Best anchorages and harbours in South-west Florida

152 documented anchorages and harbours in South-west Florida, ranked by boaters' ratings: shelter, seabed, services, photos and reviews, ready to open in the BoatMap app.

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  1. 1
    HarbourSt. Petersburg, United States

    Harborage Marina - St. Pete

    5.0

    Marina on Salt Creek in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, set off Tampa Bay on the city's eastern waterfront.

  2. 2
    HarbourUnited States

    Crow's Nest

    5.0

    Marina and restaurant just inside Venice Inlet on the island of Venice, between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida.

  3. 3
    HarbourRuskin, United States

    Cabbage Creek Dock

    4.9

    Small dock at the mouth of Cabbage Creek, a mangrove tributary on the south-east side of Tampa Bay near Ruskin, Florida.

  4. 4
    HarbourFort Myers Beach, United States

    Salty Sam's Marina

    4.9

    Large marina in Matanzas Bay at Fort Myers Beach, just east of the bridge, in south-west Florida.

  5. Tierra Verde Marina5
    HarbourTierra Verde, United States

    Tierra Verde Marina

    4.7

    Full-service marina on Tierra Verde, Florida, between St. Pete Beach and the Pinellas Bayway, with access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

  6. 6
    HarbourSt. Petersburg, United States

    Vinoy Marina

    4.6

    Resort marina of about 74 berths on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, next to the Vinoy hotel, taking vessels up to roughly 120 feet.

  7. St. Petersburg Municipal Marina7
    HarbourSt. Petersburg, United States

    St. Petersburg Municipal Marina

    4.6

    City-run marina of about 640 berths on Demens Landing point, on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, with berths up to roughly 120 feet.

  8. 8
    HarbourPalmetto, United States

    Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe

    4.5

    Marina on the south bank of the Manatee River at Palmetto, Florida, near the river mouth on Tampa Bay.

  9. Tierra Verde Marina9
    HarbourTierra Verde, United States

    Tierra Verde Marina

    4.5

    Wet-slip marina on Tierra Verde, near the southern entrance to Boca Ciega Bay, with quick access to the Gulf through Pass-a-Grille.

  10. 10
    HarbourFort Myers, United States

    Safe Harbor Burnt Store Marina

    4.3

    Large full-service marina on Charlotte Harbor near Punta Gorda, Florida, with around 500 wet berths and a 400-bay dry stack.

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    HarbourUnited States

    Blind Pass Marina

    4.3

    Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway at the southern end of Treasure Island, St Pete Beach, Florida, between the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay.

  12. 12
    HarbourPlacida, United States

    Gasparilla Marina

    4.1

    Deep-water marina in Placida on the Intracoastal Waterway, a few minutes from Boca Grande Pass into the Gulf.

  13. 13
    HarbourTampa, United States

    Westshore Yacht Club Marina

    3.6

    Gated members' marina on Old Tampa Bay, on the south side of Tampa, with about 175 wet berths for vessels from 40 to over 130 feet.

  14. 14
    HarbourUnited States

    Gulfport Municipal Marina

    3.4

    City-run marina with direct access to Boca Ciega Bay, at Gulfport near St Petersburg, Florida.

  15. 15
    HarbourRotonda West, United States

    Palm Island Marina

    2.9

    Resort marina at Cape Haze near Rotonda West, on the Intracoastal Waterway behind the Don Pedro and Palm Island barrier islands in south-west Florida.

  16. 16
    HarbourPort Richey, United States

    American Marina

    Full-service marina at Port Richey, on the Gulf coast of Pasco County, Florida.

  17. Anclote Harbors Marina17
    HarbourTarpon Springs, United States

    Anclote Harbors Marina

    Marina on the Anclote River at red marker 40 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, around 15 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.

  18. Anclote Isles Marina18
    HarbourTarpon Springs, United States

    Anclote Isles Marina

    Sheltered marina on the Anclote River at Tarpon Springs, Florida, directly across from the sponge docks.

  19. 19
    HarbourTarpon Springs, United States

    Anclote Village Marina

    First marina inside the mouth of the Anclote River, near Tarpon Springs on Florida's Gulf coast.

  20. 20
    HarbourApollo Beach, United States

    Apollo Beach Marina

    Wet-slip marina at Apollo Beach on the south shore of Tampa Bay, with a public launching ramp and a yard for owner work.

  21. 21
    HarbourSt. Petersburg, United States

    Bay Pines Marina

    Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway at St. Petersburg, in Boca Ciega Bay, with wet berths and dry stack storage.

  22. 22
    HarbourVamo, United States

    Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina

    Boatyard and marina off Little Sarasota Bay on Siesta Key, with deep-water wet slips and dry storage south of the Sarasota area.

  23. Belle Harbour Marina23
    HarbourTarpon Springs, United States

    Belle Harbour Marina

    Small marina on the Anclote River at Tarpon Springs, Florida, with wet berths and dry stack storage.

  24. Bird Key Yacht Club24
    HarbourSarasota, United States

    Bird Key Yacht Club

    Private members' yacht club with a 42-berth marina on the edge of Sarasota Bay, at 301 Bird Key Drive, Sarasota.

  25. 25
    HarbourBradenton, United States

    Blenker Boatworks & Marina

    Family-run repair marina at the mouth of the Manatee River in Bradenton, by channel markers 7 and 8.

  26. Boathouse On Longboat26
    HarbourLongboat Key, United States

    Boathouse On Longboat

    Covered dry-storage marina on the south end of Longboat Key, on Sarasota Bay, at 410 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  27. 27
    HarbourBonita Springs, United States

    Bonita Bay Marina

    Full-service marina on the Imperial River at the south end of Estero Bay, in Bonita Springs, Florida.

  28. 28
    HarbourBradenton Beach, United States

    Bradenton Beach Marina

    Full-service marina and boatyard on Anna Maria Island at Bradenton Beach, Florida, just off the Intracoastal Waterway.

  29. 29
    HarbourPalmetto, United States

    Bradenton Yacht Club

    Members' yacht club on the Manatee River on Snead Island in Palmetto, near where the river meets Tampa Bay.

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    HarbourDunedin, United States

    Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Bayside marina inside Caladesi Island State Park, on a barrier island off Dunedin, Florida, fronting St. Joseph Sound.