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Grab your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen and leave the rest to us!
All Day Adventure
Soak up the sunshine at Epperson Lagoon! Kick back and indulge in a tropical drink at the swim up bar, dive into a game of beach volleyball or challenge your friends to the water obstacle course.
*Some water activities require the Unlimited Splash Pass which must be purchased separately and is not included with your All Day Ticket or Late Day Ticket.
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All Day Ticket + Unlimited Splash Pass*
Only Available Online
Enjoy all the Lagoon has to offer when you purchase the All Day Ticket + Unlimited Splash Pass. Spend some time relaxing on the beach or swimming in the clear blue water and then enjoy the adventure with endless sessions on the water slide, water obstacle course, bumper boats, kayaks and paddle boards.
Interested in Visiting After 3 PM?
Late Day Tickets Now Available
Enjoy access after 3 PM to a tropical beach paradise, swimming in clear, blue water, endless thrills on our water slide, beach volleyball, and access to the swim-up bar.
Late Day Child Ticket is for ages 4-12 years old. Children 3 and under are free.
Make A Splash With Our Water Activities
The Unlimited Splash Pass provides access to experience the kayaks, paddle boards, bumper boats and the water obstacle course.
Water activities session times vary throughout the day and are subject to weather impacts and daily availability – times may vary per day. Please check with the admissions team on the day of your visit to confirm water activity times.
Beach Rentals
Your crew will have it made in the shade with one of our beach rentals. Perfect for families, our shaded tikis and cabanas are the perfect place to spend your day.
All guests must purchase a Day Ticket to enter Epperson Lagoon. Beach Rentals do not include admission and a Day Ticket for all guests must be purchased separately.
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Family Aquabana $50 - $260
Enjoy the ultimate lagoon experience with your own private floating aquabana with family and friends. With seating for 8 people, including 2 lounge chairs on the adjacent beach, your crew can let your worries float away as you relax in your own private island oasis.
8 guest maximum capacity
Includes 1 aquabana and 2 reserved loungers
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Adventure Tiki $125 - $300
Your crew will have it made in the shade with one of our beachfront tikis. With seating for up to 15, our adventure tiki is perfect for birthday parties or group events.
15 guests
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Beach Tiki $125 - $350
Make it the best day ever with one of our shaded tikis. With seating for up to 15, our beach tiki is perfect for birthday parties or group events.
15 guest
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Island Mini Tiki $40 - $145
Get on island time with a shaded island tiki hut on Gasparilla Island. With seating for 4, make it a girl’s day out, or grab the family for some screen free bonding.
4 guests
Includes 1 island mini tiki and 4 reserved loungers
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Mini Tiki $30 - $135
Drink in hand, toes in the sand. Get on island time with your own shaded beachfront tiki hut. With seating for 4, make it a girl’s day out, or grab the family for some screen free bonding.
4 guests
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Adventure Cabana $50 - $250
Getting the whole crew together? Make it a day to remember with your own private cabana near the beach. Perfect for families, beach cabana rentals include seating for 6.
6 guests
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Beach Loungers with Umbrella $10 - $50
Experience the VIP treatment with two seats in the exclusive Cabana Cove area. With a private bar and pool, you’ve got a fast pass to first class. Each premium seating rental is valid for two reserved loungers and one umbrella.
2 guest maximum capacity
Includes 2 reserved loungers and an umbrella
Cabana Cove
Elevate your daycation with a rental in Cabana Cove. Secure your spot for access to VIP perks including a private swim area, exclusive seating and bar & food service.
All guests must purchase a Day Ticket to enter Southshore Bay Lagoon. Cabana Cove Rentals do not include admission and a Day Ticket for all guests must be purchased separately. A 22% service charge will be added to all food & beverage purchases.
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Food & Drink Service
Take a seat at the private bar or order lunch to your cabana from the Cabana Cove specialty menu.
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Exclusive Swim Area
Relax in the sunshine while lounging in the private swim area.
Cabana Cove Rentals
Your day, your way. Treat yourself to the finer things with a rental in Cabana Cove. Your Cabana Cove rental includes access to a private bar and pool, and a seat in our exclusive VIP area.
All guests must purchase a Day Ticket to enter Epperson Lagoon. Cabana Cove Rentals do not include admission and a Day Ticket for all guests must be purchased separately. A 22% service fee will be added to all food & beverage purchases.
Seasonalavailability.Please check the online checkout for current pricing and availability.
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Aquabana $70 - $300
The ultimate lagoon experience! Your own floating aquabana in Cabana Cove includes seating for 8 adults with access to Cabana Cove’s private bar and swim area. Let your worries float away as you relax in your own private island oasis.
8 guest maximum capacity
Includes 1 aquabana and 2 reserved loungers
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Premium Cabana $70 - $400
Enjoy an elevated Lagoon experience with your own private retreat in Cabana Cove. Perfect for your crew, a Premium Cabana includes seating for 12 with access to our exclusive private bar and pool in Cabana Cove.
12 guest maximum capacity
Includes 1 premium cabana and 4 reserved loungers
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Cabana $60 - $275
Nothing says best day ever like you and the squad in your own private cabana. Cabana rentals include seating for 8 with access to Cabana Cove’s private bar and pool area.
8 guest max capacity
Includes 1 cabana and 2 reserved loungers
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Loungers with Umbrella $10 - $50
Experience the VIP treatment with two seats in the exclusive Cabana Cove area. With a private bar and pool, you’ve got a fast pass to first class. Each premium seating rental is valid for two reserved loungers and one umbrella.
2 guest maximum capacity
Includes 2 reserved loungers and an umbrella
Food and Drinks
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Cabana Cove
Treat yourself to the finer things with access to our private bar in our exclusive Cabana Cove VIP area.
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The Reef Café
The Reef Café is the go-to spot for Lagoon guests to fill up and recharge. Serving a wide variety of salads, snacks, and sandwiches.
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The Sandbar
The Sandbar is the Lagoon’s swim up tiki bar serving thirst quenching tropical drinks.
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Fins Beach Bar
Fins Beach Bar is our beachside tiki bar serving a wide variety of tropical co*cktails, frozen drinks and more.
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Food Truck on the Beach
Enjoy fast-casual options from our Food Truck on the Beach.
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The Treat Truck
Take a break from the heat and cool off at the Treat Truck, serving ice-cream with various topping and delicious treats.
Hotel Partnerships
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After a busy day of water activities and beach games in the sunshine, treat yourself to a comfortable night of sleep. The Hyatt Place is a perfect spot to lay your head after a long day of fun at the Lagoon.
Visit their website to book and enjoy 10% OFF standard room rates!