Is it ever possible to want to go somewhere other than your own beach? Well, we wouldn’t think so, but just in case it rains….we’re talking about places you might want to go: Golf and Putt Putt McGough Nature Park Seaside Seabird Sanctuary Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Johns Pass Boardwalk Splash Harbor Water Park Dolphin […]
Local Attractions
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St. N., St Petersburg (about 19 mile or 30 minutes drive) from Sunsets on the Sand. A beautiful and relaxing way to spend a couple of hours if you just have to get away from the beach (we can’t imagine, but …. if you’re going down to St. Pete for the day anyway […]
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Alright, I admit it – this is another (but VERY COOL) tourist trap! We love going up to Dodeconese Blvd to see the Sponge Docks (about 24 miles to the north). It is definitely a good day when you can see this little village of Greek ancestry. The history here is amazing. If you love […]
Johns Pass Boardwalk
OK – so it’s the local ‘tourist trap’ – but a good one! There are lots of restaurants, of course, and the requisite trinket and t-shirt shops There are also several great beachwear outlets (we shop there!), Lori’s for your natural sponges, soaps and lotions (Mary’s favorite), and a ton of outlets offering boat rides, […]
Clearwater Aquarium
A few miles to the north is the Clearwater Aquarium, located at 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 (727-441-1790) – about 10 miles from Sunsets On The Sand. This marine life rescue center is home to Winter the Dolphin, star of the popular Dolphin Tale movies, filmed on location in Clearwater, Florida. Hope, PJ and […]
McGough Nature Park
The Narrows Environmental Education Center is located in McGough Nature Park along the Intracoastal Waterway at 11901 146th Street North,Largo – just across the Indian Rocks Bridge, about 2 miles from the beach house. Also known as the “Turtle Park” for its abundant aquatic turtle population, the center houses owls, eagles, hawks and other animals […]
Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Tours
A fun day out on the water! There are many Dolphin and Snorkeling boat tours in the area. There are shorter rides that only include the dolphin watching but others are several hours and include island hopping and shelling. A half-day tour runs about $40/adult. My personal favorite experience was out of the Gulfport Marina: […]