If you want to find the freshest craft beer on the beach, then look no further than Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company. Located inside Johns Pass [look for the pink elevator shaft], MBCBC became Tampa Bays first brewery on the beach, and it turns one year old in 2015. The expansive brewery and bar [or taproom as the beer snobs call it] is lined with hipster street art, and it can accommodate you and about 500 of your closest friends beer­loving bodies. MBCBC keeps 20 taps running with your favorite variety of craft beer and sangrias made at its sister business, The Florida Winery [located directly below MBCBC]. MBCBC has the freshest beer, but it also has the freshest entertainment. The MBCBC stage regularly hosts the best in rock­reggae. When the music isnt rockin, have some funs with friends shooting a game of pool, darts, air hockey, complimentary corn hole, life­sized Jenga, or watch your team on the 140 inch video wall. This is a must­ visit place when you are on your beach vacation. They do not currently serve food, but the plans look to deliver a contemporary southern­style kitchen in the winter of 2015. You can order food from restaurants located in The Pass, and they will deliver it directly to you.

When you think of Florida fruits, what comes to mind? Oranges, probably. What else? Strawberries? Mangos? Grapefruits? Melons? Raspberries? All of the above? Vino Florida, a winery located inside of John’s Pass, lives by the motto: Acquired Taste not Required. If you aren’t a “wine drinker”, you will find that Vino Florida is the place for you. Made by the father-son team of Tom and Matthew Powers, Vino Florida has award winning classics like merlots, but their speciality is sweet, Florida wines and sangrias: made from Florida fruits. Try the Sevora Red Sangria, Razi Raspberry White Zin to start, then move to the award winning Pure Paradise Mango, or Orwi Orange Wine. While you’re here, also try their nationally recognized Pirate’s Mead, made from fresh Florida honey. Don’t forget one thing: you MUST try their Wine Cream. Don’t let the name cock your head to the side, this homemade ice cream is seriously the best on the beach. Captain Andy makes the creamy delicious dessert many times per week for the freshest dairy delicacy you will find anywhere.

At Cuban Paradise Cigar & Cafe in John’s Pass Village, the quality lies in the people, not the name. Marcos Diaz, a refugee from Cuba, continues the tradition of handmade cigars as the 4th generation in his family alongside his wife, Maria. Marcos will quickly point out that the AMERICAN cigars contain a quality higher than any you will find in Cuba. Sourced from the best leaves in the world, the cigars are handmade in the front of the shop by long-time cigar aficionados, including the latest cigar: Imperial USA – the best cigar Cuban Paradise Cigar has ever developed, with 10% of sales going to help our military veterans. Inside the shop, you will find the Cigar of the Day, Cigar of the Month and over 126 different cigars to suit your taste and budget. If you like what you experience [and we think you will], pick up a loyalty card for a variety of exclusives and deals. If you really like it, then get a bundle and save 25% off your total. Oh, we forgot to mention a hidden gem: their coffee! My goodness, if you need a fresh tasting, get-your-butt-moving cup-o-jo, then this is your place. Hands-down; man-down. This coffee reigns supreme.