Tampa International Airport 1 hr 4
Fort De Soto Park (54 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (33 min) Bayfront Park (8 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (38 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Robinson Preserve (16 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Ca' d'Zan (32 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Bean Point Beach (9 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Manatee Public Beach (6 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. DeSoto National Memorial Park (14 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Bean Point (9 min) Coquina Beach (11 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (19 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (1 hr 2)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (59 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Anna Maria Public Beach (7 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. | 
