| other amenities include 2 heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, tennis, basketball and beach volleyball courts, and water sports rentals. set on a 5-acre property overlooking the gulf of mexico, this low-key beachfront resort is 4. there's a beachside bar, a snack cafe and a cooking deck with gas grills. casual suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes and living rooms with sofabeds. 8 miles from john's pass village and boardwalk. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 36 min
Sunshine Skyway Bridge (27 min) Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 4) Fort De Soto Park (17 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sunken Gardens (20 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Chihuly Collection (18 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (22 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (19 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (20 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Museum of Fine Arts (20 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Upham Beach Park (10 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Great Explorations Children's Museum (21 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunset Beach (8 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (17 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Florida Botanical Gardens (31 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Morean Arts Center (18 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. | 
