Where to stay & what to do.
Book inside our exclusive discounted room block at the host resort — then explore downtown St. Petersburg and make September 10–12, 2026 a trip you never forget.
Come for the room. Stay for the city.
Downtown St. Petersburg is one of Florida's most walkable, art-filled waterfront cities — and the resort sits right in the middle of it. Here's how to turn three transformational days into a full vacation.
Right Outside the Resort
North Straub Park & the St. Pete Pier
A 26-acre waterfront pier district a few minutes' walk away — sunrise walks, marina views, rooftop bars, and the Pier District market.
Beach Drive NE
The most beautiful stretch in the city: boutiques, sidewalk cafés, and galleries lining the waterfront right at the resort's doorstep.
Central Avenue
Downtown's main artery for shopping, coffee, and restaurants — walkable from the hotel and perfect for a girls' afternoon.
Art & Culture
The Dalí Museum
The largest collection of Salvador Dalí works outside Europe, in a glass-and-concrete landmark on the waterfront.
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
From antiquities to French Impressionists — a serene, elegant stop two blocks from the resort.
Chihuly Collection
Dale Chihuly's glass sculptures in a purpose-built gallery in the Warehouse Arts corridor.
The Factory & Warehouse Arts District
Working studios, murals, and independent galleries — go for the SHINE murals and stay for the makers.
Food, Wine & Nightlife
Waterfront dining on Beach Drive
Book a celebration dinner steps from the hotel — Italian, steak, sushi, and rooftop cocktails at golden hour.
EDGE District
Wine bars, live music, and late-night spots with a creative, local energy.
Locale Market & food halls
Grab-and-go breakfast, espresso, and healthy options between sessions.
Craft breweries & speakeasies
St. Pete's award-winning brewery trail and hidden cocktail rooms are all within a short ride.
Beaches & Water
St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
Powder-white sand and Gulf sunsets about 25 minutes from downtown — the perfect pre- or post-event beach day.
Fort De Soto Park
Nationally ranked beaches, kayak trails, and shelling — bring a hat and stay all morning.
Sunset sail on Tampa Bay
Charter or catamaran cruises leave from the downtown marina, minutes from the resort.
Caladesi & Honeymoon Island
A ferry ride to one of Florida's most pristine, undeveloped shorelines.
Make It a Full Vacation
Spa & wellness day
Book resort spa treatments, a sunrise yoga class in the park, or a waterfront run before day one.
Sunken Gardens & Vinoy Park
A century-old botanical oasis and shaded bayfront green space for slow mornings.
Day trip to Tampa
About 30 minutes away — Armature Works, the Riverwalk, and Ybor City.
Stay through the weekend
Extend at our group rate and give yourself two extra days to integrate everything you just became.
Book your room first — then plan the fun.
Our discounted block is the easiest way to add extra nights.