Palm Harbor vacation rentals

Florida Gulf coast living at its finest

Sandwiched between Lake Tarpon to the east and Saint Joseph Sound on the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Palm Harbor is the perfect upscale oasis for escaping from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From championship golf, to mineral springs, to pristine sand beaches, the opportunities for relaxation are endless. For a taste of city life, historic downtown Palm Harbor offers up all the high-end shopping and dining you could want. Whether you prefer the salt air of the ocean or the thrill of freshwater fishing, a Palm Harbor vacation rental is a water lover's dream.

Activities and attractions in Palm Harbor

Are you searching for top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that Palm Harbor has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (21.1 mi / 33.9 km)
• ZooTampa at Lowry Park (18.5 mi / 29.7 km)
• Florida Aquarium (21.5 mi / 34.6 km)
• Innisbrook Golf Club (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
• Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays (5.3 mi / 8.6 km)
• Tampa Bay Downs (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)

A posh paradise of boating, beaches, and the back nine

Golfers come from all around to experience Palm Harbor's top-notch courses. Dotted with historic buildings, Florida Avenue in the heart of downtown hosts numerous family-friendly festivals and craft fairs, including the annual Palm Harbor Citrus Festival. For freshwater fishing, especially bass, you can't beat Lake Tarpon, which also offers boating, water skiing, and nearly any other water sport you can imagine (though alligators are known to frequent the waters, so save the swimming for the beaches). Soak up some sun and waves on the idyllic Gulf coast sands. Just don't forget the sunscreen.

Soak up the sun and leave the coats at home

Simply put, Palm Harbor is a dream destination for the warm-blooded, with hot summers and mild winters. The sun can be intense, so be sure to pack the sunscreen, particular from June to September when the mercury soars into the 90s. You'll also want an umbrella, as passing showers are frequent during Florida summers. At a Palm Harbor vacation rental, you can leave all thoughts of snow behind, since even in the coldest months of December to February, the temperatures rarely even drop into the 40s at night (daytime highs are still in the 70s).

A watery wonderland, from freshwater fish to sandy sunsets

A Palm Harbor vacation rental puts you in the heart of a water lover's paradise, with the beautiful sands, sunsets, and waves of the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and the freshwater playground of Lake Tarpon on the other. You'll get some exercise if you explore on foot, since the area has more hills than you usually find in Florida. Just be on the lookout for alligators if you're getting your fresh air fix inland. For some sand-free relaxation, seek out one of the area's mineral springs.

Transportation options to and around Palm Harbor

Fly into Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), the closest airport, located 15.5 mi (25 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) away.