Fort De Soto Park Attractions & Things to do

St Pete’s only air conditioned Helicopter tours!

Take off waterside from picturesque Albert Whitted airport in downtown St. Pete over the St. Pete Pier and soar to the west towards Treasure Island. Experience John’s Pass from a whole new angle before approaching the famous beachfront Don CeSar Resort. Continue south down St. Pete’s stretch of white, sandy beaches all the way to incredible Shell Island. Experience Fort De Soto’s natural habitat and wildlife from a bird’s eye view while flying towards the enormous Sunshine Skyway Bridge and back to downtown St. Petersburg. You will return over the Pinellas Bayway.

The thrill of flying over it all is something you will never forget. Don't forget your camera.
Duration: 30 minutes.

During this tour our riders will get the full experience of Fort De Soto's trails, beaches, wildlife, and of course the Historic Fort! By the end of the tour, our riders will become experts on the history of Fort De Soto and have had a time of their life's riding the e bikes!
Duration: 3 hours.

Experience the thrill of driving your own speedboat through the serene waters of Tampa Bay. For the entirety of this narrated tour, you’ll navigate and captain your own speedboat while following a trained and knowledgeable guide in a different boat. There is a two-way communication system mounted in each boat, so you'll be able to hear your guide throughout the tour. This speedboat adventure is a great way to see beautiful Tampa Bay from the water!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Experience and explore backwaters of Hillsborough and Tampa Bay! Always a short distant and boat ride to great fishing in Tampa Bay Inlet. Enjoy fishing one of the most popular cities in Florida, it has a unique ecosystem found right within downtown. Fishing is great all year round, and there is such diversity of nearshore, flats and backcountry fishing for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Sheepshead, Cobia, Drum, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito or Sharks, depending on the season.

Even on windy days, there are plenty of places to fish, in the Bay, you can fish one of the many barrier islands, and hundreds of miles of backcountry water shoreline, making this an experience, not just another fishing trip.

Travelers that have enjoyed our Tampa Florida fishing charters also enjoyed a day at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or a day at Big Cat Rescue. Tampa has a lot to offer and we would love to show you the full experience! 
Duration: 4 to 8 hours.

NOW DOING ONLY SOUTH TOUR. MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS. There are boat tours, walking tours, Segway tours and bike tours BUT no one takes you to ALL the nooks and crannies of the Tampa Bay area like we do! Completely customizable. A fun-filled tour of history, information & sites, and personal stories, never a dull moment! Check out all of our 5 star reviews on Google! Add this unique experience to your list of must-dos of Tampa Bay.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Fort De Soto Park has a unique location on the Gulf of Mexico, making it one of the top birding sites in the state of Florida. It's especially diverse in the months of April and October for spring and fall migration. This patch of land is the first area birds will arrive at as they make their migratory flight across the gulf. Not only will you see shorebirds, wading birds, and resident songbird species, but you'll see neotropical migrants and they pass through our state on their way to/from the Caribbean and Central America. As for the rest of the year, you can count on ducks and loons if you book your tour in the winter months and breeding bird species in the summer. This area is also known for rare species and vagrants that pass through Florida. Photographers will love the morning lighting on the beach as small shorebirds forage in the rack line.
Duration: 5 hours.

This tour will give you a full day of memories! We can combine eco-touring, dolphin watching, fishing, snorkeling, shelling, birding, island hopping and more, to give you the best experience! Make you own unforgettable day with this private experience.

Please reply to your confirmation email with the ages of all passengers, and what you are interested in seeing.
Duration: 6 hours.

Our Virtual Tour app is your audio travel companion with 10,000+ location-based audio stories across the US. It’s like having a personal tour guide on demand. Enjoy narration from celebrities like Kevin Costner, John Lithgow, and Phil Jackson, alongside passionate locals and cultural experts. It’s great for inspiring detours, sparking interesting conversations, and discovering hidden knowledge along your journey.
Duration: 30 days.

The waters of St. Petersburg are something special, and we believe there’s no better way to enjoy them than by boat. After years spent motoring in and around these clear blue waters, we’re convinced that there’s no better way to spend a day in St. Pete than with toes in the water, playing in the sand while the tide washes away your worries and the ocean breeze tickles your face. Spend a half-day with us or more, and let us show you a better boating experience.

We offer full and half-day charters, as well as corporate and special events packages. Check out our site to learn more, or contact us directly. We’re here to help you get away from your everyday.

Coastlines Charters captains are CPR-certified and USCG-approved, with a vast knowledge of the water and areas. Each vessel is equipped with all USCG-required items, including live vests for all, as well as a first aid kit. Additionally, Coastlines Charters captains do not drink alcohol while working and while with our guests.
Duration: 4 to 8 hours.