check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this casual, all-condo resort facing boca ciega bay is a 2-minute walk from the beach and 8. amenities include an outdoor heated pool facing the bay, 3 docks, outdoor bbq grills and dining areas. they also include living rooms with pull-out sofas. petersburg. guest parking and on-site laundry facilities are free. 4 miles from st. traditional 1- and 2-bedroom condos (many bayfront) feature flat-screen tvs, full kitchens (with all cooking utensils), coffeemakers and free wi-fi. beach towels are available upon request Tampa International Airport 37 min
Museum of Fine Arts (22 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (22 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. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (22 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sunset Beach (12 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Sunken Gardens (23 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Morean Arts Center (18 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (28 min) Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 40) Sunshine Skyway Bridge (33 min) John's Pass (5 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Upham Beach Park (7 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Florida Botanical Gardens (24 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Great Explorations Children's Museum (23 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Fort De Soto Park (22 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. |