Still blowing bubbles after all these years! Scuba & Swim Lessons
Clearwater & Tarpon Springs Florida They also rented bicycles and fishing gear!
Mac's Sports has 2 locations:
Clearwater Location:
2126 Drew St. Clearwater, FL 33765
727-442-9931
Tarpon Springs Locations:
926 N Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
727-942-3483
Back in 1938, this was the only place on Clearwater Beach where you could get groceries, magazines, newspapers, to***co, beachwear, fishing tackle, soft drinks, candy, almost everything! “It was like an early 7-
11″, says Ruth Johnson, “At least we were open from seven to eleven and sold most anything we thought people would want”. Called simply the “Beach Store” and located on Mandalay Avenue, it opened the same year as the hamburger stand which became the Pelican Restaurant. Ruth and Carroll Johnson, newly arrived from Birmingham, Alabama, started the business and, as Ruth reports, “worked very hard to make sure it would succeed”. It cost a whole $500 to set up this business on the beach where the existing businesses were limited to the Pelican, the Palm Pavilion, Langford’s Service Station at the end of the causeway, a seafood market where the King Cole Motel now stands and not much else. Langford’s had something brand new that the tourists really like. It was called a “self-service” laundry where you could pay to do your laundry in machines. After the births of their two sons, the Johnsons moved to New Mexico. “Mac” McCarthy purchased the Beach Store and renamed it “Mac’s”. During WWII, it was a favorite shopping place for the young people of the beach because Mac made sure that what few candy bars and Coca-Cola he could obtain were set aside to be sold only to youngsters. Returning from New Mexico six years later, the Johnson’s went back into the grocery business and, eventually, they purchased the little store back from Mac McCarthy and this time they bought the building. Their son, Jim Johnson, eventually turned it into Mac’s Dive Shop before his sports business outgrew the small building and he moved it to the mainland. Brian Grindey purchased Mac’s Sport in 1998 from Jim Johnson after working and managing the store for 25 years. The Grindey Family are the current owners of the historical and successful dive shop.
06/18/2026
We’re having the absolute best time in Bonaire this week. Still got two days of diving. What an amazing week with such a fun group of divers. 🤿🐠🪸
Don’t forget Clearwater or dive club party tonight at 6:30 PM. Everyone’s invited don’t miss out.
06/17/2026
Dive club Party tomorrow night!! Clearwater store 6:30pm!!🐠💦🤿 raffles, giveaways, food, drinks
Swipe right to see how pumped the boys are to see you!! Swipe all the way to see especially how excited scuba steve is!!
06/16/2026
Some of the Bonaire crew diving the famous Salt Pier!! Been having such a blast diving with this great crew!🌊🤿
06/15/2026
Another dive weekend in the books! 🐠🐢⚓️
Our weekend crew at Blue Heron Bridge was treated to stellar conditions and some incredible diving. A huge congratulations to our 7 newest Open Water Divers on earning their certifications—we’re excited to see where your underwater adventures take you next!
Don’t miss our Clearwater Dive Club Party this Thursday at 6:30 PM. Come hang out with fellow divers, swap stories, and see what’s coming up next at Mac’s Scuba. See you there!
06/11/2026
Weekday dive days done right. 🌊☀️
Full boat, great weather, calm conditions, and some awesome diving in the Gulf this morning. Thanks to everyone who came out with us!
06/10/2026
Pasco Scallop Season is Almost Here! 🐚☀️⚓
Grab your friends and family and get ready for one of Florida’s favorite summer adventures! Spend the day hunting scallops, exploring the Gulf, and making unforgettable memories on the water.
Trips fill quickly once the season opens—reserve your spot today!
📞 Book your scallop trip with Mac’s Scuba online and get ready for an amazing day on the water! 🤿💦🚤🐚
We had a Rainbow River night dive Saturday night, followed by an a.m. gulf dive trip with some awesome conditions.
Then instructor Kevin finished up his open water class Sunday morning at Rainbow River. Congrats to all these newly certified divers, can’t wait for all the future diving together.
06/08/2026
What a great day at Devil’s Den yesterday! 🤿
We had a big group of divers out having an absolute blast underwater. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
Ready to start your own diving adventure? Sign up for classes, refreshers, or fun dives with us and come see what the excitement is all about.
06/06/2026
The countdown begins!! Keith and Ian are headed down to Bonaire next week for 5 days of epic diving!! Stay tuned for updates and more pics!! ✈️🌊🤿
06/04/2026
Our homeschool youth dive group had an amazing day up at Manatee Springs and Catfish Hotel!!