Absolutely loved this island! I have an annual pass for state parks so I didn't have to get into honeymoon island itself. A short drive to the paying booth for taking the ferry from honeymoon to caladesi. It is $20 dollars but they do take military discount too! The two guys on the boat are very funny guys. The captain loves to tell dad jokes and the other tells you fun facts about the islands. It's a short ride to caladesi. Once we arrived there was lots to explore however my friend and I just had a beach day. There is construction going on due to the past hurricanes but there is bathrooms, a cafe, and plenty of shade and trails! I can't wait to go back and explore more. The ferry takes off from honeymoon every hour and from caladesi every half hour. Highly recommend a day trip here!! Water is so nice. read more

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Beautiful beach that has tons of shells. This beach is emptier than others because you have to take a ferry to get to it and you have a four hour limit. We aren't major beach people, but I got really interested recently in finding shells. We were at Clearwater Beach and didn't see a lot of shells so I did research into where we could find an abundance of shells and this was one of the beaches that popped up. They have so many shells, but all the shells are very similar. They are the clamshell looking type. So if you're looking for a variety of shells, I would suggest going elsewhere. However, I was super excited to find all of these shells. We ended up getting buckets full of them. You pay eight dollars to get into honeymoon State Park. Then you follow the signs to the parking lot where it is $20 per adult and $12 per child, five and under are free, for the ferry ride. The ferry ride is a boat that is actually quite fun for the children. It's about 10 minutes and in the morning, you can see dolphins and the ferry will stop to look at them. They can fit about 45 to 50 people on each boat, and they do fill up. The first boat is at 10 AM and leaves every half hour after that. You can rent two beach chairs and an umbrella for $35 and they have food and drinks that you can buy on the island. Since you can't bring carts most people travel light so we didn't bring shade or seats. Being that our whole goal was to find shells we weren't sitting much anyways. It is pretty empty. This is not a packed beach at all and we were there on a Saturday in the summer so prime beach season. The sand is white and fine and the water is beautiful. If you're looking for a beach that isn't that crowded I would highly recommend coming here. read more

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Caladesi Island is a gorgeous beach area located just next to Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, FL. What makes it so special is that it's only accessible by boat or ferry so it tends to get less crowded than other nearby beaches. For a small fee you can take the ferry there and back and you are able to bring coolers, umbrellas, beach chairs or whatever you might need for a relaxing day at the beach. They do have a small snack bar to get burgers and things like that and there is also a small store to buy essentials such as sunscreen. If you're looking for a pristine, clean not overcrowded beach where you can get some beautiful seashells then this is the place for you! read more

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A gorgeous state park that you will want to experience when you are in the area. There is a short ride from Honeymoon Island, but well worth it to enjoy the splendor of the beaches. Great for finding shells. read more

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Everything it needs a full make over it smells like urine, they haven't mopped in years, the ceiling is falling also the movies are from 1970 read more

A true Florida gem! I had never been here but always heard great things so I decided on this day to drive down and check it out. It is accessed by ferry with a great crew from the honeymoon island state park in Dunedin or by boat for a fee. The regular price for the ferry is $20 RT per person. They also have a military discount. I went on a Friday and expected it to be crowded but it wasn't so that was nice. There is a cafe which different food, drink, and souvenir offerings. If you rent a beach chair or umbrella, you can get 2 free drinks from the cafe so that's cool. Regular chairs are $35 and lounge chairs are $50. They come in a set of 2. Because it was just me, I got the lounge chairs for a discount of $40. The water was perfect and I had the best time. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great spot to find sand dollars. It's a bit tough to get to. Ferry wasn't running so to small craft advisories so I opted to run there along the beach. read more

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Caladesi Island is such a beautiful island! You have to take a short ferry ride from Honeymoon island but it's worth the ride. Beautiful beach that's not over crowded like other beaches in the area. I love the beautiful water and white sand. The peace and tranquility is unmatched. I found so many unique seashells and I also found a coconut during my walk along the shore. read more

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One of the country's finest beaches annually...and for good reason. This remote island is only reachable by boat, kayak, sup board, or the state park ferry ($18/pp)...or a long walk at low tide from Clearwater Beach. We love coming to this spot from the water and anchoring next to the sandbar. They do have places for docking at the state park area, as well as a snack shack. Some of the most amazing sand and water you'll see in the area. read more

