Florida Gulf Coast Travel Guide

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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Ca d\'Zan Mansion showing heritage elements and a lake or waterhole
Pier 60 Park showing a sandy 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

Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key Village is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Siesta Key.

Siesta Key Village
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Downtown Tampa

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Tampa or Florida Aquarium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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

If you're spending some time in South Village, Siesta Key Marina and Crescent Beach are top sights worth seeing.

South Village
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Pelican

While visiting Pelican, you might make a stop by sights like Tarpon Point and Chabad Jewish Center.

Pelican
Downtown St. Petersburg featuring outdoor art

Downtown St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tampa Bay and Palladium Theater.

Downtown St. Petersburg
Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,001 reviews)
very clean and cute hotel. friendly staff. safe and cosy...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach FL
The price is NZ$703 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$703
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,026 reviews)
A perfect stay.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South

3 out of 5
1200 N Westshore Blvd Tampa FL
The price is NZ$139 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$139
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (3,951 reviews)
Mucha limpieza y descanso pleno

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
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
Stay at this aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,895 reviews)
Hotel room look like it had been updated very nice and clean. Only thing that I would say is they could use a new couch. It looks pretty worn other than that. It’s a great hotel.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Busch Gardens ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (398 reviews)
clean and comfortable little log cabin room with bathroom and full kitchen.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Happy Travelers RV Resort
Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
12000 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island FL
Stay at this beach condo in Treasure Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,455 reviews)
Clean rooms. Plenty of space for 2 couples and a child. Accommodated our late check out on Christmas Eve which was a plus. Some painting being done and construction on the beach itself. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites
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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