| on a beach overlooking the gulf of mexico, this breezy motel in a simple low-rise is a mile from the shops at john's pass village and boardwalk, and 7 miles from bird-watching at boca ciega millennium park. family suites and 1-bedroom apartments add kitchens, and living rooms with futons or extra beds. children age 4 and under stay at no charge. parking is complimentary. accessed by exterior corridors, the warmly decorated rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a shuffleboard court and barbecue facilities
Tampa International Airport 38 min
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (28 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Florida Botanical Gardens (21 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Upham Beach Park (10 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Sand Key (25 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (25 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Chihuly Collection (19 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. John's Pass (3 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Great Explorations Children's Museum (24 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (23 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Museum of Fine Arts (23 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (23 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Morean Arts Center (19 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 43) Fort De Soto Park (25 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sunset Beach (5 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. | 