We took the ferry from Honeymoon island to Caladesi island yesterday. It cost $20/person. The weather was perfect! You're allowed to stay for four hours, but be sure to make the last ferry at 6 p.m. because the next one is at 10:30 a.m.The boat captain and mate keep an accurate count of everyone who enters and leaves. read more

We had a beautiful boat ride to Caladesi and anchored about 100 feet off shore in calm waters. Swam up a bit to the shallows and found so so so many sand dollars. This is the prime spot for shelling and finding sand dollars. Highly recommend, especially since there are very few people around. :-) read more

Caladesi Island, specifically the beach, was one of the best parts of our vacation to the area. The beach was rather secluded which was without a doubt because of small barriers to entry. The need to access via a ferry or boat in itself is probably a deterrent to some people. If taking a ferry, the entry fees into Honeymoon island and the ferry plus only being able to bring on what you can carry could also be less than ideal. But! It's so worth it. I'm not sure who the ferry captain's name was but he did a great job in addition to his first mate Bob. Bob brought good vibes only - Bob if you're reading this never change. We spent the day on the beach and enjoyed looking for shells on the sandbar during low tide. The sand dollars were abundant! Afterwards, we used the outdoor shower and changed in the second bathhouse. I think there's such anticipation to get on the beach that most people, including ourselves, walk next to the first bathhouse onto the beach and then walk to the left to find more space. Learn from us and walk on the walkway to the second bathhouse and then onto the beach! (As long as you're not intending to rent chairs/ an umbrella) It'll be easier to find your own space. We lugged a lot of water onto the island but saw there were a handful of water foundations in addition water for sale at the gift shop/ cafe. We did not go on the nature trails but we were told they were very buggy. We also passed signs that said rattlesnakes are common on the island. We didn't see any going to the beach but if you're going on nature trails be aware of these things. This review was very long - but very deserved! Add Caladesi Island to your bucket list! read more

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Took mom here and completely disappointed! They do not have on the website the ferry isn't working. There are rocks everywhere! Highly do not recommend for shelling or ferry ride! read more

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Went today, beach cleanup really needed. Dead sea grass everywhere. Still damage from last year's hurricanes. The state has made its political statement with sign "Welcome to Gulf of America" read more

Amazing park , wonderful staff! Very memorable day for the whole family. From the great sand, sea shells, dolphins swimming by, and even a rainbow to cap the day. read more

Captain Norm and his assistant Jack they were absolutely fantastic and made the experience amazing! Would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for captain crab ass Joe. However the ride back, captain Joe was a very angry elf. He was not enjoyable and cranky and needs a happy pill. read more

Caladesi Island State Park - Parks Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Caladesi is totally worth the trek. My loved ones and I took the ferry that departs from Honeymoon Island for $18/adult (there's a $1 off coupon on their website), and within 20 minutes we were on the island. One thing I was impressed with from the get-go was how well-kept the facilities are (and that there were even proper facilities). While most appeared to be on the island for a beach day, my loved ones and I hiked the trails and shelled along the beach. It was a lovely way to spend three hours. Best of all, there were many moments when it felt as if we had the whole island to ourselves, even on the beach. You don't get that feeling a lot around these parts of Florida! Want to make the trek yourself? Bring bug spray in addition to your beach-y supplies. read more

Great place to have a day in the sun and sand enjoying the clear Florida gulf waters. Best days are weekdays to have that near-private island experience. Weekends can leave us a bit frustrated as the number of boats and other watercraft litter the shoreline and kick up a bunch of sand. It's hard to find an open spot on the beach. For kayakers and paddle boarders, low tide means less boaters along the shore. The current is also strong at the inlet pulling you out. You'll need to be in good shape to make progress against the current. Be sure to check the tidal reports and plan accordingly. If you are struggling, carry your kayak/board along the shore to the other side and re-launch from inside the inlet to get back to the causeway successfully. Or plan a return around the tide coming in. Bring plenty of water and stay hydrated. Don't forget sunscreen. read more

