some also offer air-conditioning, bay views, extra bedrooms and/or pull-out sofasparking is free. the straightforward rooms come with cable tv, kitchenettes and coffeemakers. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a bbq area and a private fishing dock, as well as a thatched, polynesian-style gazebo. on clearwater bay, this modest motel is a 6-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 2 miles from clearwater marine aquarium and 10 miles from the florida botanical gardens. . fishing pole rental is offered Tampa International Airport 35 min
Sand Key Beach (8 min) Caladesi Island (12 min) This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (5 min) Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Splash Harbour Water Park (16 min) Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. Honeymoon Island State Park (26 min) Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Florida Botanical Gardens (23 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Winter The Dolphin (6 min) Caladesi Island State Park (12 min) Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Pier 60 Clearwater (11 min) Largo Central Park (18 min) 70-acre recreational area featuring a community center, playgrounds & a military court of honor. Dunedin Downtown Market (17 min) Open-air market held weekends from November through June, with local food, crafts & live music. Innisbrook (35 min) Sand Key (11 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Sand Key Park (8 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Coachman Park (10 min) Shorefront spot with paved walkways hosting a variety of concerts, festivals & exhibitions all year. |