Crystal Cove Marina, Palatka, Florida

Crystal Cove Marina, Palatka, Florida

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General - Crystal Cove Marina is located at Palatka on the St Johns River in northern Florida. The facility offers slips and a boatyard. Crystal Cove is a quiet, small harbor on the west side of the river, surrounded by cypress and palm trees. It has a restaurant with an expansive river view, motel and a ship's store. There is a picnic area with a grill and the hotel pool is open to marina guests.

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Address - Crystal Cove Marina,121 Crystal Cove Drive; Palatka, FL 32177

Open - Year round

Hours - Apr - Oct, 8am - 6:30pm Nov - Mar, 8am - 5pm

Arrival out of hours - Tie up in empty slip and see dockmaster in morning.

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Position - 29° 40.643' N 081° 38.880' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Florida Charts

Berths, Slips & Moorings - 50 slips with 2 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred

Maximum length - 65'.

Approach and Entrance - Crystal Cove Marina is located on the west side of the St. Johns River, 3 miles north of Palatka.

Protection/Shelter - Not Known

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Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±

Heights in metres -

	MHWS	MHWN	MLWN	MLWS

Depths at MLW ;-
Entrance - 6'
Fuel Dock - 4'
Slips - 5'

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Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 & 50 amp

Fuel - Not known. Gasoline & Diesel

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance, Trash Pick-Up, Dock Carts, Mail & Package Hold, Fax in/out, Laundry, Book Exchange, Pump-Out, Toilets, Showers, Pool, Picnic Area (at Log Landing), Grills, Boat Rentals

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Forklift (20,000 lbs.), Launching Ramp, Engine mechanic (gas, diesel), Electrical Repairs, Bottom Cleaning, Compound, Wash & Wax, Interior Cleaning, Propeller Repairs, Woodworking, Hull Repairs, Rigger, Brightwork, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Metal Fabrication, Painting

Chandlers or Ships' Store - OnSite.
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Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here

Fishing Tackle - OnSite.
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Butane/Camping Gaz/Propane - Not known.

Ice - OnSite.

Shopping and Provisions - Not Known

Bank or ATM - Not known

Restaurants & Eating Out - Not Known/OnSite.

Transport -

Bikes - Not known
Local Bus Service - Not known
Intercity Bus Service - Not known
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - Not known
Water Taxi - Not known
Ferry Service -Not known
Airport(s) - Not known
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Local Area -

Sporting & Recreational Facilities -
Palatka Golf Club is a moderately difficult course has great greens. It was designed with all skill levels of golfer in mind.
Crystal Cove Marina hosts bass tournaments three weekends a month from Feb through Nov.

Sightseeing -
Ravine State Gardens is the most visited natural attraction in the town of Palatka. This beautiful garden was created in 1935 as a WPA project during the great depression. The revines in the park were created by small springs that flow into the Saint Johns River. In March of each year there are almost 100,000 azaleas in bloom in in the park and there are a number of hiking and walking trails through the beautiful foliage planted here.
South Palatka Historic District is located south of reid street (US 17) in downtown Palatka. It is listed on the national register of historic places and for those interested in architecture and Forida history the South Palatka Historic District is worth a look.
The Conlee Mural Committee supervises a county-wide mural project celebrating the area, with paintings by students and instructors from the Florida School for the Arts. Brochures for a walking tour of the murals, large and small, are available at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center and from local businesses. The paintings depict historic buildings and native flora and wildlife.

Museums, Galleries and Cultural Attractions -
Putnam Historic Museum is the only surviving building from Fort Shannon, a military outpost from the Seminole Indian Wars. Four small rooms loaded with various pieces of local memorabilia.
Tilghman House, built circa 1884, is home to Palatka's Art League and shows the work of local artists and craftspeople on Fridays and Saturdays.
Browning Rail Road Museum is located in the old Palatka depot in the north Palatka historic district. this museum has exhibits on early Florida rail road history and a model train.

Conservation Projects - Not known

Special Events -
Florida Azalea Festival in March
Mug Race on the 1st Sunday in May;
Blue Crab Festival - Memorial Day

Children's Stuff -
Buccaneer Bay at Weeki Wachee Springs is a park with the famous mermaid show and also features a waterpark.

Other - Not known

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We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page (see button above) for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome.