Coastal, community-oriented, active
Davis Islands
Island living in the city
About the area
Davis Islands
Davis Islands is a pair of man-made islands just south of downtown Tampa, offering a rare combination of waterfront living, small-town community, and urban proximity. With its own yacht club, beach, airport, and village shopping district, the Islands feel like a world apart — yet downtown is a five-minute drive across the bridge.
Quick Facts
- Area
- Tampa
- Starting from
- $850K+
- Vibe
- Coastal, community-oriented, active
- Zip codes
- 33606
History
The story of
Davis Islands
Developer D.P. Davis created the islands in the 1920s by dredging Hillsborough Bay, transforming two small mud flats into 875 acres of buildable land. The project was one of the most ambitious land developments in Florida history. Davis sold $18 million in lots on the first day of sales — many to buyers who arrived by boat. The islands were built out with Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco homes during the late 1920s and 30s. Davis himself disappeared mysteriously from an ocean liner in 1926, but his islands endured. Today they remain one of Tampa's most tightly knit communities.
Living here
Things to do in Davis Islands
Davis Islands Beach
Small public beach with views of downtown Tampa and Harbour Island
Davis Islands Yacht Club
Private waterfront club with sailing programs, dining, and social events
Peter O. Knight Airport
General aviation airport on the island's southern tip — watch small planes take off over the bay
Marjorie Park Marina
Public marina and kayak launch on the eastern shore
Village shops & cafes
Walkable cluster of local restaurants and boutiques on East Davis Boulevard
On the market
