For those that love to be out on the water, It doesn't get much better than South Florida. From the clear, azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay to the intra coastal waterway and the many scenic canals winding throughout Miami, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, this is heaven for nautical enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy cabin cruising, sailing, yachting, jet skiing, fishing, water skiing, or a catamaran or cigarette boat, the opportunities are endless. For an excursion, you can take a trip to the Florida Keys and marvel at the deep sea fishing and colorful reefs or hop over to the Bahamas to enjoy some of the clearest waters in the world. There are numerous full service marina's, boat storage, charter companies, and marina's that offer daily or weekly boat rental. Be sure to plan and book ahead, especially during peak holiday weekends.

MARINA'S, YACHT, AND SAILING CLUBS

Crandon Marina
4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, 305-361-1281
"first class marina, steps to scenic Crandon Park beach, near great fishing and artificial reefs, near golf and tennis"

Dinner Key Marina and Mooring facility
3400 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove, 305-329-4755
"Florida's largest wet slip marine facility, park like setting steps to downtown Coconut Grove, transient, long term, or commercial dockage, fishing charters, US customs clearing, live aboards welcome, 225 vessel mooring facility just offshore, up to 40 ft vessels, variety of services and amenities"

Bill Bird Marina (Haulover)
10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-947-3525
"within Haulover Beach Park between Atlantic Ocean and the Intra coastal waterway, largest charter/drift fishing fleet in South Fla, up to 90 ft, restaurant, cafe, ice cream shop, picnic pavilions, kite rental, 9 hole golf course, tennis, underground path to Haulover Beach, Marine store, boat rental, dry storage, wet slips, bait and tackle, ramp"

Miami Beach Marina
300 Alton Road, Miami Beach
"South Beach location, 400 slips, no bridges, vessels up to 250 ft, yachts, Catamaran and speed boat charters, deep sea fishing charters, jet ski rental, drift fishing, Prime Time boat rentals, Oceanstyle Yachts and Charters, Monty's Raw Bar and Restaurant, Texas de Brazil restaurant, marine store, Feliu divers, YachtBrazil, Ocean Force Adventures"

MiaMarina at Bayside
401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 305-960-5180
"Downtown Marina, deep water slips for up to 150 ft, good for yachtsmen, transient, long term, or commercial dockage, steps to Bayside Market place shops and dining, American Airlines Arena, Perez Art Museum, and Science Museum, home of boat show's strictly sail "

Matheson Hammock Marina
9610 Old Cutler Road, MIami, 305-665-5475
"amidst park with natural tropical hammock, vessels up to 50 ft, dry storage, wet slips, ramp, bait and tackle shop, Castle Harbor Sailing School, sandy beach, natural atoll pool, Red Fish Grill restaurant on the beach, picnic pavilions, nature trails"

Marine Stadium Marina
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, 305-361-3316
"on Virginia Key, one of Florida's largest full service dry storage facilities, on site amenities, repair, restaurant, ships store"

Pelican Harbor Marina
1275 NE 79th Street, Miami, 305-754-9330
"great town marina between Haulover and Government Cut, up to 50 ft vessels, bait, fresh water hook-ups, sailboat mooring field and dinghy dock, wet slips, Pelican Island just off shore, 10 acre bird sanctuary, nature preserve, huts, BBQ, picnic, sand courts"

Sea Isle Marina and Yachting Center
1635 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami, 305-377-dock
"full service, boats and yachts up to 110 feet, northern edge of downtown Miami, steps to shops, arts, dining, Marriott Hotel, supply store, short or long term dockage"

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club
1928 Sunset Harbour Dr, Miami Beach, 305-398-6800
"Miami Beach, 45 - 150 ft vessels and luxury yachts, equity club membership program, Sunset Harbour shops, restaurants within steps,

Coconut Grove Sailing Club
2990 South Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove, 305-444-4571
"on Biscayne Bay steps from the village of Coconut Grove, sailing programs for youths, beginners, adults, and keelboat training for advanced skippers, host club for UM Sailing team. Olympic class Regatta, Orange bowl Regatta, and racing Regatta's, sailing trips"

Coral Reef Yacht Club
2484 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, 305-858-1733
"Since 1955, reasonable membership dues, on Biscayne bay steps to Coconut Grove Village, 100 slip marina, dining, indoor/outdoor bar, junior sailing program, fishing tournaments, social activities, relaxed atmosphere"

Key Biscayne Yacht Club
180 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, 305-361-9171
"Founded in 1955, private membership, fishing tournaments, sailing events, regatta's, social events, dinghy championship, junior sailing programs, tennis, golf team, clubhouse with ships store, dining, and gazebo"

Miami Yacht Club
305-377-9877
"Founded in 1927, located on Watson Island off the MacArthur Causeway on Biscayne Bay, private membership, sailing classes also available to non members, restaurant, bar, heated pool, beach, competitive racing, boat storage"

Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-5500
"Since 1938, family focused private club, sailing program, tennis courts, yachting docks, full service club house, marina, fitness center, personal training, youth activities"

The Coral Ridge Yacht Club
2800 Yacht Club Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-7886
"private club, marina, cruising trips within the boat club, junior sailing program, tennis, clubhouse restaurant and bar, pool, library, book club, numerous activities"

Fisher Island Marina
One Fisher Island Drive, Fisher Island, 305-535-6000
"Private Membership for Fisher Island Club members, 2 deep water marina's, up to 250 foot yachts, ship store, club pool, golf cart rentals, yacht and fishing charters"