St Petersburg Area Info:
St. Petersburg Florida is the destination for whatever your tropical tastes desire! The barrier island of St. Pete Beach is known for its sandy white beaches that stretch for miles under the Florida sun, bathed in the warmth of the Gulf of Mexico. Some favorite pastimes here on the water include fishing, sailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving and golf, tennis and professional baseball on land. The Florida International Museum is a popular attraction with world class exhibitions, formerly including a comprehensive Titanic self guided tour. Art lovers will be sure to visit The Salvador Dali Museum, which features the world's largest collected works of the Surrealist painter. Another popular tourist destination is The Pier, which is located on Tampa Bay and features several shops, restaurants and outdoor entertainment.
If you are a nature lover, Fort DeSoto Park, South of St. Pete Beach is for you! Rent a canoe and explore the mangrove island's edge or just sit back and relax and do some bird watching. You can also go fishing, running, biking, and roller blading there. Visit Busch Gardens in Tampa, or The Pier, The Florida Aquarium, Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. Orlando is just 90 minutes away with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. Also, nearby the resort you will find plenty of shopping, water sports, tennis, fishing, and golf.