| amenities include an a gas barbecue grill, and an outdoor pool flanked by a picnic area, a garden and furnished gazebos. airy 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add pool views, sofabeds and private balconies. loaner bikes and beach chairs are complimentary. . pete beach and 12 miles from skyway fishing pier state park. set 3 blocks from the boutiques and eateries along historic 8th avenue, this homey inn built in the 1920s is across the street from st. bright studios feature modern furnishings, full kitchens and dining tables
Tampa International Airport 35 min
Chihuly Collection (17 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Great Explorations Children's Museum (21 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Morean Arts Center (17 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (27 min) North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (25 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Sunset Beach (15 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (18 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (19 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (16 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Shell Key (12 min)
Barrier island with a shorebird preserve, plus white-sand beaches & snorkeling spots. Museum of Fine Arts (19 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Fort De Soto Park (17 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (11 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Sunken Gardens (20 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (22 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. | 
