| guest laundry facilities are available, and parking is free. set on the beach overlooking the gulf of mexico, this casual hotel is 2 miles from anna maria island historical society and 8 miles from palma sola botanical park. amenities include a beachfront heated outdoor pool, shuffleboard courts and a picnic area with bbqs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. laid-back apartments offer full kitchens and free wi-fi, plus 42-inch flat-screen tvs and playstation games consoles. the beach has lounge chairs and umbrellas
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 7
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 2)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Bayfront Park (7 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Anna Maria Public Beach (5 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. DeSoto National Memorial Park (17 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Fort De Soto Park (57 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Manatee Public Beach (5 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. Bean Point Beach (8 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (41 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (1 hr 5)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Palma Sola Botanical Park (18 min)
Landscaped, free-admission gardens with exotic plants, lakes, a playground & rental facilities. Bean Point (8 min) Sunshine Skyway Bridge (36 min) Coquina Beach (14 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Robinson Preserve (19 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (23 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. | 
