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Beach & Pools

At Carlouel Beach & Yacht Club, members experience one of the finest beaches on Florida’s west coast.

Located just south of Caladesi Island State Park (consistently rated as one of the top beaches in the US), Carlouel offers a private boardwalk and stunning secluded coastline. From sunrise to sunset, our member's only beach is the perfect backdrop for any occasion.

  • Beach Chairs
    • Coming to Carlouel for a day at the beach? Call the Club at 727-446-9162 and reserve your beach chairs and umbrellas! This service is complimentary for Carlouel members. There is a fee for reciprocal club members.
  • Beach Service
    • During beach season, Carlouel members and guests can enjoy a limited lunch menu while down on the beach. A bar and grill are set up on Saturdays and Sundays during season, so members don't need to leave the beach for lunch! Beach service may be canceled due to inclement weather.
  • Family and Short-Course Olympic Pools
    • Jump into the refreshing waters of the Club’s two outdoor pools, with stunning 180-degree views of the Intracoastal. At the heart of the Club and surrounded by palms, gardens, cabanas and the Bird Cage, our Family Pool is heated in the winter for year-round enjoyment. Carlouel also has a second, short-course Olympic pool used by the Carlouel Pirates swim team.

      Whether you love to swim for pleasure, or for fitness, Carlouel’s pools are available to members and guests year-round.

  • Carlouel Pirates Summer Swim Team
    • Carlouel is a charter member of the U.S. Private Club League and participates in competitions sanctioned by Florida Swimming, a member of USA Swimming (the national governing body for swimming in the U.S.). All participants on the swim team must be members or grandchildren of members at the Club.
  • Swimming Lessons
    • Carlouel offers private swim lessons to members and their guests. Whether you’ve got a brand new swimmer or a child that would like a quick refresher, Carlouel is your resource for swimming. Our swim instructors are certified in water safety and have flexible schedules to accommodate your needs. Call us anytime to set up an appointment.
  • Water Sports
    • Carlouel’s unique location between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal make it an ideal destination for activities on the water. Members enjoy use of the Club’s fleet of kayaks and paddle boards free of charge. Available on a first come, first serve basis, these watercrafts are a wonderful option for exploring the mangrove trails and white beaches of Caladesi Island State Park.

      Members and their families also enjoy water skiing, tubing and other water recreation on the bay. The waters around Carlouel are teeming with fish and wildlife. Spend one day fishing in the area, and you’ll be hooked. From manatees and dolphins, to crabs and mullet, you’ll be amazed what you find when you explore the waterways around Carlouel.

  • Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Instructions and Guided Tours
    • Carlouel offers clinics, classes, and lessons for both members and guests. Carlouel offers single, double and kids kayaks for members to use free of charge.
  • Caladesi Paddle
    • This two-hour trip will take you to Caladesi Island. Learn about the history and wildlife.
  • Carlouel Scuba Lessons
    • Carlouel is proud to have our own scuba diving instructor, Ian O’Neil. He is available for both group and private lessons for children and adults.