| brightly decorated, casual rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; suites add kitchenettes. coin-operated laundry facilities are also available. this colorful, 1950s-era hotel on the gulf of mexico is 3 miles from pass-a-grille historic district and 12 miles from skyway fishing pier state park. cottages offer 1- to 3-bedroom apartments with living rooms and kitchens. parking is free. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool overlooking the beach, plus a volleyball court, a bbq area, a beach deck, and a patio with umbrella-shaded tables. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 34 min
Museum of Fine Arts (17 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Upham Beach Park (4 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (25 min) Florida Botanical Gardens (31 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (20 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Sunset Beach (8 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (15 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Fort De Soto Park (15 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 4) Great Explorations Children's Museum (19 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunken Gardens (18 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (17 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (18 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Chihuly Collection (16 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Morean Arts Center (16 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. | 
