| theres also a wellness spa. a daily resort fee includes wi-fi, a local area shuttle, and access to 2 heated outdoor pools, plus fitness classes and a 24-hour gym. room service is available 24/7. contemporary rooms featuring ocean-inspired colors have flat-screen tvs, ipod docks, desks and keurig coffeemakers. 7 miles from merry pier. pete beach, this iconic 1920s hotel is 1. situated on the white sands of st. upgrades add balconies, while suites offer separate living areas with pull-out sofas and kitchenettes. theres a sports bar, and a hip lobby lounge serving light bites, plus 4 restaurants, including upscale seafood dining. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 32 min
Upham Beach Park (7 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (23 min) Fort De Soto Park (13 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 29) Chihuly Collection (14 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (18 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (13 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (21 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (16 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Museum of Fine Arts (16 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Morean Arts Center (14 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (15 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunset Beach (11 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Great Explorations Children's Museum (17 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunken Gardens (16 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. | 
