BEST CHARTER BOAT HUBBARD'S MARINA, FISHING EGMONT KEY Florida Tiki Tours, Sightseeing StarLite Cruises, Dining Little Toot Dolphin Adventure, Sightseeing KITE SURFING NEAR THE SKYWAY Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise, Sightseeing BEST WATER EXCURSION SNORKELING, EGMONT KEY Get Up and Go Kayaking, Tierra Verde Diving the Circle of Heroes Veterans' On Water Warm sunshine, calm winds and protected nature are ideal conditions for a full day of fun and adventure on the water. If you have the need for speed, renting a small powerboat from Getmyboat is an action-packed option that gives you the freedom to cruise on your own. Go island-hopping among St. Pete/Clearwater’s tiny islands and sandbars, toss the anchor and go for a swim, or dock at one of the many waterfront restaurants to enjoy some fresh seafood. Hop on a Jet Ski and zoom over the flat waters of Tampa Bay or the gentle swells of the Gulf. The area is full of rental options, including Mad Beach Boat Rentals near Madeira Beach and Sand Key Power Sports , just south of Clearwater Beach. At Flyboard Surf Club in Tarpon Springs, you can channel your inner 007 and hop on a water-propelled JetLev. Memorial, Gulf of Mexico Topwater Kayak Outpost, Fort De Soto Located at the southern end of St. Pete/Clearwater, Fort De Soto Park has become a go-to destination for kayakers, kite surfers, campers and fishermen over the years. Fort De Soto is massive : Spanning five islands/keys, the 1,136-acre park is home to a 2-mile self-guided paddle trail that winds you through mangrove communities and seagrass beds. There’s also a 10-mile, 3-4 hour paddle trip around Mullet Key for the more ambitious paddlers. If you’re not planning on bringing your own paddling gear, don’t sweat it: You can rent kayaks on-site without reservations. The expansive 3,000-acre Weedon Island Preserve in north St. Pete also warrants exploration. A paddler’s delight, its 4-mile South Paddling Trail winds through gorgeous labyrinthine mangrove canopies, into open saltwater ponds, and past wading birds and other wildlife. (Pro tip: Rent a kayak from ecomersion , make the trip at high tide Park H2O Jet Ski Rentals, Clearwater Beach BEST DOG HANGOUT HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK DOG BEACH, DUNEDIN Fort De Soto Dog Beach, Tierra Verde The Dog Bar, St . Pete Mutts & Martinis, St . Pete Pinellas Ale Works Brewery, St . Pete VISITSPC .COM 51
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