| . across the street from the beach, this relaxed all-suite hotel is a 6-minute walk from boats to shell key preserve and 10 miles from fort de soto park. the 10 casual studios and 1-bedroom suites come with kitchens and flat-screen tvs. wi-fi in communal areas and parking are both free. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a sundeck, as well as a barbecue and laundry facilities. some suites feature gulf views
Tampa International Airport 35 min
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (19 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (16 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (26 min) Upham Beach Park (10 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (18 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (24 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Shell Key (13 min)
Barrier island with a shorebird preserve, plus white-sand beaches & snorkeling spots. Fort De Soto Park (16 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Morean Arts Center (17 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (21 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Chihuly Collection (17 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 45) Sunset Beach (14 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Museum of Fine Arts (18 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (19 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. | 
