The Nearby Attractions
Enjoy Your Stay with Our Recommended Places to Visit and Fun-filled Activities
🏝️ Island Adventures Await
Just a short drive or ferry ride away lies Little Gasparilla Island, a treasure trove of coastal charm and exploration.
Island Highlights:
- Scenic drives or ferry trips over the causeway
- Stroll through historical lighthouses
- Dine beachside at South End Restaurant
- Rent scooters, bikes, or golf carts for easy island travel
- Explore quaint beach shops and grab a treat from Pink Pony Ice Cream
🎣 World-Class Fishing & Water Sports
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just want to try your hand at casting a line, there’s something for every fishing enthusiast.
Fishing Options:
- Off-shore and deep-sea charters
- Shoreline casting and dockside fishing
- Seasonal fish: Tarpon, Snook, Yellowtail, Flounder
- Private charter available with Captain Chris
Included in Your Stay:
- Kayaks, paddle boards, life vests, boogie boards
- Optional rentals: jet boat and 3 jet skis
🦈 For the Brave and Bold
For those looking for something more daring:
- Seasonal sightings of hammerhead, bull, tiger, and reef sharks
- Spear fishing available on request
- Rare fossil discoveries: whale bones, Megalodon teeth
Top Dive Shop Recommendations:
- Jasper Dive
- Venus Dive
- Shea Diving Center
Great service. Exceptional rentals. Professional support.
🌊 Scuba, Snorkel, and Dive Into Another World
Take your vacation underwater with PADI-certified scuba lessons, available on site.
Diving Opportunities:
- Certification for up to 4 individuals or families
- Dive excursions to Bahamas and Key West (1 hour away)
Local dives with access to:
- Marine shipwrecks & army plane wrecks
- Caves & colorful coral reefs
- Encounters with angelfish, flounder, eels, lobsters & more.
🐬 Wildlife Encounters & Nature at Its Best
From dolphins to manatees, Seahorse Place is a front-row seat to Florida’s natural beauty.
Natural Highlights:
- Stump Pass: beach hop, float in tubes, find sand dollars
- Friendly dolphins often swim alongside snorkelers
- Abundant shelling: horse conchs, amethyst, abalone, and more
- Shark teeth of all kinds (up to 4cm) found along the shore
- Shark Frenzy Shop in Venice offers fossil info & tours
🍽️ Food, Flavors, and Farmers Markets
Whether you’re dining out or staying in, there’s something for every palate.
- Local Dining:
- Casual: Sharky’s on the Pier (Venice Beach)
- Upscale: FINS (perfect for sunset dinners)
- Cuisine options: Seafood, American, Indian, Cuban, Spanish
- Markets to Explore:
- Dearborn Street Farmers Market – Thursdays 9AM–1PM
- Additional markets in nearby Venice and Nokomis
Plan Your Most Memorable Stay
Book your stay at Seahorse Place I & II for a truly unforgettable getaway. Between the warm sun, marine wildlife, endless activities, and peaceful serenity, you'll want to return year after year.
2 Locations
Englewood, FL
Lake Conroe, TX
Email Us
seahorseplace4@gmail.com
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Certification
PADI Certified