| 7 miles from st. this relaxed property with separate bungalows and a cottage is across the street from madeira beach, and 6. studios add full kitchens (some are poolside, some have balconies), as do the separate bungalows and cottage. amenities include an outdoor pool (heated in season), a patio with umbrellas, and tiki huts with picnic seating and barbecue grills. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pete beach. the simple rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers, minifridges, microwaves and toasters. parking is complimentary
Tampa International Airport 36 min
Great Explorations Children's Museum (26 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (26 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunken Gardens (25 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Chihuly Collection (23 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (30 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Fort De Soto Park (29 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sand Key Park (29 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Florida Botanical Gardens (16 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. John's Pass (3 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Sunset Beach (9 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Morean Arts Center (23 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 26) Sand Key (20 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Upham Beach Park (14 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Museum of Fine Arts (27 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. | 
