Lodging East Bay

[Rajflyboy]

What do you recommend for lodging at East Bay? Hotels, resorts, campgrounds, etc. next month will be my first trip to East Bay (finally)

[Big Daddy 37]

Hotels & plenty of restaurants in Brandon...

[Rajflyboy]

Brandon looks close to the track👍

[Just The Tip]

I used VRBO. Got a condo in ruskin, a community called little harbor. For the price and the amenities you get, it was a better value than a hotel in my opinion.

Its my first trip down also, see you there.

[Rajflyboy]

Thanks for the tip. 👍

[NeedforLM$peed]

If you haven't made reservations already you might in trouble. Vacancy wise and cost wise. Could help if they announce early enough for limited capacity for the Super Bowl then there could be a lot of cancellations

[d-glenn]

Brandon looks close to the track

The last few years we have stayed at the Clarion Inn in Brandon, located on Adamo Dr., about a 10 minute drive to the track, only 2 turns. Others near by, Red Roof Inn, LaQuinta, Motel 6. Hooters about 2/3 blocks from Clarion. There is paid camping (no Hookups) at the track.

I will be there all week (Mon.-Sat.) camping at the track this year. This will be my 21st year. Here is the phone number for Clairon 813-621-5555 on Adamo drive.

[d-glenn]

If you haven't made reservations already you might in trouble. Vacancy wise and cost wise. Could help if they announce early enough for limited capacity for the Super Bowl then there could be a lot of cancellations

The Super Bowl is the reason they mover the date up, they are not the same week now. Jan 25-30. I wouldn't think rooms will be a problem now.

[bleedblue55]

The last few years we have stayed at the Clarion Inn in Brandon, located on Adamo Dr., about a 10 minute drive to the track, only 2 turns. Others near by, Red Roof Inn, LaQuinta, Motel 6. Hooters about 2/3 blocks from Clarion. There is paid camping (no Hookups) at the track.

I will be there all week (Mon.-Sat.) camping at the track this year. This will be my 21st year. Here is the phone number for Clairon 813-621-5555 on Adamo drive.

Get BB to come to East Bay again.

[Rajflyboy]

The last few years we have stayed at the Clarion Inn in Brandon, located on Adamo Dr., about a 10 minute drive to the track, only 2 turns. Others near by, Red Roof Inn, LaQuinta, Motel 6. Hooters about 2/3 blocks from Clarion. There is paid camping (no Hookups) at the track.I will be there all week (Mon.-Sat.) camping at the track this year. This will be my 21st year. Here is the phone number for Clairon 813-621-5555 on Adamo drive.Awesome. Thank you. Some tailgating is the plan👍👍👍

[d-glenn]

I talked to BB last week and he said, he would like to come, but not sure yet.

[roughride]

If you're there you might as well go to the beach. You can stay for a similar price. Plenty of good places to eat. Things to do in the day. Fish, relax, ride bikes, eat more. St. Pete, Treasure Island, Clearwater are all similar drives. I used to stay closer to the track back in the day when there was 70+ cars and hang out more at the track but anymore just enjoy the warmth and sunshine and then the racing at night.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

If you're there you might as well go to the beach. You can stay for a similar price. Plenty of good places to eat. Things to do in the day. Fish, relax, ride bikes, eat more. St. Pete, Treasure Island, Clearwater are all similar drives. I used to stay closer to the track back in the day when there was 70+ cars and hang out more at the track but anymore just enjoy the warmth and sunshine and then the racing at night.

I think that's good advice. Make it a vacation, with racing in the evening. I'm sure some are coming from areas with much tougher Covid restrictions. Florida will be refreshing.

[Dlmfan123]

Airbnb's in brandon

[AllenK]

VRBO is the way to go,IMO. Can't argue with an entire house or Condo for cheaper or about the same price as a motel. My wife and I started taking our Corgi with us on vacation for the last four years so we did houses or condos. We lost our boy last month,but we may still continue to do the house thing from now on.

[Rajflyboy]

Does the racing run late at East bay or is the track usually run like a well oiled machine?

[WisWildManFan]

Does the racing run late at East bay or is the track usually run like a well oiled machine?Earliest nights at a dirt track all year long. 1 division and they roll through the races.

[Rajflyboy]

Earliest nights at a dirt track all year long. 1 division and they roll through the races.Outstanding 👍. I will Come early for tailgating 👍

[WisWildManFan]

Outstanding . I will Come early for tailgating Honestly I usually don’t watch hot laps or qualifying but I recommend it there otherwise you feel like you got shorted lol one night I think heats and features were done in about 1.5 hours

[Rajflyboy]

Good to know 👍. Sounds like my kind of place. I hate sitting through 6 divisions to eventually watch supers run a 40 lap feature.

