| 2 miles from the gulfport casino ballroom. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 4 colorful suites are furnished with antiques and offer cable tv, free wifi, and balconies or patios. common areas include a living room with a fireplace, a bayfront porch with wicker patio furniture, and a tropical garden with a jasmine-covered gazebo. freebies include snacks, and beach chairs and towels. across the street from gulfport beach on boca ciega bay, this cozy b&b is set in a building dating from 1923. there are also 2 cottages that feature private entrances and patios with bay views. it's 0
Tampa International Airport 31 min
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (14 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunset Beach (13 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (15 min)
Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (26 min) Museum of Fine Arts (15 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (16 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. 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 (15 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (29 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Upham Beach Park (12 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Chihuly Collection (14 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Morean Arts Center (14 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Saint Petersburg Pier (54 min) Fort De Soto Park (24 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Great Explorations Children's Museum (17 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. | 
