HOLIDAY HARBOR MARINA & SUNSET GRILLE
April Newsletter
Holiday Harbor Marina
WELCOME SPRING BREAKERS!
We look forward to seeing and serving all of you at Sunset Grille and the Marina! We hope Spring Break 2026 is the best yet, and we are here to assist with fuel, temporary storage, boating supplies, souvenirs, delicious meals, and friendly service.
Marina Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday – Sunday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
North Store/Fuel Dock
SAFETY CHECKS FOR WET SLIP AND DRY STORAGE CUSTOMERS
Holiday Harbor Marina will host a free Vessel Safety Inspection conducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary for existing marina wet slip and dry storage customers ONLY on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 9 am – 2 pm
If your vessel passes inspection, you will receive a sticker for your boat showing that you have been inspected.
If interested, you must be present.
Please schedule your inspection(s) through the marina 850-492-0555
HOLIDAY HARBOR MARINA ANNUAL RED SNAPPER TOURNAMENT
Plan now to participate in the 8th annual HHM “Show Us Your Sow” Red Snapper Tournament. The dates of the tournament will coincide with the red snapper season set for Florida, which are expected to be announced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in the near future.
The tournament is open to any recreational fishing boat which has all required registrations and fishing licenses. In addition to a general category for all participants, there are special categories for active account holders of Holiday Harbor Marina and for SeaTow members.
Registration will begin after dates for the red snapper season are announced. Registration will be $50 per boat, which includes a tournament t-shirt and other gimme items. For the general category, the top three single red snappers weighing the most caught during the period will split all registration fees 50%, 30% and 20% (with a minimum payout of $1,000), and receive other substantial prizes provided by the marina. The winner of the Wildcard Weight will receive a Sunset Grille gift certificate and other prizes. Participants who are active account holders of Holiday Harbor Marina and/or are Seatow members will be eligible for additional prizes.
See tournament “Rules and Regulations” for complete information.
As it becomes available, new information concerning the tournament will be posted on our website banner and provided in the May Newsletter.
TRIGGERFISH SEASON:
The Spring season for triggerfish in Florida opened March 1 and run until May 31, 2026. Complete details including size limits, bag limits and other requirements can be found at https://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwarer/recreational/triggerfish
Catch the Blue Angels practice sessions by boat!
*Dates subject to change – please visit https://navalaviationmuseum.org/blueangels/ for full information.
MARINA RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Marina has two units available for short-term rental, an apartment and a three-bedroom waterfront house.
The Marina apartment is one bed/one bath with kitchen and dining area and pull-out couch.
The Heron house is located near the Grille on Waterview Drive facing the Intracoastal Waterway. It is a 3 bed/2 bath that sleeps 9.
Smoking and pets are NOT permitted.
Complete information and availability can be found at the following links:
Sunset Grille
Sunset Grille at Holiday Harbor Marina overlooks the intracoastal waterway and is easily accessible by car or by boat. Enjoy the view outside on our dock-side deck, which is heated on chilly days. Our restaurant has a relaxed, family atmosphere with great prices and fresh daily seafood. We are dog friendly and there is an enclosed playground for the kids with sand, toy jet skis, a jungle gym, and more.
SPECIALS
PEEP PUNCH – shaken vanilla and cherry vodka, pineapple juice, sprite, coconut cream, grenadine, topped with whipped cream and a PEEP
VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP FOR 50% OFF
Our gift shop is selling its remaining inventory *excluding apparel* at 50% off.
No restocks! Get it while you can!