Where to stay ... Treasure Island/St Petes or Clearwater

[Cinderella2006]

Which one and why? Not familiar with the area but we did stay one night in Treasure Island and really enjoyed it so next time we are planning to stay 3 nights in this area before going home, we can stay at Surf Beach Resort where we stayed last time for April 4th - 7th 2015 in a 2bed/2bath for $1024.80 which includes all taxes and fees, thinking this is good for the area? We had a lovely view of the beach last time.
I want to be near the beach and have some restaurants and shops within the area to keep the boys amused.
Any advice appreciated

 

[jump00]

Great question! I'm from Canada and we spend a lot of time in Clearwater. When my kids were young they loved staying at the Marriott Suites on Sand Key. Great pool area and you can take a short shuttle to the beach or drive to Clearwater beach (tons of fun activities - takes less than 10 min to drive). We would visit the Clearwater aquarium and lovely white sandy beach. We tried a different area - close to Treasure Island and they didn't enjoy it as much- more "spring breakers". My kids also love Busch Gardens - 60 min away.

Hope this helps Jump00