Tampa International Airport 1 hr 12
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (46 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Coquina Beach (19 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Manatee Public Beach (10 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (28 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Fort De Soto Park (1 hr 2)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Emerson Point Preserve (38 min)
Lush wildlife & plant preserve on 365 acres with historic sites including a Native American mound. Bayfront Park (6 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Bean Point Beach (19 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Robinson Preserve (24 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 7)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Anna Maria Public Beach (10 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Bean Point (4 min) North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (1 hr 10)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (41 min) DeSoto National Memorial Park (22 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. | 
