Cabanas of Treasure Island is located on Gulf Blvd, providing quick and easy access to other areas of the island. Our location provides nearly direct access to the public beach with a safety crosswalk, making it easy to spend your days enjoying the soft, white sand and sparkling turquoise waters of Treasure Island Beach, rated one of the Top Beaches in the USA by Tripadvisor in 2021. Overall, our location provides the perfect base for exploring all that the area has to offer.
Read on to get a glimpse into surrounding areas to explore, or if you’re interested in staying in the neighborhood, click here to view a list of our favorite hotspots in Treasure Island!
John’s Pass
The “Pass”, as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique, made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, John's Pass. Located on the waterfront at John's Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, live music venues, dozens of restaurants, charter fishing, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.
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St. Pete Beach
Cabanas of Treasure Island is just a short drive from St. Pete Beach, where you can enjoy more shopping, dining, and nightlife. St Pete Beach was named America’s #1 Beach by Trip Advisor in recent years! St Pete Beach has an array of beach bars and restaurants with live music, the Corey Avenue Sunday Market and several high end cocktail/dining establishments such as The Don Cesar Hotel.
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Pass-A-Grille Beach
While staying at Cabanas of Treasure Island, you may want to head to the far South end of St Pete Beach to explore historic Pass-A-Grille. This popular and sought-after part of St Pete Beach is a top local attraction for locals and tourists alike. You can explore the shops of 8th Avenue, grab a drink at a number of restaurants, sit on the pristine beach and get refreshments from “Paradise Grille”, eat at one of the most popular breakfast restaurants in the vicinity “Seahorse Cafe” or watch the sunset from “The Dewey Rooftop Bar”.
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Downtown St. Petersburg
If you’re craving something different or an upscale experience, downtown St. Petersburg is only a 20-minute drive with the World Class Restaurants and Entertainment, and the fantastic $100M Pier with events happening year-round. Downtown St. Petersburg has quickly become the premier Florida destination and is sure to satisfy whatever kind of vibe you’re going for! Downtown St Petersburg is also home to the Tampa Bay Rays, so you can enjoy a ball game while you’re in the area as well!
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Fort Desoto
Less than a half-an hour drive away is Fort DeSoto - a much-loved county park consisting of five islands and 1,136 acres on the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. A great time for all - Fort DeSoto has many miles of bike and walking paths, a pirate ship playground, historic park and museum, and tons of ways to enjoy the pristine coastline.
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Sunken Gardens
Another destination less than 30-minutes away is St. Petersburg’s oldest living museum, Sunken Gardens. The 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Spend some time meandering through the paths and discover thousands of plant species, natural waterfalls, and maybe you’ll spot a flamingo or two!
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Downtown Tampa
Tampa is a 45 minute drive or Uber from Cabanas of Treasure Island, but provides another unique downtown experience with a lot to enjoy. Home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning, many of our visiting guests enjoy catching a game while on their trip. Additionally, you may enjoy exploring historic Ybor City, the Tampa Riverwalk and many high-class restaurants and entertainment options.