Rent a GMC Acadia at Tampa Airport with Movly

Heading out from Tampa with the family or a small group is straightforward in the GMC Acadia, a midsize SUV with seven or eight seats depending on configuration. Two large cases and additional bags fit in the trunk, and the elevated driving position is useful on the causeway crossings to Pinellas County. The Acadia balances family practicality with a comfortable ride, and suits the range of driving between Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the Gulf beaches.

St. Pete Pier

The St. Pete Pier in downtown St. Petersburg was rebuilt and reopened in 2020 with facilities designed for visitors of all ages. A children's splash pad, a small aquarium, rooftop bar, and restaurants give the pier enough variety for a longer family stay. The Acadia covers the drive to St. Petersburg comfortably, and the pier gives everyone in the group something to do.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island in Sarasota is a working research institution open to the public. Exhibits cover shark biology, sea turtle conservation, and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems, with views into the turtle hospital treatment area. The Acadia's trunk handles towels, coolers, and day bags for the family without difficulty on the drive south to Sarasota.

Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park is an undeveloped barrier island accessible by ferry from Honeymoon Island or by private boat. The island has an undisturbed Gulf-facing beach and a mangrove kayak trail, with no road access keeping it quieter than the main beach strips. The Acadia handles the drive to Honeymoon Island State Park, where the ferry departs, and the trunk fits the group's gear for the day.

Heading south from St. Petersburg on the Pinellas Bayway, the road drops low over the water as it threads between the barrier islands. The return leg along the barrier island beach strip passes Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach, with the Gulf visible between the beachfront buildings. The Acadia is composed on the full loop, and the elevated seating makes the open water sections rewarding for everyone in the vehicle.

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