| unfussy studios provide free wi-fi and flat-screens, as well as kitchenettes, pull-out sofas, and balconies or terraces; some have beach views. . an airy restaurant has water views. a playground and a fishing pier are on-site. other amenities include 3 outdoor pools, a poolside snack bar and 2 hot tubs, along with gyms, sports courts and water sports. the 1- to 3-bedroom suites add living rooms. there's also a private beach area with a bar, plus loaner beach gear. parking is free. set on a sandy stretch of bahia beach overlooking cabbage creek, this informal all-suite hotel is 4 miles from highway 41 and 24 miles from the florida aquarium
Tampa International Airport 45 min
Morean Arts Center (40 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Little Manatee River State Park (25 min)
Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river, equestrian trails, campsites, picnicking & fishing. Apollo Beach (15 min)
Waterfront community on a saltwater canal system, with a protected beach reserve & fishing charters. Weedon Island, Florida (53 min) Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (40 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sunken Gardens (43 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (41 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Chihuly Collection (40 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Museum of Fine Arts (42 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (42 min)
Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Weedon Island Preserve (51 min)
3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Great Explorations Children's Museum (44 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Florida Railroad Museum (31 min)
Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride, plus locomotive rentals. E.G. Simmons Regional Park (10 min)
This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming, kayak rentals & picnic facilities. Manatee Viewing Center (18 min)
Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. | 
