| petersburg municipal beach on the gulf of mexico, this laid-back hotel is 7 miles from i-275 and 10 miles from the florida botanical gardens. set between boca ciega bay and st. there's also a marina. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a rooftop sundeck, along with a gym, a business center and guest laundry facilities. some rooms offer direct pool access or gulf views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring terraces or balconies, the warm, casual rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and wet bars, plus minifridges, microwaves and keurig coffeemakers
Tampa International Airport 38 min
John's Pass (3 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Florida Botanical Gardens (21 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Fort De Soto Park (25 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Chihuly Collection (19 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Great Explorations Children's Museum (24 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Museum of Fine Arts (22 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunset Beach (5 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Upham Beach Park (10 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Sand Key (26 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (25 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sunken Gardens (23 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Morean Arts Center (19 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 43) Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (28 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (23 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. | 
