Port Richey Things to do

Florida’s Gulf Coast is blessed with a wealth of stunning white sand beaches all easily accessible from Port Richey. Beaches located on Green Key are the perfect place to relax, swim and enjoy water sports in the crystal clear, warm waters. A trip to nearby Clearwater will provide holidaymakers with one to the most stunning beaches on the Gulf Coast.

 

Sailing, canoeing, surfing, fishing and jet-skiing are all popular water sports that you can do on a holiday in Port Richey. Scuba diving in the warm Gulf Coast waters will be a memorable experience and can include cave, wreck and reef diving. For more information on diving in Port Richey go to www.supersportsandscuba.com

Daytrips from Port Richey can include nearby Clearwater with its amazing Marine Aquarium to view dolphins and turtles before heading to the famous Pier 60 where crowds gather each evening to watch the sunset. The vibrant city of Tampa will allow holidaymakers to take cruise across Tampa Bay and enjoy the restaurants and nightlife down by the waterfront. Famous theme parks such as Disney World and Universal Studios and the rollercoaster rides of Busch Gardens are all easily accessible from Port Richey.

 

There are stunning wilderness preserve parks in the Port Richey area that are perfect for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park boasts a 10 mile long horse riding trail and 27 hiking trails with picnic areas. Moon Lake Park offers a large lake for swimming, boating and numerous water sports.

 

Cruises are a highlight of a holiday in Port Richey. Holidaymakers can take romantic sunset dinner cruises on the Gulf Coast waters or take a guided tour through the Florida Everglades. Sunset champagne cruises on a pirate ship are available at Clearwater or head to Tampa and take a boat trip to enjoy the amazing sights of Key West.