Situated North of Clearwater on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Honeymoon Island State Park offers visitors the opportunity to spend time on a pristine barrier island without the need for a boat or ferry. Via the Dunedin Causeway, visitors can drive from the mainland in Dunedin directly to Honeymoon Island, making it an ideal family-friendly beach destination.
Spend time on the white-sand beach, take a rental kayak or paddleboard out on the water, and hike the island’s 2.5-mile Osprey Trail to see rare stands of virgin slash pine. Birders will want to keep an eye out for the abundant bird species that have been spotted there, including rare birds such as the bar-tailed godwit, green-tailed towhee, long-billed murrelet, and mourning warbler.
When it’s time to eat, enjoy a picnic by the water or grab a bite at one of the park’s two restaurants, Cafe Honeymoon and South Beach Pavilion Cafe, which offer casual beach food such as burgers, shrimp, and sandwiches.
Plan your visit to Honeymoon Island State Park. For more information about the area, go to Visit St. Pete Clearwater.
BEACHES
Enjoy the four miles of shoreline at Honeymoon Island and take the ferry to nearby Caladesi Island for more.
FAMILY FUN
Splash and play on the family-friendly beach, visit the playground, and explore the nature center.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Spot rare birds, swim, hike, and relax on the beach.
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Leashed dogs are welcome on the dog beach at the southern end of the island and on the nature trail.
ACCESSIBILITY
Honeymoon Island offers free use of beach wheelchairs and a number of accessible amenities, including a Limitless playground and boardwalks.
DINING
Grab some casual beach fare from the park’s two cafes, which offer burgers, chicken tenders, shrimp baskets, and drinks.
SHOPPING
Get supplies, beach gear, gifts, and food at the island’s two stores.
PLACES TO STAY
Book a stay at a bed and breakfast, motel, or resort, or reserve a boat slip at nearby Caladesi Island State Park and stay overnight.
