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and scuba diving is available for certified divers. Water
clarity and temperature at Ocean Reef are as close to
perfect as you’ll find in American waters.
You can rent sailboats on Buccaneer Island and smaller
craft at the Marina, and lessons in handling watercraft
and water safety are available. Charters are available, and
cruises on well-appointed yachts—morning, afternoon,
and at sunset—are a wonderful way to enjoy the water
and leave the piloting to someone else.
Shopping.
Reminiscent of an old-fashioned town
center, the Ocean Reef Fishing Village is the place to
peruse a selection of shops, stop for a delicious meal, or
chat over coffee with friends. Surrounded by the marina,
this charming gathering spot offers quick, convenient
access—or a leisurely day of browsing—for everything
from marine products to the club’s exclusive logo items,
plus electronics, jewelry, clothing, shoes, home décor, art,
books, flowers, wine and spirits, gourmet groceries, and
much more. Whatever your heart desires, you’ll enjoy
Ocean Reef’s colorful collection of boutiques and shops.
Salon & Spa.
Indulge in the ultimate journey of
relaxation and renewal. The Ocean Reef Salon & Spa
invites you to experience a sanctuary of soothing aromas,
calming sounds, and nature’s most healing resources. An
array of professional face and body spa care therapies will
enhance your appearance and encourage you to feel your
very best.
Let the Salon & Spa transport you to an oasis of peace
and tranquility while your skin takes in ample vitamins,
minerals, essential oils, and moisturizers. Services
include massage, body treatments, skin care services,
waxing and sugaring, hair cutting and styling, manicures,
pedicures, nail enhancements, and make-up application
and consultation.
Fitness Center.
Exercise your options at the Ocean
Reef Club’s Marina Fitness Center, where you’ll find
an excellent array of equipment, including treadmills,
stair machines, bicycles, free weights, and LifeFitness
Equipment. The fitness center is located adjacent to the
Marina and is open 24 hours a day.
Beach & Pools.
Ocean Reef Club’s Buccaneer Island
is a premium destination for fun in the sun. The island’s
saltwater swimming lagoon and sandy beach overlooking
the ocean are the main attractions, and this is a perfect
spot to enjoy a refreshing libation while soaking up some
Florida Keys sunshine. Chaise lounges and umbrellas are
plentiful, and cabana rentals are available through the
pool desk.
Buccaneer Island is also the club’s hub for aquatic
sports activities. Get out on the lagoon or ocean in a
rental watercraft—sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers, stand-
up paddleboards, and more.
Nature Center.
A visit to the Nature Center is an
inspiring experience that will help you understand the
rich and diverse environment of Ocean Reef Club. You’ll
find a touch tank with an array of sea critters—tropical
fish, sea anemones, sea urchins, starfish, and more. You
can also visit with the resident box turtles, a 75-pound
desert tortoise, iguana, and hermit crabs.
Nature Programs at the center include kayak tours
(beginner and advanced), bicycle tours through three
distinct eco-systems (mangroves, lush vegetation, and
hardwood hammock), bird scavenger hunts, and various
field trips.
Waterfront Activities.
Surrounded by water on
three sides, the Ocean Reef Club boasts tremendous
waterfront and shoreline. The “classic” waterfront
activities are concentrated in the Fishing Village, the
Marina, and Buccaneer Island: sailing, kayaking amongst
the mangroves, fly-fishing on the flats, cruising on myriad
watercraft, snorkeling, browsing the shops, swimming,
fishing, dining and otherwise eating, strolling, sunning,
arranging a boat rental or a charter, and riding a bike.
Lawn & Tennis Center.
Nine Har-Tru tennis courts
are available, with six lighted for evening play. The center
also offers a full-size grass croquet court for recreational or
highly competitive matches.
Ocean Reef also boasts a 9-hole miniature golf course
that is lit for night play as well as a basketball court next
to the playground.
Movie Theater.
The Ocean Reef Cultural Center,
located in the heart of the community, offers first-run
and recent releases three nights a week in a comfortable,
state-of-the-art, 300-seat theater. Just drive over in your
electric road cart and enjoy the show.