OUTDOORS Clearwater Beach VisitSPC.com/Outdoors Ready to relax a bit? Set sail on a gentle sunset cruise into the Gulf at Hubbard’s Marina in John’s Pass , or climb aboard the Schooner Clearwater out of Clearwater Beach Marina and let the wind carry you along the coast. To turn it into a full evening out, dinner cruises on the StarLite Majesty Dining Yacht pair gorgeous coastal views with a full-service meal. Fishing is just as accessible. Fort De Soto’s Gulf Pier stretches more than 1,000 feet into the saltwater and is outfitted with cleaning stations and a nearby bait and tackle shop. For a deeper excursion, Hubbard's Marina offers fishing charters ranging from half-day trips to multi-day deep-sea adventures. Weedon Island Preserve While exploring the park, take the ferry from Hubbard’s Marina to Shell Key Preserve , an uninhabited wildlife preserve perfect for snorkeling and shell collecting. For an even more secluded escape, take the ferry from Fort De Soto’s Bay Pier to Egmont Key , where crystal-clear waters and untouched shores make it feel like your own private island. Head north to Dunedin to explore the breathtaking barrier island of Honeymoon Island State Park , which offers over 4 miles of shoreline for swim-ming, snorkeling, shelling and fishing. BEST BOAT EXPERIENCE Little Toot Dolphin Adventure Florida Tiki Tours Suncoast Sailing The Tropics Boat Tours HUBBARD'S MARINA BEST WATER ADVENTURE Wet Rentals JetCars, Clearwater Get Up and Go Kayaking, Topwater Kayak Outpost, H2O Jet Ski Rentals, Clearwater Beach Fort De Soto Park Tierra Verde ECOMERSION KAYAK & SUP RENTALS, ST. PETE Snorkeling in Egmont Key Just offshore, Caladesi Island State Park rewards a little extra effort. Reachable by kayak or the park’s public ferry, the secluded barrier island features approxi-mately 3 miles of paddling trails through mangrove tunnels and calm bay waters — ideal for a half-day escape. At Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, paddlers can choose between a relaxed mangrove trail or a scenic loop around Lake Avoca, both offering a quieter, more serene experience, with plenty of opportunities to slow down and take in the surroundings. 52 AMERICA’S FAVORITE BEACHES
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