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Rocky Point
Rocky Point is located in Florida
Rocky Point
Rocky Point
Location in Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
City Tampa
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33607, 33634

Rocky Point is a cool area in Tampa Bay, Florida. It's partly inside and partly outside the city of Tampa, Florida. Imagine a peninsula sticking out into the water!

Courtney Campbell Causeway and northeast shore of Old Tampa Bay aerial view Tampa, Fla; 1959
Courtney Campbell Causeway and northeast shore of Old Tampa Bay aerial view, 1959

A long road called the Courtney Campbell Causeway connects Rocky Point to mainland Tampa. This causeway also stretches west across the bay all the way to Clearwater. It's a great way to travel between these places.

Right near Rocky Point, you'll find Tampa International Airport. It's only about a mile east, making it super convenient for travelers. Other neighborhoods close by include Dana Shores, Pelican Island, Sweetwater, and Baycrest Park. To the southeast is Westshore, and to the north is the Town 'n' Country area.

The zip codes that cover Rocky Point are 33607, 33615, and 33634. These codes help mail get to the right places.

What Can You Find in Rocky Point?

Rocky Point is a busy and interesting place with lots to see and do. It has a mix of fun activities, important buildings, and places where people live.

Rocky Point Golf Course

Clubhouse at Rocky Point Golf Club front and side facades Tampa Fla
Clubhouse at Rocky Point Golf Course, 1923

One of the most famous spots here is the Rocky Point Golf Course. It's one of the oldest golf courses in all of Florida! People have been playing golf here for a very long time.

Men playing golf at Rocky Point Golf Club; Tampa Fla, 1921
Men playing golf at Rocky Point Golf Club, 1921

Other Cool Places

Rocky Point is also home to the world headquarters of Shriners International. This is a well-known group that does a lot of charity work, especially for children's hospitals.

You'll find many different restaurants in Rocky Point, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat. There are also fancy hotels, office buildings, and lots of homes. These homes are part of neighborhoods like Dana Shores, Pelican Island, Sweetwater, Baycrest Park, Causeway Vista, and Spinnaker Cove.

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