Explore top Gulf Coast attractions for every age and interest. Visit John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, meet rescued wildlife at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, or spend the day enjoying nearby nature parks, museums, fishing spots, and family friendly activities. Whether you are planning a dolphin cruise, discovering downtown St. Petersburg, or simply relaxing on the beach, there is always something memorable to experience near your JC Resorts vacation rental.

On Island & Nearby: Redington Beaches, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach

John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk
12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 | (727) 394-0756
https://johnspassvillage.net/

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785 | (727) 391-6211
https://seasideseabirdsanctuary.org/

Splash Harbour Water Park
399 2nd St, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 | (727) 596-2225
https://www.splashharbourwaterpark.com/

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
19465 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785 | (727) 595-1333
https://www.smugglersgolf.com/

Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve
903 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
https://www.indian-rocks-beach.com/

Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center (Hands-on education and up-close encounters with rescued gators, marine life, and exotic reptiles)
12973 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 | (727) 329-8751
https://johnspass.com/johns-pass/alligator-wildlife-discovery-center/

St. Petersburg & Clearwater Day Trips

St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Home Change

The Dalí Museum
1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | (727) 823-3767
https://thedali.org/

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 | (727) 441-1790
https://www.cmaquarium.org/

Fort De Soto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
https://pinellas.gov/parks/fort-de-soto-park/

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
https://spongedocks.net/

Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774 | (727) 582-2117
flbgfoundation.org/

Sunken Gardens (St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum — a 100 year old tropical oasis with flamingos and exotic plants)
1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 | (727) 551-3102
https://www.stpete.org/visitors/sunken_gardens.php

Tampa Area Day Trips

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 | (813) 884-4386
https://buschgardens.com/tampa/

Adventure Island
10001 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 (adjacent to Busch Gardens) | (813) 884-4386
https://adventureisland.com/

ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 | (813) 935-8552
https://zootampa.org/

The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 | (813) 273-4000
https://www.flaquarium.org/

C Ponies Beach Horseback Rides
8410 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209 | (941) 773-5196
https://cponies.com/

Orlando Day Trips

Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

SeaWorld Orlando
7007 SeaWorld Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
https://seaworld.com/orlando/