| tennis and volleyball courts are offered, along with a playground and private beach access. suites and townhouses add sofabeds, kitchenettes and/or bunk beds. set on a sandy beach overlooking a marina, this bright hotel surrounded by palm trees is 6. 8 miles from the dali museum and 8 miles from the st. there's also a waterfront restaurant and a poolside deli. petersburg pier. airy rooms and suites feature free wi-fi, premium cable tv and minifridges, plus balconies with marina and/or bay views; microwaves are available (fee). check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub, a fitness center and yoga classes (fee). parking is complimentary
Tampa International Airport 27 min
Great Explorations Children's Museum (12 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (10 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Museum of Fine Arts (11 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Chihuly Collection (9 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunset Beach (20 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (8 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Morean Arts Center (9 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (10 min)
Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 2) Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (24 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (17 min) Sunken Gardens (12 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Fort De Soto Park (18 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (17 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (9 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. | 
