Things to Do in Madeira Beach

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We’re right on the water, which makes it easy to rent jet skis, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more without venturing far from your room. Find out all the things to do in Madeira Beach just a golf-cart ride and a charter away.

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Ocean Fun Rentals

Discover the best way to explore Madeira Beach with Ocean Fun Rentals, your one-stop shop for adventure on the water. Offering a wide range of rental options including jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and boats, Ocean Fun Rentals ensures an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Located conveniently near Cambria Madeira Beach, Ocean Fun Rentals is the perfect choice for a day of ocean adventure. Book your rental today and dive into the thrill of Madeira Beach!

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Salty Confusion Charters

Enjoy bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper along with other reef and pelagic species is. Salty Confusion Charters is located on Florida’s West Coast and easy to find out of Madeira Beach, Florida.

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Bowden’s Luxury Yacht Charters

Hit the beautiful Gulf waters in luxurious style on state-of-the-art boats with five-star licensed captains and crews. Celebrate a special event, host a meeting with a view, and just go out for stellar views of the sunset on one of our boats. Affiliated with our hotel, Bowden’s offers exclusive charters customized to fit your needs.

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Charter Finders

Book a private, semi-private, or group charter right from our hotel. With everything from small boats to yachts available, you can make a sunset cruise, shelling expedition, dolphin tour, snorkeling outing, fishing adventure, or any other boating activity part of your vacation.

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Barnacle Bills Boats

Join the boating lifestyle without shouldering the costs and responsibilities of owning a boat. Our affordable boat-club memberships include access to a wide selection of boats that can be reserved easily online for your day out on the water.

Hop Aboard
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Levique Tours & Rentals

Trace the steps of Madeira Beach’s most famous pirate on a tour of John’s Pass. See local wildlife as you explore the waterways aboard a 12-passenger tiki boat, or take off on a rented Jet Ski, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. Additional rental services are also available.

Join the Adventure
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Salty Boat Rentals

Be the captain of your own expedition aboard a safe, clean, new boat. Book a half-day or full-day rental for up to 12 people right from the hotel’s marina. And if you prefer to keep your adventures on dry land, no problem! New, well-maintained golf carts are available for rent, too.

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Arts, Museums & Attractions

Discover something new along our shores. From strolling past vibrant murals in hip neighborhoods and enjoying the shops and eateries at St. John’s Pass Village and St. Pete Pier to exploring the largest collection of Dalí works outside of Spain at the Salvador Dalí Museum, there’s always something artsy, cultural, and just plain fun to do.

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On the Water

Spend your whole getaway by, in, and on the water without doing the same thing twice. Bask in the sunny glow of any of our award-winning beaches and then speed things up on a rented Jet Ski. Whether you charter a boat for an action-packed day of Gulf fishing or prefer the serenity of a sunset cruise, a guided kayak tour, or a paddleboard outing, be sure to pack your swimsuit.

Make Waves
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Events & Festivals

Sunshine and great vibes make St. Pete and Clearwater the ideal destination to gather and celebrate all year. Kicking things off in June with the biggest Pride festival in Florida, the area becomes abuzz with exciting events that include the funky GeckoFest, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, sand sculptors of Sanding Ovations, and countless athletic meets, farmers markets, and more.

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Something for Everyone

Bring the whole family. There’s plenty for everyone to love, no matter what age, and we are proud to embrace all members of our diverse community. So, fly kites, go shelling, build sand castles (or check out what the professionals can build!), hit Dog Bar, and let your imagination soar from gorgeous piers and museums to the oldest gay bar in Florida!

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Outdoor Adventures

The beating heart of our landscape and culture, our expanse of natural spaces offer a menu of all manner of outdoor pursuits. Explore land trails on a rented ebike or with just your hiking boots and a desire to be close to beauty, and set off on water adventures where you can admire the skyline from a paddleboard or truly feel like a castaway on an undeveloped barrier island.

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