Caladesi Island State Park - Gulf side of island - Parks Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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Such a relaxing and quiet park! I'll get a few things out of the way first that may be helpful. This is an island without a road to it, so you need to get to it one of ~3 ways: 1. Take the Caladesi Ferry from Honeymoon Island ($8 per car to get into Honeymoon then an additional $16 per person for a round trip ferry ride). Kids are cheaper. Kids under 5 are free on the ferry. It runs from 10 am to (I think) 4 pm every 1/2 or 1 hour depending on demand/weather. You can only stay 4 hours with this option -- I think due to the capacity of the ferry. 2. Take a boat or kayak and dock at honeymoon. The prices range for this one. $6 per boat + more of you have over 8 people. $2 per kayaker. 3. This one is risky but I've seen that it can be done -- walk from Clearwater North Beach at low tide. I believe it's $2 per person admission. Otherwise right where you dock once you get to the island, they have a pavilion with what you might need. Pretty sure they only take cards, but I'm not sure: - Concessions (sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, beer, wine). You're only allowed to drink alcohol on their pavilion patio, if that matters to you. - Knick knacks (sweatshirts, etc. tbh I wasn't looking at everything to buy). - Kayaks to rent, so you can explore the mangroves - Beach accessible wheelchairs - Umbrellas and chairs (actually these may be directly on the beach and I think it was $29 for the setup. - Ranger station, pretty sure this had maps and other guides PS you can bring your own chairs, cooler, etc. but it can get annoying lugging them around. Overall I loved our trip here. It was so tranquil. We took the ferry on a January weekend and spent about 3 hours exploring the island. There's a nature walk that's 2.5 miles, but has a detour to the beach in the middle of it if you don't want to walk so far. There are signs everywhere about how the island has a lot of rattlesnakes, so I got kind of anxious, since I was only wearing flip flops. We didn't see any snakes, but still. We saw a ton of birds and lots of vegetation though! So many birds that you wouldn't normally see at a more crowded beach -- black skimmers, plovers, a guy told us he saw a bald eagle flying around. We also saw a gopher tortoise, which was awesome. If you're into collecting shells, there are TONS of shells here. You're allowed to take any shell that doesn't have something living in it. On our way back, we saw six dolphins!! The ferry slowed down so all of us could take pictures. Also, they take cash tips on the ferry, which I didn't realize or else I would've brought more cash. Honestly our boat captains were awesome. People pay $$$ for the Clearwater dolphin boats, and here we just paid $16 per person which includes Caladesi island admission. Of course seeing dolphins isn't guaranteed, so it was such a treat. read more

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We went to visit Caladesi Island on a weekday morning. We arrived at Honeymoon Island and paid the $8. to enter with our car. We quickly found the parking area and ticket booth to Caladesi Island. Unfortunately, they don't start the rides to the island until 10 am. We explored Honeymoon island while we waited and went back when it was almost time for the ferry to start service for the day. We bought our tickets $32. for 2 tickets on the ferry!!! The trip takes about 10 minutes (give or take) and we were told on the way over that we had 4 hours and had to be back at the docks at 2 pm. They said if you wished to stay longer that you could ask at 2pm and they would let you know if they will have room on a later trip (depending on how many people they ferry over after your trip). We took the short hike to the beach from the ferry and it was set up with chairs and umbrellas to rent (we brought our own). We set up and stayed for a couple hours. I was less than impressed with the whole experience. Caladesi wasn't as remote as I imagined it would be, there was quite a few people there and it wasn't as beautiful as I thought it would be. I've been to much prettier and remote beaches and I thought it was pretty expensive ($40. total for entrance and ferry) and inconvenient to get to. read more

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Caladesi Island is a beautiful hidden gem on the west coast of Florida. You can either paddle over to the island from the causeway area, or you can take the Ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park. This park is always selected as having one of the top beaches in the state - and it's well-deserved. Much like Clearwater (but without the crowds). It does cost a few bucks to get over here, but it's definitely worth it! Forget your snacks? No worries! They have a snack shack complete with gift shop and clean bathrooms. Don't forget to bring your sneakers and bug spray and go for a walk along the trails. read more

Caladesi Island State Park - Take the Ferry! It's an experience all in itself. Ferries leave every 30 minutes. - Parks Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

