| there's a heated outdoor pool, and a beachfront sundeck with barbecue grills and a shuffleboard court. overlooking a white-sand beach on the gulf of mexico, this relaxed, family run motel with a swiss-style facade is 1. other amenities include wi-fi access and guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 9 miles from the gulf beaches historical museum in the pass-a-grille historic district. upgraded rooms add ocean views. the simple studios and 1-bedroom suites feature full kitchens and cable tv
Tampa International Airport 32 min
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (19 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Chihuly Collection (14 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (22 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (13 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Museum of Fine Arts (16 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (16 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Morean Arts Center (14 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 17) Great Explorations Children's Museum (18 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (24 min) Fort De Soto Park (14 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sunken Gardens (17 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Upham Beach Park (6 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (15 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunset Beach (10 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. | 
