St Pete Resorts on the Beach
Dive into fun and excitement at TradeWinds Island Resorts. Our resorts give you more bang for your beach and comes loaded with more water sports than any other place in Florida. Fly over the water on a jet pack, master a stand-up paddleboard or soar above the sea on a parasail. Jump right in on a snorkeling excursion to Egmont Key, learn a bit about the gulfcoast habitat on a shelling expedition, or watch for beautiful dolphins on a dolphin cruise.
For more excursions on the water including bay and offshore fishing, cruises on a 40-foot sailing yacht and more, visit our concierge or the Guy Harvey Outfitter Shop. Whatever way you want to experience the water, you’ll find it here at TradeWinds.
Now available at TradeWinds Island Resorts...the coolest, most exhilarating water sports ride of your life - the new JetLev! You can literally fly over the Gulf, soar up to 30 feet in the air...or hover and walk along the water. Are you ready to fly? Watch a video of JetLev. Call 888.OUR.JETLEV for pricing and to book your next JetLev experience.
Who says you can't surf on Florida's west coast! Experience the latest trend in surfing...the WaveJet. TradeWinds has added these electric surfboards to its list of thrilling watersport activities. Call 855.WAVEJET for pricing and to book your next WaveJet experience.
Jump and climb on inflatable slides, floating trampolines and large floating cabanas. Splash Island Water Park is located in the Gulf, just off the shore behind TradeWinds Island Grand. The park will have certified lifeguards on duty and all guests will be required to wear life jackets. One hour sessions available for purchase at the TradeWinds Adventure Center. First session begins at 10:00 a.m., last session at 4:00 p.m. Open daily - Weather permitting.
Shelling and Dolphin Watch Cruise
See dolphins and nature up close on the popular Shelling and Dolphin Watch Cruise (dolphin watch certified). Experience the thrill of seeing dolphins in the wild as you cruise to Shell Key Preserve for some shelling. Contact the Guy Harvey Outfitter Shop at 855.GH.OUTFITTER for more information.
Stand-Up Paddleboards
Cruise the award-winning coastline on one of our stand-up paddleboards. Easy for beginners who want to leisurely paddle the Gulf or for a great core workout. Contact TradeWinds Adventure Center at 727.363.2294 for availability and pricing. Weather and water conditions permitting.
Floating Cabanas
Bask in the sun and relax on a giant raft floating gently in the Gulf. Floating cabanas can hold up to four friends and comes complete with a cooler. Contact TradeWinds Adventure Center at 727.363.2294 for availability and pricing.
Parasailing
Get a birds eye view of St. Pete Beach, voted the No. 1 beach destination in the United States by TripAdvisor. If you're ready to soar above the sea on a parasail, contact Sun Sports at 727.542.0054 for availability and pricing or visit their tiki hut located by the water on our white sand beach at Island Grand.
Kayaking
Glide along the coastline and enjoy a breathtaking view of America’s number one beach, rated by TripAdvisor. Contact Sun Sports at 727.542.0054 for availability and pricing or visit their tiki hut located by the water on the beach at Island Grand.
Waverunners
Glide over the Gulf of Mexico on a waverunner. Let your hair fly and take in the fresh ocean breeze. Contact Sun Sports at 727.542.0054 for availability and pricing or visit their tiki hut located by the water on our white sand beach at Island Grand. Must be 24 years old to rent waverunners.
Banana Boat Rides
Ready for a bouncy ride over the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico? Ride the ocean waves and cruise along the coastline. Banana Boat rides are fun for the whole family. Contact Sun Sports at 727.542.0054 for availability and pricing or visit their tiki hut located by the water on the beach at Island Grand.