Retro landmark hotel on the white sands of treasure island view of the gulf looking out over the gulf of mexico iconic thunderbird beach resort is centrally located on treasure island in the tampa bay region this perfect beach getaway is still close enough to pop over to lively tampa less than 30 miles away near johns pass village downtown treasure island is full of discovery with johns pass an old fishing village with merchant shops and seashell tours only 4 minutes away by car you ca