wi-fi is available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast and parking are offered. featuring gulf or resort views, the contemporary studios and 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes or kitchens, and furnished balconies, as well as living rooms with sofabeds. overlooking a white-sand beach on the gulf of mexico, this upscale all-suite hotel is 6 miles from the suncoast seabird sanctuary and 17 miles from the clearwater marine aquarium. a stylish burger restaurant/bar has a terrace overlooking the beach. there's direct beach access. other amenities include a fitness center, and a beachfront outdoor pool with a sundeck and umbrella-shaded tables Tampa International Airport 37 min
Great Explorations Children's Museum (23 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sand Key (26 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Sunset Beach (4 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Morean Arts Center (18 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (26 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Upham Beach Park (9 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Museum of Fine Arts (21 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Fort De Soto Park (24 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sunken Gardens (22 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (23 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 42) John's Pass (3 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (21 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Chihuly Collection (18 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Florida Botanical Gardens (22 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. |