Hubbard's Marina Dock in Madeira Beach — Online Webcam
Hubbard's Marina: The Heart of Madeira Beach
On the Gulf Coast, in the town of Madeira Beach, Florida, lies one of the region's most famous fishing marinas — Hubbard's Marina. This place has long been a magnet for anglers, tourists, and sea excursion enthusiasts. The live webcam lets you see the dock in real time: the wooden deck, moored vessels, the active fish processing area, and the scenic waters of John's Pass. The camera is positioned to capture not only the marina itself but also the arch bridge connecting Madeira Beach to Treasure Island.
Madeira Beach is a small city in Pinellas County with a population of approximately 3,895 people according to the 2020 census. Locals affectionately call it "Mad Beach." Despite its modest size, the city is known far beyond Florida thanks to the historic John's Pass and Hubbard's Marina located on it — the oldest deep-sea fishing company in the entire state.
History of the Legendary Marina
Hubbard's Marina was founded by Wilson Hubbard in the 1950s. Wilson himself arrived on the Florida coast back in 1929 with his parents while traveling with a carnival. Since then, the business has been passed down through 4 generations of the Hubbard family. In 2004, Wilson handed over dock management to his son Mark Hubbard.
Today, Hubbard's Marina is the oldest original deep-sea fishing and dolphin watching company in the entire state of Florida, operating for nearly 100 years (since 1928/1929). The dock is located at 170 Boardwalk Place East, John's Pass, Madeira Beach, Florida 33708 — right in the heart of the #1 tourist attraction in Pinellas County.
John's Pass: A Channel Born from a Hurricane
The waterway where Hubbard's Marina stands has a dramatic history. John's Pass was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848 — known as the Great Storm of 1848. The first passage through the newly formed channel was made by pirate John Levique, after whom the place was named.
Over the past century and a half, the channel has shifted significantly. Since its formation, John's Pass has moved south by approximately 5,000 feet (about 1,500 meters). Today, the John's Pass drawbridge spans the channel, connecting Madeira Beach and Treasure Island. It is this arch bridge that is visible in the background of the webcam broadcast.
Fishing and Sea Adventures
Hubbard's Marina offers a wide range of marine entertainment. This includes deep sea fishing, dolphin watching nature cruises, sunset cruises with free beer and wine, ferry to Egmont Key Island with snorkeling, 3-hour shelling cruises, private fishing charters, eco tours, and even a Ghost Tour called Spirits of the Pass.
The dock is always bustling with activity: anglers prepare their gear, boat crews load equipment, and tourists wait to board cruise vessels. The live webcam captures this dynamic atmosphere — from fish processing on white work tables to fishing boats docking with their nets.
Dolphins, Manatees, and Wildlife
The waters of John's Pass are renowned for their biodiversity. In the channel and the open Gulf, bottlenose dolphins are regularly spotted — they remain one of the main attractions for tourists. Additionally, these warm waters are home to manatees — gentle marine mammals that attract wildlife enthusiasts.
Dolphin watching cruises depart from Hubbard's Marina daily. The camera sometimes captures moments when pods of bottlenose dolphins swim through the channel waters, which becomes a real treat for online viewers.
John's Pass Village: More Than Just a Marina
Hubbard's Marina is part of the large tourist complex John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. This is a historic fishing village turned popular entertainment district. Here, over 100 merchants operate — souvenir shops, seafood restaurants, bars, and galleries.
Information signs describing tourist services, visible on the webcam broadcast, guide guests to various attractions and excursions. John's Pass Village is rightfully considered the #1 tourist attraction in Pinellas County and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
What You Can See on the Camera
The live stream from Hubbard's Marina shows the wooden deck of the fishing marina with several people in red clothing processing fish on a white work table. Nearby, fishing boats with gear and nets are moored. In the background, the water expanse of John's Pass, the arch drawbridge, and information signs describing tourist services are visible. The frame includes barrels, hoses, fishing equipment, and red and green water supply hoses. This is an active working area of the dock where life buzzes every day — from early morning angler departures to evening sunset cruises. The live webcam allows you to experience the atmosphere of a real Florida fishing marina without leaving home.
