Westshore Yacht Club is a gated waterfront community on Old Tampa Bay in South Tampa, developed by WCI Communities beginning in 2004 off South Westshore Boulevard. It holds single-family homes, townhomes, the Castillo condominiums, and the Aqua tower, all around a 149-slip marina and the members' Bay Club.
Westshore Yacht Club is one of the neighborhoods in South Tampa.
Westshore Yacht Club is the gated half of the Westshore waterfront, built by WCI Communities on Old Tampa Bay beginning in 2004. Its draw is the combination of a staffed gate, a deepwater marina, and a private club, all inside South Tampa and a short drive from the airport.
Shane Vanderson works with buyers and sellers in Westshore Yacht Club from Engel & Völkers South Tampa, with emphasis on boating-lifestyle buyers and the Aqua tower.
Living in Westshore Yacht Club
The community is gated with a staffed entrance off South Westshore Boulevard, just south of Gandy Boulevard. The Bay Club is the center: dining, a bar, a spa, a fitness center, and pools overlooking the marina and the bay. The marina holds 149 slips for vessels from 40 to 150 feet, with seven- to eight-foot drafts and a direct run to Old Tampa Bay. The Westshore Marina District’s Bridge Street restaurants are next door. The Gandy Bridge to St. Petersburg is minutes away, Tampa International Airport is typically 15 minutes north, and downtown Tampa is typically 15 to 20 minutes by the Selmon Expressway.
The Westshore Yacht Club market
Four products share one gate. Single-family homes, some on the water with docks, carry the top prices. Townhomes line the interior streets. Castillo is the community’s mid-rise condominium, and Aqua, the 17-story tower completed in 2026 on the community’s last parcel, added 77 residences facing the marina. Within each product, water position and marina views set the spread. A marina slip is a separate purchase or lease, so what transfers with a boat slip matters here.
Budget for the layers of cost: the master association, the sub-association for a specific product, Bay Club dues, and slip fees if you keep a boat. HOA fees vs. condo fees explains how to read them. The community’s elevation and seawalls held up better than most bayfront areas in 2024, but flood zone, elevation certificate, and insurance quotes still belong in any offer.
Boundaries
A gated community on Old Tampa Bay in South Tampa, entered from South Westshore Boulevard south of Gandy Boulevard, with the Westshore Marina District to the north and MacDill Air Force Base farther south. ZIP 33616.
Homes in Westshore Yacht Club
Single-family homes from the mid-2000s onward, several on the water with docks; townhomes along the interior streets; the Castillo condominiums; and the 17-story Aqua tower completed in 2026 with 77 residences. All sit behind a staffed gate with a master association and product-level sub-associations.
Nearby amenities
The Bay Club and its pools, spa, dining, and fitness center; the 149-slip marina; Bridge Street in the Westshore Marina District; the Gandy Bridge to St. Petersburg; Picnic Island Park; Tampa International Airport, typically 15 minutes; downtown Tampa, typically 15 to 20 minutes; Hyde Park Village, typically 15 minutes.
Westshore Yacht Club at a glance
Frequently asked questions
Is Westshore Yacht Club gated?
Yes. The community has a staffed entrance off South Westshore Boulevard, and residents of every product, from single-family homes to the Aqua tower, share it.
Do homes come with a boat slip?
No. The 149 marina slips are separate from the homes and are bought or leased individually. Confirm the slip’s status, size, and fees as part of any purchase.
What is the difference between Westshore Yacht Club and the Westshore Marina District?
Westshore Yacht Club is the gated WCI community with the Bay Club and private marina. The Westshore Marina District is the open, master-planned area next door with Marina Pointe, the public marina, and Bridge Street retail. They are neighbors, not the same community.
What fees should buyers expect?
The master association, a sub-association for the specific product, Bay Club dues, and slip fees for boat owners. Figures vary by product and change yearly, so ask for the current budgets.
Where do the Westshore Yacht Club market figures on this page come from?
The key-facts table is pulled from Stellar MLS and shows the month it was updated. Single-family homes, townhomes, and the two condominium products behave differently, so rely on a direct valuation for a specific property.
