| 4 miles from st. overlooking mandalay channel and a 4-minute walk from clearwater beach, this colorful, retro-style motel is 1 mile from the clearwater marine aquarium, and 12. funky rooms have free wifi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players, kitchens and dining rooms, as well as balconies or patios, some with water views. amenities include an outdoor heated pool and patio, plus a private fishing dock, a media library and laundry facilities. petersburg-clearwater international airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 34 min
Winter The Dolphin (11 min) Clearwater Marine Aquarium (10 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Sand Key (13 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Pier 60 Clearwater (6 min) Innisbrook (34 min) Dunedin Downtown Market (16 min)
Open-air market held weekends from November through June, with local food, crafts & live music. Fred Howard Park (38 min)
Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area. Florida Botanical Gardens (22 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Splash Harbour Water Park (19 min)
Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. Sand Key Beach (11 min) Largo Central Park (17 min)
70-acre recreational area featuring a community center, playgrounds & a military court of honor. Sand Key Park (11 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Caladesi Island (9 min)
This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Caladesi Island State Park (9 min)
Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Honeymoon Island State Park (25 min)
Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. | 
