Giel walking toward the beach on a boardwalk

Honeymoon Island State Park

White sand beaches, stunning sunsets and a bird watcher's paradise

Picnic Area Closed

The Picnic Area will be closed on Saturday, December 1, 2018 for a special event.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$8 per vehicle

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Location

#1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin FL 34698

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Contact Info

727-469-5942

Welcome to Honeymoon Island State Park

A short drive from Tampa, beautiful Honeymoon Island State Park offers visitors an escape from the bustle of city life.

One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. Looking skyward, eagles, osprey and great horned owls can be seen, while ground animals include gopher tortoises, raccoons and armadillos. A trip to the Rotary Centennial Nature Center helps educate visitors about the park’s history and natural resources. Find out how Honeymoon Island received its name!

Swimming, fishing, shelling, hiking and bicycling are all popular activities that make Honeymoon Island an ideal getaway. The park is also the ferry terminal for access to another unspoiled state park, Caladesi Island.

Plan Your Visit

Pete Krulder, Park Manager
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Manager's Message

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. Of course, there’s always plenty of space for just soaking up the sun on the beach!
Vendor Services
Service

Food Service & Ferry

Florida Beach Services offers offering casual beach fare has a small gift shop and is located steps away from the ferry dock. Caladesi Island Ferry provides ferry to the island.
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Every Stamp Is A Story

We invite you to visit any one of our amazing state parks, and to save your adventures with the Special Edition Real Florida Passport. This travel-sized journal is the perfect place to collect your memories and discover new places to explore! Each Florida State Park has a unique stamp and story.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Surfing
Surfing
Swimming
Swimming
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Beach
Beach
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Shower Station

Birds resting on Sea Oats on Beach
Honeymoon Island at Sunset
Visitors walking on Osprey Trail
A pair of owls resting on a tree branch
Ocean front beach
Ocean view with driftwood
Beach view at Topsail
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Beaches and Coasts

Iconic as Sunshine, the beaches and coasts of Florida have come to represent the state. Marshes, beaches and mangroves create unparalleled beauty, the full scope of which can be seen in Florida State Parks
Big Lagoon State Park Trail
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Trails

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.

Upcoming Events

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Event

First Day Hike

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Please join the Friends and Staff of Honeymoon Island State Park for our annual First Day Hikes event. You will have an opportunity to chat with rangers about the upcoming year at the park.
Honeymoon Island

Dunedin, FL

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