Set on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay, O'Neill's Marina offers Pinellas County boaters a straightforward saltwater launch with a short run to productive water. It's a practical, no-drama ramp that does exactly what a good launch should. With 3 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

At a glance

County: Pinellas
City: Saint Petersburg
Waterbody: Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay
Water type: Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type: Boat Ramp Within Marina
Launch lanes: 3
Ramp surface: Concrete
Dock: Both Launch and Staging Dock
Parking surface: Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom: Flush Toilet
Fee required: Yes
Managed by: Private Business
Status: Open for Business
Hours: 5:00 AM to Sunset

Address: 6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33711 · Coordinates: 27.706868, -82.680557

Where it is

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.

What to know before you launch

Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is St. Petersburg, about 5 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

High tide

6:50 AM

1.636 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

11:11 AM

1.222 ft (MLLW)

High tide

5:08 PM

2.316 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Gear for a day on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay

Heading out from O'Neill's Marina? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.

Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8726520. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.