Close proximity to The Straz Theatre, University of Tampa which is a historical landmark, the Tampa museum of art and photography, the Tampa Theater, the Tampa Historical museum.
Just off the island is beautiful Bayshore boulevard for walks and biking.
Hyde Park village is a short drive.
On the island there is the Davis Island Yacht Club, Marjory Park yacht basin, tennis courts, the seaplane basin park and a dog park and beach. There is also a walking and biking path.