| set in a bright building on a sandy beach, this relaxed motel is 2 miles from the gulf beaches historical museum and 7 miles from the skyway fishing pier state park. suites and apartments provide full kitchens and living areas. parking is complimentary. other amenities include direct beach access, a garden and a bbq area, plus a heated outdoor pool with a waterfall, and a multi-level sundeck. theres also a beach trolley (fee). straightforward rooms, studios, suites and apartments have free wi-fi and cable tv; some add gulf views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 32 min
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (16 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 17) Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (18 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (23 min) Chihuly Collection (14 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Museum of Fine Arts (16 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Upham Beach Park (5 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (13 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sunken Gardens (16 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Sunset Beach (9 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (15 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (21 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Morean Arts Center (14 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Fort De Soto Park (13 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Great Explorations Children's Museum (17 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. | 
