Grady Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Tampa,
FL
Palma Ceia
Tampa,
FL
Neighborhoods
Palma Ceia
A country club pedigree with a neighborhood café personality
About the Neighborhood
Living in Palma Ceia
Palma Ceia is a historic residential neighborhood in South Tampa, known for its brick-paved streets, mature live oaks, and walkable commercial district. South MacDill Avenue is lined with local eateries like Datz, Cru Cellars, and The Brother Trattoria. Residents can browse the galleries and boutiques of the Palma Ceia Design District, and Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, the city’s oldest private golf club, hosts the annual Gasparilla Invitational. Fred Ball Park, a small bayside park, preserves the remains of the historic Palma Ceia Spring, along with a fountain, picnic areas, and tennis. Palma Ceia offers residents a walkable, bayside setting with history, local dining, and easy access to Bayshore Boulevard’s waterfront sidewalk.
Brick-Paved Streets
Design District
Bayshore Boulevard
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Walk, Bike & Transit
65
Walk Score
59
Bike Score
32
Transit Score
Education
Schools
Mabry Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Kenneth E. Adum PK-8 Magnet School
Public · Grades PK–8
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Coleman Middle School
Public · Grades 6–8
Getting Around
Public Transit
Brandon/South Tampa Limited Express (Route 360)
Bus
South Tampa (Route 19)
Bus
Dale Mabry Highway/Himes Avenue (Route 36)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Palma Ceia located in Tampa?
Palma Ceia is located in South Tampa, southwest of downtown, between Dale Mabry Highway to the west and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway to the east.
Is Palma Ceia a good neighborhood to live in Tampa?
Palma Ceia is a historic South Tampa neighborhood that pairs brick-paved, oak-lined streets with a walkable commercial district and easy access to downtown. Homes range from 1920s bungalows and Mediterranean Revival properties to mid-century ranch homes and newer construction, with some townhomes nearby. Commuters can reach downtown Tampa and the Westshore business district via the Selmon Expressway and Dale Mabry Highway, and HART buses run along Bay to Bay Boulevard. That said, MacDill Avenue and Bay to Bay Boulevard can get busy during dinner hours and on weekends.
What is Palma Ceia, Tampa known for?
Palma Ceia is recognized for its early 1900s origins as a spring destination, when visitors came to bathe in Palma Ceia Spring and the neighborhood later took its name and Havana-inspired street names during its 1920s development. That character continues in the brick streets, the boutiques and cafes of the Palma Ceia Design District, and the historic Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club.
How far is Palma Ceia from downtown Tampa?
Palma Ceia is approximately 4 miles southwest of downtown Tampa.
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