| upgraded rooms have full kitchens, and/or balconies with gulf views. on a private beach overlooking the gulf of mexico, this casual resort along route 699 is 8 miles from sporting events at tropicana field, and 5 miles from johns pass village and boardwalk. there are 2 heated outdoor pools and 2 bars, including a lively beach bar with nightly live entertainment. an exercise room, guest laundry facilities and a business center are also available. parking is complimentary. breezy, laid-back rooms feature free wi-fi, tvs and dvd players, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 36 min
Chihuly Collection (18 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (19 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Morean Arts Center (18 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunset Beach (7 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Sunken Gardens (21 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (22 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Fort De Soto Park (17 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (7 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 1) Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (20 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (17 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Florida Botanical Gardens (31 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Great Explorations Children's Museum (21 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Museum of Fine Arts (20 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (27 min) | 
