Treasure Island is a charming Florida beach town just outside the city of St. Petersburg. Although its neighbor to the south, St. Pete Beach, tends to draw more of the visitor’s attention, Treasure Island offers more fun family activities and, to top it off, more affordable accommodations. So if you’re traveling to Treasure Island and looking for fun things to do with the family, consider this guide to affordable family fun!
Non-stop fishing charters
You can’t come to Florida without taking a fishing trip, although some families struggle to come up with the money to buy a fishing package for four or five people. At Nonstop Fishing Charters, which depart from Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach, kids fish for free! For a family of four, that means only paying the price of two. And the best thing about fishing in the Tampa Bay area is that you can do it year-round.
Treasure Island Fun Center
Save this one for a rainy day and we guarantee you will have a lot of fun with the kids. The Fun Center is the largest arcade in Pinellas County. All games are 1 or 2 chips and each chip is worth 25 cents. That goes a long way with pinball and air hockey. Plus, kids can redeem their tickets for prizes and if they get hungry, pizza is served inside. The Fun Center is now located in Seminole, just north of Park Boulevard. It’s not too far from your previous location. A quick taxi ride and you’re there.
Beach Municipal Park
Located directly on the beach, this one is for the kids who don’t want to sit still while mom and dad soak up the sun on a beautiful summer day. It’s within walking distance of most of the major condos and hotels, so even if you want to walk downstairs for 20-30 minutes to play, it’s doable. Open every day from 7 am to 7 pm.
Treasure Island Golf, Tennis and Recreation Center
If you and the kids are itching to get some exercise, why not play a game of golf or tennis at the Treasure Island Golf, Tennis, and Recreation Center? Junior golf clubs are available. The center includes a 9 hole par 3 golf course, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, playground and picnic pavilions. Open seven days a week and within walking distance of several resorts. If golfing isn’t your thing, you can always try Smuggler’s Cove for miniature golf.
The Pirate Ship at John’s Pass
No trip here is complete without a visit to John’s Pass, where they have a real-life pirate ship. Take a ride to the bay, shoot a cannon and hear true stories of pirates in the Tampa Bay area. Call ahead for discounts, including early bird specials.
