Water Sports: Siesta Key

Adventure-seeking visitors to Siesta Key don't have to look far beyond the beach for an adrenaline rush

If soaking up sun, surf and sand aren't your idea of spending a visit to the best beach in the U.S., don't worry. You can hop on a jet ski, go parasailing, wrangle a boogie board, and even bring the whole family out on a boat. It's time to get a different view of Siesta Key – from the water!

CB's Saltwater Outfitters

CB's Saltwater Outfitters is a Siesta Key bait and tackle shop offering up fishing charters and boat & jet ski rentals.

Rentals:

Jet ski rentals are available by the hour and boat rentals are available by the half day (four hours) or the whole day (nine hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Rentals include pontoons, deck boats, center consoles and runabouts, with half day prices ranging from $169-$339 and full day prices ranging from $279-$449 depending on boat size.

Jet skis and boats can be taken out right from CB's Siesta Key location near the Stickney Point Bridge.

Whether you choose to fly, ski, paddle, boat or even just splash around, you'll enjoy the view out on the water on beautiful Siesta Key Beach.

Charter Fishing:

CB's offers an array of chartered fishing experiences – recommended if you want to make sure your fishing turns to "catching."

From fly-fishing to offshore charters, anglers of all ages and experience levels can find something suitable for them. Charters include inshore and offshore fishing for 4-6 hours, tarpon fishing (seasonal May-July), Snook evening trips, instructional fly fishing, and even trips south into Charlotte Harbor.

For more details and pricing, click here.

Siesta Key Watersports

Siesta Key Watersports helps you take in a fun, new view of world-famous Siesta Key.

Enjoy parasailing, jet skis, boat rentals, private boat charters, sunset and dolphin watch excursions and even fishing charters. Siesta Key Watersports USCG certified parasail boats and master captains provide safe, fun for all ages parasailing experiences and have been for over twenty years. Rise above the Siesta Key waters on up to 1,200 feet of line in groups of two to three at a time.

Jet ski rentals are offered for all ages and Siesta Key Watersports has twenty Yamaha three-seaters in their fleet. Their boat rentals are not restricted to the intracoastal so you can take them wherever you'd like 'til almost sunset. The business offers a nightly sunset cruise and dolphin watch boat tour, which departs about an hour before sunset and lasts about two hours, complete with complimentary beer and wine. If you prefer to charter a boat during the day, a captain and boat can be provided and you can tell them where to head. Go shelling, sightseeing, or check out secluded beaches and islands.

Make reservations online and get more details at their website.