| pets are welcome (fees apply). unfussy studios and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments provide cable tv, free wi-fi and kitchens. there's a courtyard with picnic tables, a bbq and shuffleboard. some offer open-plan living/dining areas. there's also a 2-bedroom cottage. parking is free. set on a palm-lined street and a block from the beach, this relaxed motel is 4 miles from the pinellas county florida botanical gardens and 7 miles from the clearwater marine aquarium. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Tampa International Airport 40 min
John's Pass (21 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Largo Central Park (12 min)
70-acre recreational area featuring a community center, playgrounds & a military court of honor. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (16 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Sand Key Park (12 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Splash Harbour Water Park (4 min)
Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. Winter The Dolphin (17 min) Caladesi Island State Park (23 min)
Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Honeymoon Island State Park (34 min)
Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Sand Key (3 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Dunedin Downtown Market (25 min)
Open-air market held weekends from November through June, with local food, crafts & live music. Caladesi Island (23 min)
This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Sunset Beach (27 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Florida Botanical Gardens (11 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. George C. McGough Nature Park (5 min)
Tranquil city park boasting an abundant aquatic turtle population viewed from a deck & boardwalk. Pier 60 Clearwater (18 min) | 
