Florida Gulf Coast, FL

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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Ca d\'Zan Mansion which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole
Pier 60 Park showing a beach and general coastal views
Sarasota showing a garden, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

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Where to stay in Florida Gulf Coast

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Downtown Tampa

4/5(1,135 area reviews)

Explore top attractions like the Florida Aquarium, Glazer Children's Museum, and Tampa Riverwalk, or indulge in the vibrant nightlife and dining scene in the River Arts District. Easily navigate the area with TECO Streetcar and HART public transportation.

Downtown Tampa
South Caya Costa and North Captiva Island, panorama, Florida, USA

North Captiva

Visitors to North Captiva enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, North Captiva Island Beach is worth a stop.

North Captiva
Unbelievable sugar white sand beach, beautiful place to visit.

South Village

While visiting South Village, you might make a stop by sights like Siesta Key Marina and Crescent Beach.

South Village
Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key Village

4.5/5(282 area reviews)

Travelers to Siesta Key Village praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market.

Siesta Key Village
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Pelican

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Pelican, Tarpon Point and Chabad Jewish Center are top sights worth seeing.

Pelican
Downtown St. Petersburg featuring outdoor art

Downtown St. Petersburg

A noteworthy feature of Downtown St. Petersburg is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tampa Bay and Palladium Theater.

Downtown St. Petersburg
Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
$144 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$163 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,087 reviews)
Overall, we found the hotel to be cute. The staff was very welcoming. The beds were very comfortable. The decor was contemporary and funky unfortunately, they have one sliding door that either doubles as the shower door or the bathroom door so you can’t use both at the same time and have privacy ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

3 out of 5
4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$120 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,314 reviews)
Rooms were very nice but location sucks. Pool was green looking.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach FL
$326 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$368 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,054 reviews)
Amazing few! The staff were so nice

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sailport Waterfront Suites

Sailport Waterfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2506 N Rocky Point Dr Tampa FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,933 reviews)
Great location. Enjoyed the pool. Could have used a notice of renovations in process.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Sailport Waterfront Suites
Happy Travelers RV Resort

Happy Travelers RV Resort

3 out of 5
9401 E Fowler Ave Thonotosassa FL
Stay at this cabin in Thonotosassa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Busch Gardens ...
Happy Travelers RV Resort
Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

4 out of 5
77 11th St N St. Petersburg FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (731 reviews)
Really enjoyed our stay! The room was very modern, and had everything we needed. The location was great, with lots of cute cafés and restaurants within walking distance. The valet team was also very nice and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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