The Sun on the Edge sculpture.

The EDGE District

For an afternoon spent mural-spotting, checking out on-trend boutiques and sipping on the brilliant craft beverage of your choice, the EDGE District invites you to venture west of downtown St. Pete.

The EDGE District can be described as a walkable, dog-friendly place with a mix of funky drinking, dining and shopping establishments – but that doesn’t quite do it justice. That’s because the EDGE District, which stretches from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street west to roughly 16th Street, is just so cool and ever-changing. Yes, there are the local landmarks, such as Ferg’s, Green Bench Brewing and Bodega. But this district is always evolving, and that means there's something new and interesting to experience every time you visit. You’ll know you've arrived if you see the massive stone sculpture at the center of a roundabout that looks like a sun made of runestones.

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What to Do

The EDGE District has some of St. Pete's best-known murals, so keep your phone handy to take photos.

Whether you head east or west along Central Ave. or First Ave. North, you can explore ultra-cool shops such as Sans Market (a "zero waste" lifestyle store carrying beauty and personal products) and Ashe Couture (affordable bohemian clothing and accessories). Shopping for a stylish guy? Head to Matter of Fact (casual clothes, dog-friendly shop!) and Atlas Body + Home (fun, colorful, comfortable men's apparel).

Mural Spotting

Murals in the EDGE District

The EDGE District is known as one of St. Pete's coolest places. No surprise, then, that it has some of the coolest murals around.

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Where to Eat & Drink

Find whatever cuisine you’re craving – from rustic Italian at Bavaro’s to Asian street fare at Hawkers to vegan frozen treats at Plant Love Ice Cream. Don't miss Bodega, a beloved local eatery serving Latin street food (the Cuban sandwich here is amazing), or Mowgli’s Tiffin, offering vibrant Indian street food that will transport you straight to Kolkata. Nearby on Central Boulevard, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine combines authentic dishes with cozy ambiance.

Beverage options include Grassroots kava house; Intermezzo, a hybrid coffee shop/craft cocktail bar; and Green Bench, a beloved craft brewery. Take in downtown views and DJ sets at Sparrow, a stylish cocktail lounge on the 7th floor rooftop of the Moxy St. Pete hotel. And if you’ve never been, Ferg’s Sports Bar is a must for beers and bar fare.