| there's also an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a dock with boat slips. the 4 chic suites add kitchens and separate living rooms; 1 has a whirlpool tub, while another adds a fireplace. on boca ciega bay, this intimate, adults-only resort is an 8-minute walk from gulf boulevard's shops and restaurants, and an 11-minute walk from the beach. water views are available in 2 suites, while the others overlook a courtyard; 1 also has a balcony. a resort fee includes parking, champagne upon arrival and wifi. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 1 elegant room overlooks the bay, and features a private courtyard, a minifridge and a coffeemaker
Tampa International Airport 37 min
Morean Arts Center (17 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunken Gardens (22 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Chihuly Collection (17 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (22 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Great Explorations Children's Museum (22 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Museum of Fine Arts (21 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (20 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 3) Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (24 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Sunset Beach (6 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (19 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Upham Beach Park (12 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Fort De Soto Park (19 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Florida Botanical Gardens (29 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (29 min) | 
