Mediterranean and luxury contemporary designs.
Residents of the Sunset Park community enjoy a thriving and exciting restaurant scene. Over 200 eateries are located in or near Sunset Park. Restaurant offerings include fine dining, casual eateries, cafes and bars. Sunset Park provides easy access to plenty of shopping as well. Delight in local boutiques, as well as chain offerings. Shop indoors at Westshore and International Malls. Spend the day at Hyde Park Village while enjoying the fresh air strolling between shops. The South Howard district provides additional shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. Sunset Park has its own beach and a dancing pavilion on Old Tampa Bay.
Downtown Tampa is close by. Enjoy such cultural amenities as the Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. There are concerts at Tampa Bay Lightning and The Amalie Arena. The Tampa River Walk has transformed Tampa’s waterfront into an active, pedestrian friendly environment for commerce, transportation, entertainment and fitness. Bayshore Boulevard is close by and offers one of the most scenic and longest sidewalks in the world. This favorite spot caters to runners, walkers, and sunshine lovers. The views of Tampa Bay and the Tampa downtown skyline are unrivaled from this beautiful greenway. Tampa International Airport is a 12 minute drive from the community.