The Tampa metropolitan statistical area -- which includes St. Petersburg and Clearwater -- features 26 miles of beaches, attracting visitors from around the world each year. Tampa-area beach hotels offer amenities like large pools, live entertainment and free shuttles, allowing visitors to take advantage of everything the area has to offer.
Located on St. Petersburg Beach, the Beachcomber is steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. Sports fans can get in on the action by checking out a Tampa Bay Rays’ game at nearby Tropicana Field. When the sun sets, grab at table at the hotel’s Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, which features a full menu, drink specials and live music every night.
Explore the St. Petersburg Beach area by hopping on the Gulfport Trolley, which can take you to restaurants and shops up and down St. Petersburg Beach. Enjoy fresh seafood and nearby restaurants like Snappers Sea Grill, which is within walking distance of the Beachcomber; Snappers includes entrees like wasabi-crusted tuna, crab cakes and salmon in a setting that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
The Beachcomber
6200 Gulf Blvd.
St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
727-367-1902
beachcomberflorida.com
Clearwater’s Sandpearl Resort sites conveniently on the north end of Clearwater Beach. Families staying at the resort can sign their kids up for Camp Ridley, an activity program for kids between the ages of 5 and 11; they can enjoy scavenger hunts on the beach or participate in nature walks to learn about Florida’s habitat. Enjoy a cocktail by the pool, or walk down the white sands of Clearwater Beach.
Walk south on the beach and take in local restaurants like Clear Sky Beachside Café and Forlini’s Ristorante and Bar; take in the live music at nearby Clearwater Wine Company. Head down to Clearwater's nearby Pier 60 for the daily sunset festival, where you can enjoy Florida's sunset while checking out the work of local artists.
Sandpearl Resort
500 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-441-2425
sandpearl.com
Sailport Waterfront Suites overlooks Tampa Bay from Rocky Point Island. The hotel offers only suites, making for a comfortable stay for families and larger groups. Guests can find plenty of activities to keep them busy during the day. Float in the large, heated pool or play games like beach volleyball, horseshoes and tetherball. In the evenings, visit Ybor City, Tampa’s historic entertainment district, where you can sign up for walking tours or ghost tours of this Tampa landmark. Stop by nearby Ybor City in the evenings to enjoy a tropical cocktail and live music at the Green Iguana or a romantic Italian dinner at La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano.
Sailport Waterfront Suites
2506 North Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-281-9599
providentresorts.com
