bright, unfussy studios feature free wi-fi, tvs and kitchens, as well as pool views. parking is complimentary. . a 3-minute walk from st. pete beach, this relaxed family-run hotel is 4 miles from the pass-a-grille historic district and 9 miles from tropicana field, home of the tampa bay rays baseball team. airy suites add separate living rooms. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a bbq area and laundry facilities Tampa International Airport 36 min
Upham Beach Park (3 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (17 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Great Explorations Children's Museum (21 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Fort De Soto Park (17 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (19 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (20 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Florida Botanical Gardens (29 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Morean Arts Center (18 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (27 min) Sunset Beach (6 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Chihuly Collection (18 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunken Gardens (21 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. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr) Museum of Fine Arts (20 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. |