You would think kayaking at night would not be ideal but with a clear boats and clear water with…read morebright lights it's a fun time! My cousin and I enjoyed ourselves going through the canals of the treasure island/madeira area. Jason, our guide, and his dog Chewy, were the best company. He talked a bit about the area and some good stories about chewy. The trip was a whole vibe with the lights, a drink in my hand, and music playing. The night we went out was perfect too! Not too hot and not too cold and with little to no wind. I was in the front chilling, paddling at times to help but I think my cousin who was in the back did most of the hard work paddling. Thanks Paige!! We went all the way through the canals that we eventually got to see John's pass. On the way back we saw tiny fish swimming under the boat. During the warmer months, Jason was saying you do get to see more than the tiny fish. I'll definitely be doing this again when I come down with my friends.

Got this kayak on a Groupon, and the location can appear a little sketch as it is in Treasure…read moreIsland area with remaining Hurricane damage (2025). They do boat trips and also rent other boats. They appear for the boat trips as Suncoast Sailing, it is the same place. The shop located attached to a Waffle house with parking in the back. Interior is a small liquor and fishing store with some tourist items. Staff friendly and the dog was especially friendly to all, except coconuts. There was a larger decent restroom to change, no showers. We had a clear tandem kayak that we got for four hours and they set us up in the back past the parking lot into a canal. They should us a map on how to navigate to Boca Ciega Bay, which is down the canal under two low bridges. We visited the tunnel of mangroves at Eleanor's Island, Little Bird Key Rookery, up to War Veteran's Memorial Park and St. John's Pass Sand Bar. We saw lots of wild life, it was a long paddle out and back. Even saw a manatee. Great time, however we really did not like the clear kayak. It felt very unstable and you have to check your equipment because they almost gave us a cracked paddle before I noticed, and they were nice about switching out. Also the clear kayak needed a float front and back but the back was missing the float, just in case. We did get life preservers which you have to have, but don't have to wear. TAKE A BUCKET to help clean the area, and get a free beer or other drink. I didn't notice until we got back, but cleaning up the water and shoreline is our thing. And we could've got a drink this time. It was good, and sounds like boat trips are the main draw. I liked it but I wish it was closer to the bay for kayaking because we took almost half hour both traveling to and from the bay, but then the canal is where we saw the manatee. So Good trip. I would not do a second time, but first time was worth it.

Shark tooth city!!! The crew of the Fort De Soto fairy to Egmont Key had us all laughing and…read moreenjoying a good time. The only thing I regret is that we didn't have more time on the island. if you're thinking about enjoying this incredible experience, I would definitely consider taking the early cruise over. this way you can come back with a full set of teeth! Happy hunting!

Booked a trip with Hubbard's Marina. We departed from Ft De Soto…read more Art and Skip were our captains and they were great! We left Ft De Soto at 11am. Arrived around Egmont Key around 11:15am or so. We had to be back on the boat by 2:15pm for a 2:30pm departure to arrive back to Ft De Soto by 3pm. The boat was $30 per person. The park entrance fee is $5. Worth the trip and money. Leave early and allow plenty of time for traffic The boat offers covered seating and a galley on board selling snacks, soda, and water. Definitely pack snacks and food. We didn't thinking we wouldn't want or need it but regretted it. I brought 2 40oz water bottles, which was enough for me. Wear beach clothing with a bathing suit and cover-up. Bring sun protection too. If you don't want to buy food, drink and snacks on board be sure to pack a small cooler.

It's a nice park with covered picnic areas for large groups. Two sets of bathroom facilities which…read morewere clean but be warned, very short on TP. It's on a lake you can only see the lake at the boat ramp since vegetation blocks the view elsewhere. I think if you want to reserve a pavilion and have a picnic, this place will suffice.

Lake Maggiore Park itself doesn't really amount to all that much. It has a nice boat ramp, picnic…read morearea, a good nature educational center, but for nature lovers the real reason to go here is because of the nearby, practically adjacent 245 acre Boyd Hill Nature Preserve with 6 miles of trails, boardwalks,hardwood hammocks, sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, willow marsh, swamp woodlands, and Lake Maggiore shoreline; not the Lake Maggiore Park itself though it provides a good parking area entry to the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. On a caution note, everything is closed on Mondays.

