Life’s a Beach | Treasure Island

This under-the-radar area’s biggest treasure is its uncommonly wide beaches with plenty of room to spread out. Steeped in Old Florida charm, days are spent floating in the calm Gulf waters, jetting down inflatable water slides, and then grabbing a drink to enjoy at the water’s edge while watching the sunset. Treasure Island Beach Resort; treasureislandbeachresort.com

Stay: Part of the esteemed Opal Collection, Treasure Island Beach Resort is a coastal-chic boutique hotel that offers the feel of a plush beach house, with direct access to a long stretch of beach and spacious suites with living areas, kitchenettes and separate bedrooms.Known For: Most of the rooms and suites flaunt direct or partial Gulf views, and you can’t beat a day at the glass-enclosed poolscape overlooking the beach and Gulf.

Worth Mentioning: Book with The Cabana Club, a luxury beach concierge service that will set up chairs, cabanas and umbrellas—and everything needed for a relaxing beach day, as well as a chic sunset celebration.

Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome, for a fee

This story is from the 2022 Florida Annual edition. Click to read more.