The Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina is at the base of Memorial Causeway on the bay side of the island, just a two-minute walk from Pier 60. It's the beach's water transportation hub — more than 100 commercial operators run tours, charters, and rentals from here daily.
Where It Is
- Address: 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
- Location: Bay side of Clearwater Beach, at the east end (causeway side) of the island
- Walking distance: 5 min from Pier 60, 10 min from most beachfront hotels
What You Can Do at the Marina
Dolphin Watching Tours
The marina is the departure point for every major dolphin tour. See our dolphin tour guide. Operators at the marina:
- Little Toot Dolphin Adventure — the bright red tugboat, family-favorite
- Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise — themed pirate ship
- Sea Screamer — "world's largest speedboat"
- Dolphin Racer — combo dolphin + snorkel trips
- Show Queen — classic Mississippi paddlewheeler dolphin tours
Fishing Charters
Inshore, nearshore, and offshore charters all leave from marina slips. See our charter guide. The Queen Fleet party boat is based here.
Sunset & Sightseeing Cruises
Sailboat charters, catamaran cruises, and powerboat sunset trips depart nightly. See sunset cruise guide.
Boat Rentals
- Powerboat rentals from $250/half day
- Jet ski rentals (some operators launch from marina)
- Kayaks and paddleboards (though more at Beach Walk and Honeymoon Island)
Pirate Ship Experience
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise ($47 adult / $37 child) is a full-theme pirate ship experience — cannon fire, face painting, costumes. The ship itself is docked right at the marina.
Marina Amenities
- Public restrooms
- Seafood market (fresh catch from local boats)
- Bait & tackle shop
- Marina Cantina — rooftop Tex-Mex restaurant with sunset views
- Ice machines, dock services
- Fuel dock for boaters
Parking
The marina has its own paid parking lot — $5/day or $1/hour. It fills by mid-morning on weekends. If full, the North Beach Parking Plaza and on-street parking on Causeway Boulevard are short walks. See our full parking guide.
Booking Tips
- Book dolphin tours online — same-day availability possible but spots are limited
- Arrive 20 minutes before your tour — find parking, find the right dock
- Bring cash for tips — boat crews rely on them
- Check weather — afternoon summer storms can cancel trips
- Seasickness meds — take before boarding if sensitive (Bonine, Dramamine)
Food Near the Marina
- Marina Cantina — rooftop Tex-Mex, outstanding sunset view, walk up after your dolphin tour
- Crabby's Bar & Grill — 3 min walk south on Beach Walk
- Palm Pavilion — 5 min walk to the beachfront
The marina is a pleasant place to spend an hour even if you're not booked on a tour. Watch boats come and go from Marina Cantina's rooftop, have a margarita at sunset, and you've found one of the best free attractions on Clearwater Beach.Back to Beach