parking is included. overlooking a marina along the gulf of mexico, this laid-back all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from the closest beach, and 4 minutes' walk from shops at john's pass village and boardwalk. . relaxed, colorful 2- and 3-bedroom suites feature free high-speed wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms with sofabeds; some offer marina views. other amenities consist of a courtyard and a private dock, as well a coin-operated laundry facilities Tampa International Airport 40 min
Chihuly Collection (22 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 (27 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Morean Arts Center (22 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunset Beach (8 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Museum of Fine Arts (26 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (26 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sand Key (24 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Florida Botanical Gardens (20 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 32) Fort De Soto Park (28 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (13 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (28 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sand Key Park (33 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Sunken Gardens (27 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. |