Honeymoon Island is located at #1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin FL 34698.
Vibe
Four miles of pristine shoreline with convenient amenities.
You don’t have to rough it to discover the natural beauty of Honeymoon Island. A haven for wildlife, this popular escape from the city promises perks like restrooms and a café. Here, expect to see eagles, osprey and great horned owls plying the winds; families relaxing by the surf; and on the south end of the beach, wagging tails at the dog beach.
See, feel
Popular but never towel-to-towel crowded, Honeymoon Island is undeveloped, and its beaches are ungroomed, stretching for four miles against the calm, blue-green waters of the Gulf of America. The shoreline encompasses a dog beach on the south, designated swimming areas at the main beach, and fabulous shelling on the north beach, which fades to a sand spit. The sand is white to a creamy brown color, and the water is shallow, making it beloved by families.
The bottom of the beach sometimes has rocks, so you may want beach shoes.
The water is normally tranquil, but winds, tides and offshore systems can occasionally cause rough conditions.
On or near the beach
Soak up the sun and relax—or get as active as you’d like on Honeymoon Island. You can swim; fish for species like Spanish mackerel, cobia, ladyfish and tarpon; hike through virgin slash pine stands along the Osprey Trail; rent a bike from Wheel Fun Rentals; paddle; or even surf: it's usually good on the north end by bathhouse 3. Here’s where you can learn more about park activities.
Feed the fun with a picnic, or splash over to Café Honeymoon for a freshly-made burger or sandwich.
Accessibility
Dedicated to making the park welcoming to all visitors, accessible amenities at Honeymoon Island State Park include the Rotary Centennial Nature Center; elevated boardwalks to the beach; a concession with food and a gift store; picnic facilities with tables and grills; a Limitless playground at the picnic area; parking; and restrooms.
Beach wheelchairs are available for free. Inquire at the ranger station.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of Florida State Parks.
Facilities
Amenities at Honeymoon Island include restrooms; showers; picnic pavilions; a concession offering food, beverages, beach supplies and souvenirs as well as kayak, umbrella and beach chair rentals; interpretive kiosks throughout the park; a Limitless playground (accessible to all); Slipp's Ice Carts in three locations; the Rotary Centennial Nature Center; and an elevated observation deck, delivering spectacular views and opportunities to see wading birds.
The park is also the ferry terminal for access to another unspoiled state park, Caladesi Island.
Lifeguards
There are no lifeguards. Swim at your own risk. Visitors are reminded to pay close attention to the Warning Flag Signs posted at welcome stations and on the beaches. These flags indicate the swimming conditions at the beach.
Parking
Parking is available for the beach, at the picnic area and at the Rotary Centennial Nature Center.