I really enjoyed my morning trip to caladesi island. It starts with the ferry ride which is about 15 minutes. It's a nice ferry trip to the island and they share some history of both honeymoon and caladesi islands (they used to be combined!) so it was a means of transportation but also a mini tour and the captains are super nice and friendly. Make sure to bring some singles for the tip jar! They ferry runs every 30 minutes and you have a designated return time. You can come back early unless they are at capacity but they say it's never a problem. We did return early and were allowed to do so. When you get to caladesi there is a small cafe and shop where you can buy sunscreen, hats, bug spray, tshirts etc and also food. This is also where you can rent kayaks to explore the nature trail/mangroves. This is a 3 hour kayak path and the rental is for 3 hours. I think they are a little lenient on return time as long as they aren't busy but don't quote me on that. It's $25 per person for kayaks and they have single and doubles. The mangroves are really pretty and completely enclosed. Bring bug spray!! If you forget to pack it, buy it at the cafe spot before you head out. It is buggy!! There are also kayak rentals on the beach. There is a walking nature trail which is nice to explore the island. The beaches are super nice and very easy to find a private spot. Make sure to bring your own chairs, food, water etc bc this is not the place that is the most convenient to go back to the store to grab a bottle of water or snack. There is a decent amount of walking to get place to place but if you are looking for a nice beach day with beautiful waters and sand, this is a great place for you! There are bathrooms near the beaches. read more

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Beautiful day to be out at the beach celebrating my son birthday it's absolutely gorgeous and the private

This has by far become one of my favorite getaways. Since it requires a ferry for entry, the crowds are very minimal. I never have a problem getting an umbrella and they're very reasonably priced. (2 chairs and 2 umbrellas already set up for $29 total). There is signage that lets you know of the chop level of the water. There is a cafe on island that delivers. The attendant that handles the chairs also delivers the food. Til him well, he's awesome. And he always remembers me when I visit. The ferry process is straightforward and easy. It leaves every hour in the hour til about 4 and returns every hour on the 30 til about 5:15. At which point a search crew is later sent for you. Don't let that happen to you lol. The waters are very fun and the waves are big. You can walk pretty far out before it gets deep. There are restrooms and the ranger station and of course the cafe, but aside from that the island is mostly untouched. read more

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MANGROVE PARADISE What's that? You don't know what a mangrove is? You gotta be kidding me. Well, Google it like I did and let's continue. There are miles of channels cutting through the forest canopy inaccessible to standard boat traffic. Get your kayaks out and go explore the briny bluffs, home to a wide array of wildlife most not from this area ever see: herons, horseshoe crabs, these tiny mangrove tree crabs crawling around everywhere and even stingray. It gets pretty narrow in the mangroves, and depending on the tide levels you may have a few pathways where you beach yourself on a previously submerged tree limb or patch of mud and pile of decaying sea weed. It can also be difficult to wield your paddle where the tree limbs cascade down on you and the roots protrude inwards, so I recommend either: 1) get used to utilizing your hands to drift yourself onward by pushing off the tree limbs, or 2) If you lack arm limb length and upper body strength, get a tandem kayak (also know as divorce kayak), and partner up with the longest, most ape-esque member of your group for the journey. That was me. I was the ape. Adhering to this logic while allow the other guy/girl to go ahead and strand his/herself and slowly, but eventually become crab food, while you on the other hand, emerge from the mangroves victorious, and continue to keep crabs where they belong: at the bottom of the food chain and in your belly covered in melted butter and Old Bay seasoning. read more

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Beautiful state park definitely worth checking out. Amazing seashells for the seashell enthusiast. Great for swimming, walking, seashell picking etc. read more

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We love Caladesi Island BUT beware of the biting insects! I am covered in bites and it's not the first time. I put on Deep Woods Off and that works but if it sweats off (I love to run the trails) or if you are not wearing it- you'll regret it! They are really bad when it's humid. With that being said, we love to bring our boat out, relax, eat at the little grill etc. I love the nature trail. It's definitely worth visiting- just bring insect repellent! Park staff (Rangers) are very nice. read more

The journey to Caladesi and Honeymoon Island was fun! Miles of beach and picnic areas provide a great get-away for a large group of people or for a few. There is a ferry that runs back and forth that is the only commute between the two islands. I did Caladesi island for a picnic, then headed over to Honeymoon Island for the beach, was a good, fulfilling day! There are cafes and bathroom facilities in both locations which make spending an entire day enjoyable. Facilities are accessible, but may still be more difficult for wheelchair users to navigate. Please plan accordingly! read more

Caladesi Island State Park - Island trails - Parks Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

