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.
Boater’s note
Private marina on Boca Ciega Bay south of St. Pete Beach with a public ramp — ramp fee runs about $10-15 per launch, cash preferred. Fuel dock, ice, and bait on site so you can top off before you head out. Straight shot to Egmont Key and the Skyway; watch for the tide rip at the Bunces Pass area on outgoing tide.
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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
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
- manatee protection Pinellas (within 15 m)
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
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):
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