Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Beach activities:
The best part of your visit with us will be our large private beach as you lounge on the powdery white sand or swim in the crystal emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico or take a leisurely stroll along the shores of the island.
Our heated swimming pool overlooks the beach and Gulf of Mexico.
If you like to get a bit more physical, beach volleyball may be just for you.
Our Beach attendants are available to assist you in making arrangements for nearby Parasail rides, wave-runners, cabana rentals, or water trykes as well as other types of water sports.

Bardmoor Golf Club
The Tampa Bay area's leading public golf club and former PGA/LPGA tour event site. Offering daily players all the private club advantages.
Many other professional courses also available. Allow our concierge to schedule your tee time for one of our nearby prestigious golf courses.

Shopping:
Corey Avenue Shops
Located in Historic Corey Landing. Unique Gift Shops, Boutiques, Galleries, Theater and Restaurants. A 3 minute drive.

John's Pass Village and Boardwalk
This scenic village offers numerous shops, boutiques, restaurants, water sports and entertainment along a rustic wooden boardwalk. A 15 minute drive.

Tyrone Square Mall
The Tampa Bay Area's Largest Mall. Find department stores including Burdines, Dillard's, JC Penney's and Sears as well as 170 specialty shops, food court and AMC Theaters. A 15 minute drive.

The Pier
Located on the Downtown Waterfront of St. Petersburg. A 5 story festival market full of shops, dining and entertainment with a water view. Walking distance from Beach Drive with Upscale specialty shops, galleries, museum and restaurants. A 15 minute drive.

Prime Outlets
With some of the most impressive brand name stores of any outlet center in the country, Prime Outlets of Ellenton is a must for shoppers seeking top quality at great prices. A 25 minute drive.

Wagon Wheel Flea Market
Flea Market with over 2000 exhibitors on 125 acres. Open Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm. A 20 minute drive.

Old Hyde Park Village
Tampa's premiere shopping destination, offering a series of 50 upscale shops including Jacobson's, Talbot's and Polo/Ralph Lauren. A 40 minute drive.

Ybor Square
A specialty mall, occupies a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Once housing the world's largest cigar factory, its three brick buildings are now home to around three dozen shops selling everything from clothes to cigars. A 40 minute drive.

Tarpon Springs
Historical Main Street. An enjoyable place to visit with traditional Greek arts & crafts, sponge docks, stores, restaurants, and antique shops. A 1 hour drive.

Arts & Culture:
The Arts Center
Five galleries provide rotating exhibits of visual arts in all media. Besides the exhibits, the Arts Center offers a full, year-round schedule of visual arts classes for adults and children at all levels of skill and experience. A 15 minute drive.

P. Buckley Moss Gallery
The gallery houses the world's most extensive collection of the works of P. Buckley Moss. A 15 minute drive.

Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens, located on six acres in St. Petersburg, is a horticultural treasure. There are annual festivals, educational programs, wildlife presentations and has been designated as a historic landmark.

American Stage Theatre
American Stage Theatre produces live contemporary and classical theater as well as programs in schools and communities.

Ruth Eckerd Hall
Ruth Eckerd Hall offers performances by national touring companies in theater, music and dance. There is a new building devoted to educational development of both children and adults.

Other Local Attractions:

Beach and Gulf of Mexico (0 MI/ 0 KM )
Fort Desoto State Park (5 MI/ 8.05 KM )
The Pier / Downtown St. Pete (7 MI/ 11.27 KM )
Tropicana Field (7 MI/ 11.27 KM )
Florida Holocaust Museum (7 MI/ 11.27 KM )
Florida International Museum (7 MI/ 11.27 KM )
Salvador Dali Museum (7 MI/ 11.27 KM )
Busch Gardens (38 MI/ 61.15 KM )
Adventure Island (37 MI/ 59.54 KM )
Lowry Park Zoo (35 MI/ 56.33 KM )
Raymond James Stadium (29 MI/ 46.67 KM )
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (31 MI/ 49.89 KM )
Walt Disney World Resort (90 MI/ 144.84 KM )
Seaworld (104 MI/ 167.37 KM )
Univeral Studios/Island of Adventure (107 MI/ 172.2 KM )

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