Title: Five stars for Captain Mel, Charley, and Vivian!: We had the absolute best experience on our…read moreeco-tour on September 6th! St. Petersburg is beautiful, but this sunset tour was the highlight of our trip. Charley is an outstanding guide--exceptionally great at what she does and a wonderful asset to the Discovery Center. Captain Mel runs a fantastic boat with perfect poise, balance, and genuine care for everyone on board. A special thank you to Vivian as well for going out of her way to help us with our tickets while preparing the boat for the 7:00 PM tour. She is a truly kind and patient person. We love supporting this non-profit and highly recommend them to everyone! Respectfully Submitted, Sridhar Rangaswamy ("Sri") US Trademark: #5030763 US Trademark #SN 98620494: "Promise Less/Under Promise and Deliver More" "Excellence is not an act, it is a Habit" "Honesty is the Best Policy"Be Truthful,Honest and Fair"

We took the sunset wildlife boat tour and were AMAZED by how beautiful the views were. Our captain…read moreMel and guide Charley were both so knowledgeable, and kind to our kids. Our time with the Tampa Bay Watch crew was a highlight of our trip -- Thank you!

This is a very small park on the south east tip of Pinellas right before the Skyway. The park isn't…read morelarge, but the view is tremendous. We were actually at another park when this one was recommended for a sunrise. I cannot wait to get back and witness that. I was here early in the morning and it was extremely peaceful. There is a cute pier with a view of much of the bay. There were a lot of birds and some pelicans hanging around sunbathing. You can see boats, the Skyway, and more. There is a boat ramp, a fishing area, playground, a small grassed area, and a bathroom. It is not the best park for running or getting in steps, but it is a great park for watching nature/ the water and enjoying the stillness. I really enjoyed my visit here and I will be back to catch that gorgeous sunrise that I have heard about.

I really enjoyed visiting this park. Great water views. You can see the Sunshine Skyway in the…read moredistance. Fishing spot and there's a table to prep em. Nice large playground with large jungle gym style area. There's also a nice beachy area. Covered picnic areas. Large grassy area. Very nice park.

We had the BEST time on our sunset cruise! Matt & Dylan made the whole experience so much fun…read more They were both so friendly, entertaining, and made sure everyone was having a great time. The sunset was beautiful, but honestly, their energy and hospitality made the experience even better. We laughed, relaxed, and had such an amazing time from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better crew!

I have been on several cruises with this company now, and could not be more pleased. The crews are…read morealways fun and friendly, and most importantly, keep everyone safe. Drinks are cold and affordable. Easy booking process online, and if you have to call or text for any reason, they are friendly and easy to work with. We had to reschedule a cruise, and it was no issue at all. They are also very generous if cruises get cancelled due to weather. Highly recommend this company for all your sunset and dolphin cruise needs!!!!

Not my most favorite beach of all time but what I DID like was the mix of young and old .. it…read morewasn't flooded with young children or seniors , there were couples of all ages holding hands.... It was the perfect mix of people .. also .. not TOO many people either .. very populated but not crowded and having easy access to a food place , a bar and restrooms ( Caddy's ) is a very nice feature. Also.. it's very easy to haul all your stuff onto the sand unlike many beaches which have very difficult access.

Beautiful beach in St Pete. I've been there twice this year. The parking can be tricky. Not many…read morespots available. Street parking available but most places have a no parking sign. Don't forget your sunscreen.

Gorgeous beach. The water is that lovely green/blue color and so clear. The sand is super soft and…read moreyou just get a relaxed vibe being here. We came on a saturday and it got pretty crowded but I didn't feel like it was too much, it didn't feel like there were way too many people. We also may have come during jellyfish season? Because they were literally everywhere in the water so I steered clear. I don't know if they sting or not but just something to be aware of I guess, and that's just kind of a thing at a lot of beaches but this seemed more than usual. A lot of people were also smoking in this beach which was really disappointing to me, because there were tons of families with young children around and I just feel like the beach is supposed to be a safe, clean space away from things like cigarettes but I don't know. Something that is nice, though, is you can rent an umbrella and chairs for $25 for entire day, they close at 7pm. I think it's either 10 or $15 for just the chairs. The concession and gift shop part is just awesome. There's live music every saturday and the lady who sings is incredibly talented and a great entertainer. They have so many different food options I was not expecting, and the food was actually decent. Parking is not free but I don't think it's over expensive. Great area!

I'm partial to this beach entrance as it's the closest to my house, but it would be a good beach…read moreregardless! All of the Gulf views and nice sand as the rest of the Pinellas County beaches, without the crowds of St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach, with some parking difficulties but still easier/cheaper than the former and definitely more plentiful than Indian Rocks Beach. Parking has expanded, too- you can now park across the street in the lot adjacent to the CVS and a bit down the road at the now-closed pub. If you don't want to deal with the machines, they're on the WayToPark app. This is the northernmost main access point to Madeira Beach, and tends to have fewer tourists because it's not close to any big hotels. It has a snack bar and gift shop, which is handy if you get hungry or forget something or want a break for some shade. There's sometimes live music, which is nice while you're on the patio but does detract from the beach experience a bit unless you walk a ways. You can rent a chair/umbrella or you can walk a bit past the rentals and sit for free. All that really is extra though-- it's a pretty beach with nice sand and great views, what else do you need?