I've wanted to visit Caladesi Island for a long time. After paying to get into Honeymoon, I realized half of the psrk was closed for sand renovations. There we're construction crews and loud machinery all over the park. It was the perfect day to take the ferry to Caladesi. After spending sixteen dollars and boarding the shuttle (a 15 minute narrated boat ride) I expected to disembark the boat and there be some desolate trails through some palm frond fields to a beach but, instead I saw a marina, playground, giftshop, observation tower (under construction) umbrella. chair and kayak rentals. After a short walk (sidewalk and boardwalk combo) I arrived on the beach. I really enjoy the Northend of Honeymoon because it's more secluded and I can walk a long distance from the parking lot to very end of the island. However, Honeymoon at a certain point becomes a little bit of a maze zig zagging around mangroves, rocks and inaccessible shoreline. The beach goes near some woods and I've gotten bit by mosquitos quite a few times. I didn't experience any of this at Caladesi. The sand was smooth and wasn't covered in shells so it didn't burn or hurt my feet. This beach really reminded me of what I would expect Siesta Key or how a well kept Southwest Florida beach would be. Once I got past the small crowd at the boardwalk entrance, there we're boats that had pulled a shore with a few people around it every 100 yards but, after a while there was nobody. I think the only downside is you can't tell whether it'll be crowded until you get to Caladesi because all the boats that pull a shore. Folks like me who travel by the shuttle boat have to reboard no later then 6:45 when the sun didn't set until 8:30 the day I visited. I visited on a weekday, got a tan and came back within a few hours. I saw two people walk past me once I got pretty far out. It ended up being just me and the seagulls. Warm water, benches every half mile and no red tide it was so peaceful. This beach is a hidden gem. If you have the time and money to spend, try Caladesi. I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back. Caladesi is more secluded than the North end of Honeymoon and is well worth the money to spend funding this beautiful beach's upkeep and maintenance. read more

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Beautiful park! We saw a gopher turtle and an armadillo and collected many complete seashells.

Came here to celebrate 4th of July with the fiancee, and it was definitely worth the price ($14 per adult). You arrive at Honeymoon state park, where you take the ferry to Caladessi. The island has one area located just off the dock where you can order food, take a shower, use the restrooms, or just dock your boat. The rest is an uninhabited island full of cute crabs, big turtles, and the worlds mosquito population loving in the restrooms. I was inside one for less than one min and left with 60 bites (we counted). We spent about 2 hours on the beach, and for the price of your ticket, you're allowed to stay for about 3 hours, but you can catch any boat back to the mainland, which leaves every half hour. The beach is one of the prettiest, most secluded ones I've been to so far, and you're able to rent beach chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards, and kayaks should you choose. The water is crystal clear, and very warm, but you have to be careful due to the alarming amount of stingrays. All in all an absolutely amazing place that I cannot wait to visit again, I'll just make sure to use the restroom on the mainland, next time. Also, you can bring a cooler and things to bbq with as there are picnic areas and grills sprinkled throug the area as well. read more

I did some research and decided to run from Clearwater beach to Caladesi Island. In total from Rockaway parking lot to the very tip of Caladesi was about 5.5 miles... and don't forget you also have to return so 11 miles round trip for me. You can actually reach the 'Welcome to Caladesi' sign in about 3.5 miles but personally I was compelled to going until the end to see what was there. You will know you are about to leave Clearwater when you see the shell covered trees. Pay the toll and place a shell in the branches; there are 3 total. Now at the third and most decorated tree the path narrows greatly. On the way there I decided to take off my shoes to pass BUT on the way back I found a path through the brush that actually is right beside that 3rd shell tree and takes you through a maze of branches but your feet stay dry. Along the trek I saw way more shells in Caladesi than were on Clearwater. On the way back when I saw people picking through the now lacking shells on Clearwater since the early bird pickers took the good ones I thought if only they could see what's down the beach a few miles. There are no houses nor hotels and it feels more like unspoiled beach preserve. I saw so many cool things: sponges, sea urchin, crab, dead sea turtle. There are several benches spread around as well. There was a sign to pay a park fee to the ranger station but I did not see any station on the beach; I had brought money but did not need it. There were a few paths to go off beach which I suppose that's where the station is and the bathrooms but I did not leave the beach...except briefly which you can see in my pics a bridge crossing and trees, I thought maybe it was a way to navigate back to Clearwater without getting my feet wet; however shortly after I found a tight passage through the tangle of trees so did not have to take off my shoes. At the tip of Caladesi the sand was covered with sea weed and ocean debris and was not as pristine as the sand on Clearwater. The best thing about Caladesi was the solitude as I did not encounter a single soul! Most people are not in shape enough to make the trek, and seemingly may not be motivated to go the whole way to the end (and the boat shuttles I read about were not yet running as it was only 7:45)... but at the very tippy top of the island is a small secluded beach and a view that most people will never see. My only regret is that I didn't start out a little earlier than 6am. The run back with the Sun blazing down was much tougher and took me longer to return. Hope this helps! Check out my pics. read more

