Active Pursuits in St. Pete and Clearwater Beaches

Boating, Fishing & Other Watersports --You can indulge in parasailing, boating, deep-sea fishing, wave running, sightseeing, dolphin-watching, water-skiing, and just about any other waterborne diversion your heart could desire in the St. Pete and Clearwater beaches area. All you have to do is head to one of two beach locations: Hubbard’s Marina, at John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk (tel. 727/393-1947), in Madeira Beach on the southern tip of Sand Key; or Clearwater Beach Marina, at Coronado Drive and Causeway Boulevard (tel. 727/562-4955), which is at the beach end of the causeway leading to downtown Clearwater. Agents in booths there will give you the schedules and prices (expect to pay $700 for four hours for up to six passengers to $1,000 for six hours up to six passengers), answer any questions you have, and make reservations, if necessary. Also look at the options on marketplace sites like GetMyBoat.com and Boatsetting.com.

Scuba Diving--You can dive on reefs and wrecks with 2 Shea Charters, 198 Seminole St., Clearwater (tel. 813/385-2169), which also operates fishing charters, sunset tours, and more. Call for schedules and prices.


Active Pursuits in St. Pete and Clearwater Beaches