[oldmodhasbeen]

airbnb.com

[TTS_JF]

Staying at Embassy Suites in Brandon, first time at this hotel down there. Anyone else ever stay there?

[bleedblue55]

Staying at Embassy Suites in Brandon, first time at this hotel down there. Anyone else ever stay there?

Yep, stayed there and the Homewood Suites adjacent to it. Both nice places, little rich for me unless you find a deal. Neat interior and good breakfast.

[TTS_JF]

Thanks bleedblue. We stayed at Motel 6 in Brandon last year, the price was good but motel was sketchy to say the least.

[bleedblue55]

One year I went for the "DEAL". Stayed in Temple Terrace, sketchy wouldn't come close to describing that $hithole.

[kd1]

Staying at Embassy Suites in Brandon, first time at this hotel down there. Anyone else ever stay there?Looks like a nice place ..we've been staying next door at Homewood Suites the last few years ... good area with lots of restaurants in the area.

[CIRF]

Good to know . Sounds like my kind of place. I hate sitting through 6 divisions to eventually watch supers run a 40 lap feature.

If you've never spent any time in that area of Florida we would suggest taking a ride across the Sunshine Skyway bridge which spans Tampa Bay between St. Pete and Bradenton. You'll have plenty of time during the daytime to look around and it's a cheap little trip and the Skyway is one hell of an impressive structure.

Also you might consider taking a short jaunt down to the Sarasota/Siesta Key area. There are many very good restaurants/bars with outdoor seating that have some cool views of the gulf and bays of the area.

You're gonna' love the racing at East Bay. More often than not the late models put on a superb show there. Don't forget to get a strawberry shortcake or two while you're there. Take plenty clothes to layer on. It can be mighty brisk after the sun goes down in the winter months. Have a great time. It's everything you've heard and probably more!!

[dirt crow]

Hooters!!! Brandon FL!!! You’re welcome!

[Rajflyboy]

If you've never spent any time in that area of Florida we would suggest taking a ride across the Sunshine Skyway bridge which spans Tampa Bay between St. Pete and Bradenton. You'll have plenty of time during the daytime to look around and it's a cheap little trip and the Skyway is one hell of an impressive structure.Also you might consider taking a short jaunt down to the Sarasota/Siesta Key area. There are many very good restaurants/bars with outdoor seating that have some cool views of the gulf and bays of the area.You're gonna' love the racing at East Bay. More often than not the late models put on a superb show there. Don't forget to get a strawberry shortcake or two while you're there. Take plenty clothes to layer on. It can be mighty brisk after the sun goes down in the winter months. Have a great time. It's everything you've heard and probably more!!I do like that bridge. I have been on it multiple times. It’s one of the biggest hills in Florida. Wind makes it cold at night. Yes sir. Strawberry shortcake. Big tradition. I had forgotten about that

[TTS_JF]

I'll second the Hooters in Brandon they've got some quality talent. The Seminole hard rock casino isn't far either if you like to throw some money around. Eastbay is one of my favorite places from the weather, racing, track workers, etc. It's just a really cool track that can change more in one night than any dirt track I've ever seen.

[bleedblue55]

The Wing House on Brandon Blvd. wins the skin game.

[cooter71]

The WING HOUSE are the best wings in the land.. hands down..

[d-glenn]

You might want to see the Manatees at the power plant, when you exit the track, go south on hwy. 41, about 4/5 miles. Just look for the power plant smoke stack.

Also, Busch Gardens is near by.

[Rajflyboy]

You might want to see the Manatees at the power plant, when you exit the track, go south on hwy. 41, about 4/5 miles. Just look for the power plant smoke stack.Also, Busch Gardens is near by.Thanks. That’s something I enjoy in FL. I remember the first time I saw one.

[TTS_JF]

We're going to hit the winghouse for the first time this year. Thanks for the recommendation

[zyoung25]

AllenK empty out your inbox please 😁

[AllenK]

AllenK empty out your inbox please 

Ok,it was all those crazy foreigners and their messages. Lol.

[d-glenn]

Another place one might want to visit. Ybro City, nice restaurant, bars and gift shops. Only a few miles from the track.

[Rajflyboy]

Glad I started this thread. Lots of good info.

[bleedblue55]

Ybor City, pronounced E-boar City. More traditional Cuban, Spanish type restaurants like the Columbia and lots of sandwich shops.