When planning your Florida vacation rental, leave a little room for the unexpected. The real fun Florida family vacation is beyond the Orlando theme parks. At the parks you can see incredible shows, experience the thrills of wild rides and share amazing moments watching wildlife in almost perfect scenarios. But some people still pack their days with fun at a theme park and collapse in a hotel room in Orlando.
Our resort area is, on its own, a fun filled destination. Whether you love the outdoors or enjoy cultural activities, you will never have a dull moment. Our Florida vacation rentals are conveniently located and there are many attractions and activities to entertain the entire family. If you are planning to visit one of Orlando theme parks, we suggest you pick a day pass or a short package and explore them while staying at your private waterfront rental on the beaches of Tampa Bay. That way, you can enjoy the park for as long as you are having fun and whenever the rides, the crowd or your feet start to bug you (or you or the kids start to get cranky), you can just head straight to your waterfront home… Perhaps even escape in time to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
With your Florida vacation rental you can enjoy the best of both worlds: fun theme parks and the best beaches on the Gulf of Mexico! Plus, lots of other attractions and activities.
No matter what you do, you will have many great memories to take home from your Florida beach vacation. Here are some suggestions:
Culture
Take a half or full day to enjoy a great exhibit, movie, concert or play at one of our many cultural venues:
Nature
Learn about ecosystems, marine life or simply enjoy a relaxing day at one of our most pristine attractions:
- Florida Aquarium
- Lowry Park Zoo
- Fort De Soto Park
- Shell Key
- Egmont Key
- Honeymoon Island
- Caladesi Island
- Pinellas Trail
- Golf Courses
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Winter’s Dolphin Tale
- Sunken Gardens
Theme Parks
Your great family beach vacation is near lots of fun and excitement – for kids of all ages:
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Sports & Games
Get tickets for your favorite team, polish your skills or enjoy a new activity:
- Sport Fishing
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Sailing
- Wave Runners Boat Rentals
- Surfing
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Swimming
- Golf
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Bike Trails
- Roller Skating
- Spring Training
- Hockey Season
- Basketball Season
- Football Season
- Mini Golf
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Tampa Bay Downs
Dining & Nightclubs
From casual lunch to fine waterfront dining, happy hour to dancing, get ready for fun, day and night:
Shopping
Shop ’til you drop at a local souvenir store or a nearby mall:
- Ybor City
- Ellenton Outlet Mall
- Tyrone Square Mall
- Largo Mall
- International Plaza
- Art Galleries
- Antique Shops