Update: 05.07.2026

Travel Planner

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Orientation Day & Start Hotel
  > Thursday night, November 19th

Orientation Day: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Ride Start: Friday, November 20, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Winter Garden
12341 West Colonial Drive
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rate: $159 per night
Phone: 888-784-0547
Booking Here

Mid-Ride Housing Included with Registration
  > Friday night, November20th

Overnight housing on Friday, November 20th, is included with your registration.

Housing Details:

• Registration includes 2 people per room
• Room types include 1-bed and 2-bed configurations
• Private Rooms and King Rooms available for an upgrade fee (based on availability)

Housing Registration:

• Opens: September 2026

Important Notes:

• All participants must register individually for housing
• Roommate planning is encouraged in advance
• Limited inventory; first come, first served

Housing Registration

• Opens: September 2026
• Upgrade link: coming soon

Housing Support Email: housing@thejoyridefl.org

Important Reminders

• Housing is not automatically assigned-you must register
• Upgrade options are limited and first come, first served
• Book early for best availability

Post-Ride / Finish Line Hotels
  > Saturday night, November 21st

Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown
940 5th Avenue S
St Petersburg, Florida 33705
Rate: $169 per night
Phone: (727) 821-0777
Booking Here



Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown
25 Second Street North St.
Petersburg FL 33701 1-800-993-4751
Rate: $237 per night
Phone: 1-800-993-4751
Booking Here



Mari Jean Hotel
2349 Central Ave, St.
Petersburg, FL 33713 Rate
Rate: 20% off prevailing rates
Discount Code: JOYRIDE26
Text for Booking: 1-727-289-1298
Booking Here



Tru by Hilton St. Petersburg Downtown Central Ave
20 17th St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Phone: 1-727-550-2200
Details: *More information and booking link coming soon

Need assistance or have questions about housing or hotel reservations?

   Contact our Housing Coordinator
      Email: housing@thejoyridefl.org

Update: 05.06.2026

Organization Information

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The Joy Ride is produced by FAB Adventures, Inc. (EIN: 99-1537722), a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax-deductible under IRC Section 170.