Tampa International Airport 1 hr 7
Robinson Preserve (19 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Bean Point (8 min) Fort De Soto Park (57 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 2)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Bayfront Park (7 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Manatee Public Beach (5 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. Anna Maria Public Beach (5 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Bean Point Beach (8 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (41 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (23 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (1 hr 5)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (36 min) DeSoto National Memorial Park (17 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Coquina Beach (14 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Palma Sola Botanical Park (18 min)
Landscaped, free-admission gardens with exotic plants, lakes, a playground & rental facilities. | 
