Vista Inn on Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor

We offer comfort in King, Queen, and Double rooms, with handicap accessible options available. Our rooms come standard with:

• Private balcony with waterfront view
• Free Wi-Fi
• Flat-screen TV with cable programming
• Coffee/tea maker
• Hairdryer
• Iron & ironing board

Tarpon Sponge Docks – 3.9 miles

The sponge industry helped build a Greek community that is now famous not only for the world’s finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek restaurants, markets and bakeries in the country.

Salty Waters Fishing Charters – 4.2 miles

Salty Water Fishing Charters provides fishing trips to allow you to have an all-around great day on the salty water! Captain Jimmy Hartley will show you some of the best near-shore fishing in west central Florida. Fishing trips are customized to focus on family fun. With over 20+ years on the local water, Captain Hartley will take you right to tarpon, snook, trout, mackerel and even shark, if you’re up for it. You never know what you’ll catch on your fishing trip!

Fred Howard Park – 5.5 miles

Fred Howard Park consists of 155 acres and provides access to the Gulf of Mexico by a one-mile-long causeway. The white sandy beach is a very popular north county swim area. In addition to swimming, it provides a perfect location for visitors to enjoy many spectacular sunsets. Nesting ospreys and eagles may be viewed by park visitors as they fish for food in the surrounding waters.

Honeymoon Island State Park – 9.4 miles

One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. Looking skyward, eagles, osprey and great horned owls can be seen, while ground animals include gopher tortoises, raccoons and armadillos. Swimming, fishing, shelling, hiking and bicycling are all popular activities that make Honeymoon Island State Park an ideal getaway.

Caladesi Island – 10.4 miles (to the Caladesi Honeymoon Island Ferry)

With three miles of pristine beaches accessible only by boat, Caladesi Island is an unspoiled paradise. In addition, it is a magical place for swimming, sun-bathing, picnics, snorkeling or shelling. Also, there’s a ferry that takes you there and back every half hour.

Clearwater Beach – 18 miles

Laid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand. Clearwater Beach draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. In addition, cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. At sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors.