Honeymoon Island State Park
About Honeymoon Island State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Pete Krulder
On June 10th, the causeway to Honeymoon Island will be closed until approximately 11:30am due to the 9th Dunedin Rotary Triathlon. The race begins at 7:30am and typically ends around 11:30am. There will be no access to the park during these hours.
The Rotary Club of Dunedin is sponsoring their 9th Dunedin Rotary Triathlon. This event sees hundreds of participants every year. Triathletes can expect a 1/4 mile swim at the middle of the island, to extend north of the jetty. Next is the 12 mile bike ride that begins in the park then traverses over the Dunedin Causeway drawbridge, back into and around the park - this is done twice. The race ends with the 5K run that treks up the side of the beach and across to the Osprey Trail. For more information, please see our events page or visit www.dunedintriathlon.com.
Honeymoon Island is the perfect place to go when looking for outdoor recreational entertainment! The South Beach Pavilion provides bicycles to rent by the hour or day and kayaks are available at Café Honeymoon. Both facilities offer beach chair and umbrella rentals for nominal fees and their decks are known for having great views of the gulf. Of course, there’s always plenty of space for just soaking up the sun on the beach! Heading out to the nature trails will give you ample opportunities to run into the inhabitants of the island. While Osprey are the norm, keep an eye out for the gopher tortoise crossing your path, the armadillo foraging for food, or the raccoon scurrying off into the woods. Please remember the essentials when exploring the outdoors – sun protection, hydration, and bug spray.
DESIGNATIONS
GETTING HERE
Honeymoon Island State Park is located at the extreme west end of S.R.586, north of Dunedin. From I-75 (north of Tampa): I-75 south to I-275 south towards Tampa. Follow I-275 south to Hillsborough Ave west (SR-580). Take SR 580 west to SR-586 fork then left. Follow SR-586 into park. From I-75 (south of Tampa): I-75 north to I-4. I-4 to I-275 north. I-275 to Hillsborough Ave west (SR-580). SR-580 west to SR-586 fork then left. Follow SR-586 west into park.
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Friends of the Island Parks
- Gulf Islands GEOpark, #1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
CONCESSIONAIRES
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Cafe Honeymoon -
Food service, merchandise sales, rental of recreational equipment and catering services.
Contact , (727) 736-2132
1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