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I have visited Caladesi Island State Park twice and it has been perfection each time. Transportation by boat/watercraft is the only way to reach the island and a paid ferry service is available (recommend arranging in advance to secure a seat). On the island, there is a snack bar, restrooms, and umbrella/chair rentals. There are trails to hike and plenty of beachside to explore. Highly recommend! read more

Very impressed by the ferry schedule & rangers on the boat. I went hiking on the island and didn't see a soul! I ended up having to get ankle deep, but had waterproof hiking shoes on thankfully. Walked the beach after & overall it was worth parking & ferry fee. Big fan! read more

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Just stunning , great atmosphere, beautiful beach highly recommend. We rented kayaks from honeymoon island and kayaked to caladesi What an adventure. Loved every second read more

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Looking for an escape ?!? ... then you must visit this beautiful island called caladesi it's truly an experience everything about this beach was beautiful , even tho a storm decided to get ready to come we enjoyed every bit of the sun we were able to get while there on the island, the caladesi connection gets you too and from and leaves out of honeymoon island state park so be sure to arrive early to secure your tickets ! read more

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This was a beautiful,quiet state park. You take a ferry to the island and on our trip over, we saw a few dolphins. There is quite a bit of wildlife on the island (including several rattlesnakes). I was a little disappointed by the shelling, as when we have been to other areas there was much more shells than here but still a beautiful park. read more

Caladesi Island State Park - Parks Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

This is such a perfect place to hike, head for the beach or just climb aboard a kayak and paddle board and cruise around the placid waterfront. Not only is it beautiful here, it is beautifully maintained. Lots of picnic tables to enjoy eating whatever feast you may pack or you can bring along your favorite foods to barbecue. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards, purchase necessities like sun and bug protection or buy snacks and cold drinks here so be sure to bring money or credit cards. A recent Saturday visit enabled our group to arrive on the first ferry of the day and enjoy a quick walk to the beach and a hike along the nature trail. We then embarked on kayaks to paddle through the mangroves. It was a pleasantly breezy morning and the mangroves provided just the right amount of shade to make the trip truly a pleasure. Our hike along the trail made it feel like we had the entire island to ourselves. Eventually we crossed paths with a couple but that was it as far as other foot traffic goes. It is such a pleasure to roam around a naturally beautiful spot, see birds and turtles in their natural habitat and not be subjected to the noises other than those that emit from the environment. This is a paradise and just the sort of place that makes Florida such a treasure. read more

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I love Caladesi Island ! Abshellutely The island is the best for collecting sea shells. if you don't mind walking you can walk from Frenchy's Rockaway Grill , north Clearwater about three miles each way. it used to be you could only get to the island by ferry but back in 1985 Hurricane Elena sealed the pass. thank you Elena ! Along the way I watched the dolphins splash and collected shells. First thing in the morning and low tide is the best for collecting before the tourists arrive! The best decorated trees with sea shells along the walk , pearly white sugar sand and the turquoise water makes you feel your in the Caribbean. read more

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Only accessible by boat, this island is the closest experience I have had to a Caribbean island. Situated on outside of the town of Dunedin on the Gulf of Mexico, Caladesi is a tucked away paradise near Honeymoon Island. The water is a beautiful blue and is super calm. The beach area is clean, not crowded and peaceful. You can even rent chairs and umbrellas once you arrive. There is a snack shop and picnic areas near the dock as well. Perfect for hosting a small family event or gathering. Although getting here can be a bit pricey, I sooo come here again and again. It's so beautiful! read more

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