Channelside is an upscale, trendy neighborhood within the Channel District of Tampa, Florida. Popular for its brightly-colored storefronts, patio bars, and lounges, Channelside Bay Plaza is a unique shopping, dining, and entertainment spot with breathtaking waterfront views of the Ybor Channel.
Adjacent to the plaza is the Florida Aquarium, offering sharks, penguins, and more aquatic life and exhibits. This family-fun location and tourist attraction is right on the coast near multiple cruise ports. Channelside offers a premier location in Tampa nearby Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay History Center, and the University of Tampa.