amenities include a walk-in pool, beachfront fire pits, a fitness center, a spa (surcharge) and a kids club. cozy rooms provide views of the coast, mandalay bay or the gulf, and feature flat-screens, minifridges, coffeemakers and free wi-fi. there are also 2 beachfront restaurants and a casual lobby eatery, plus 25,000 square feet of event space. a daily resort fee covers pool towel service and beach chairs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this upscale beachfront resort is a 9-minute walk from the nightly sunset festivities at pier 60 on clearwater beach. bright 1- or 2-bedroom suites with kitchens and washer/dryers are also available Tampa International Airport 35 min
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (5 min) Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Dunedin Downtown Market (17 min) Open-air market held weekends from November through June, with local food, crafts & live music. Sand Key (14 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Fred Howard Park (40 min) Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area. Caladesi Island State Park (8 min) Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Pier 60 Clearwater (5 min) Honeymoon Island State Park (26 min) Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Caladesi Island (8 min) This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Largo Central Park (18 min) 70-acre recreational area featuring a community center, playgrounds & a military court of honor. Florida Botanical Gardens (24 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Innisbrook (35 min) Sand Key Beach (12 min) Splash Harbour Water Park (20 min) Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. Winter The Dolphin (6 min) Sand Key Park (12 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. |