simple rooms with tropical accents have tvs and free wi-fi, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms have kitchenettes, and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add full kitchens and dining areas. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a picnic area with barbecue grills, a shuffleboard court and coin-operated laundry facilities. less than a block from the beach, this basic, budget motel is an 8-minute walk from the shops, restaurants and entertainment at john's pass village and boardwalk Tampa International Airport 40 min
Sunset Beach (7 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Sunken Gardens (25 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (29 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (26 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Florida Botanical Gardens (20 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 47) Upham Beach Park (12 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Fort De Soto Park (27 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (24 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. John's Pass (4 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Museum of Fine Arts (24 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (25 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Chihuly Collection (20 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sand Key (24 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Morean Arts Center (21 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. |