Honeymoon Island State Park
Honeymoon Island State Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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This barrier island state park offers numerous nature-based activities. 5 miles of beaches, 3.5 miles of wooded hiking trails, nature center with gift shop and scenic views, 2 cafes, a new playground and wildlife including gopher tortoises, dolphins, manatee, eagles, owls, osprey and 100 of species of birds.
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- Raegan LLakeland, Florida1,735 contributionsA lovely island!I absolutely love this sweet little island! I feel that Honeymoon really gets overlooked since it’s very close to the ever-busy Clearwater Beach. But, it has all its own charm. Honeymoon is a state park, so you do have to pay to get in, but it’s for all day and honestly it’s way cheaper than even paying parking at a regular beach. For one person it’s $4. There are a couple beaches on the island to choose from, including a dog beach and a ferry to another island called Caladesi Island. Caladesi ferry is extra cost but it’s definitely cool to do at least once if you’ll be in the area for awhile. They have a sort of museum/ nature observatory too, and some walking paths. There’s tons to do. At the main beach they have a cafe where you can grab a bite, buy typical beach accessories, and even some souvenirs. The beach itself is just gorgeous. Since this is a state park they keep everything very natural and untouched. In some areas it can be pretty rocky and slippery so do be careful. There’s also a lot more ants crawling around the closer you get to the grass line. They won’t bite but they can be a little annoying. There are rinse stations and bathrooms as well, and if you are in search of a beautiful yet quiet beach area Honeymoon Island is your spot!Visited May 2021Traveled soloWritten May 19, 2021
- Ms_H64Villa Park, Illinois70 contributionsJust beautiful...peaceful and cleanHubby and I decided to take a trip here late one morning. It was a glorious day and the beautiful sand and sky and delightful birds were good for the soul. It was not crowded at all (it was a Thursday). We did not swim or sunbathe, just took a nice, long walk on the beach and soaked it all in. We also stopped at the nature center, which was a good introduction to the area and its history. It was $8 per vehicle to get in, which was well worth the price. Be careful of the fire ants! I wasn't looking where I stepped while taking a picture of a turtle outside the nature center and ended up with a bunch in my sandals. Otherwise, a wonderful place to de-stress and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine.Visited October 2020Written November 17, 2020
- YYB168 contributionsBike to Honeymoon IslandWe biked up to Honeymoon Island on the Pinellas Trails and then across to the park. There is a cost to enter the park, cost depends on vehicle and number of people. There is plenty of parking and racks to lock up your bikes. There are facilities at the parking lot on your way to the beach. The beach is natural and mostly clean with shells and what ever wastes up. This is a great park and beach to spend to day.Visited February 2020Written February 29, 2020
- Seth LAppleton, Wisconsin69 contributionsgreat beach!Didn't intend on coming here, but my GPS brought me here when I typed in Caladesi for some reason. Glad we ended up here! The beach was great. The gentleman working setting up the umbrellas and beach chairs was friendly, and seemed very engaging with the folks who rented them. He also was setting up for a wedding that was happening that afternoon. Seemed like a great place to have a wedding! There was a little restaurant on site that seemed to have some great options for food and drink. We went with 6 kids under the age of 7 and had a blast for 4 hours. When we first got there it was too cold for the beach, so we went into Dunedin to the farmers market and killed some time there. Great little slice of beachy heaven here. Will be back next time we're in the Tampa area visiting family.Visited February 2020Written February 21, 2020
- Bruce GBrick, New Jersey160 contributionsNice place to exploreWe spent the day here to walk the beach. Water was not warm enough for us to swim. Beach had lots of hunks of coral all over so you had to watch your step. We found lots of nice shells. Great view on mainland. There was an $8.00 fee to enter, lots of parking during the week. I wails guess on weekends entry and exit of park could take a while. Very popular beach to visit. Worth a look see.Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 29, 2020
- Mindy D6 contributionsWonderful experienceAmazing doesn’t even cut it ! This state park Is wonderful . The main beach was full of rocks so not very swimable , the north beach was perfect for swimming and the dog beach . The best shelling you could imagine ! The concession stand food prices were a bit high for 5 people who just got chicken fingers , fries , a grilled cheese and some water it was 85.00 dollars ! I would recommend taking your own food and drinks . I would also recommend some type of water shoe to help avoid cuts from Broken up shells .Visited March 2023Written April 3, 2023
- Zach FPeoria, Illinois3 contributionsOsprey Trail / Pelican TrailI have been visiting / hiking the Osprey Trail for the past 25+ years. It is an easy hike. Round trip to the tip of the island is approximately 3 miles round trip. Saw tons of ospreys, bald eagle, great horned owl, armadillo, and tortoises. They warn about Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes; however, thankfully we have never seen one. It’s a very family-friendly trail. We had 3 kids under the age of 7.Visited February 2021Traveled with familyWritten February 4, 2021
- FtMyersFan51 contributionsWe love this beach!We took a nice walk on the beach. Found some nice shells. Unfortunately, we saw several dead crabs. Saw a wedding taking place at the end of the island. It was picture perfect. This was our second time here and although we did not go in the water, we still really enjoyed it. Please note: because this is a State Park, there is a small entrance fee per car.Visited December 2019Written January 13, 2020
- Yank7!6&0++ees845622 contributionsVery unhappy and a horrible beach. Do not pay for any pass here!I paid for a season pass $120 to visit and attend Honeymoon Island State Park and am very displeased with the amt of rocks at the beach particularly at North Beach at Honeymoon. There is no sign or any notice to tell people there is beach maintenance at the front entrance of Honeymoon. Very misleading and a total disappointment! No place to swim as it is inhabitable. I would request a refund of the season pass.Visited June 2021Traveled with familyWritten June 13, 2021
- ForthesunTampa, Florida214 contributionsNice not greatWent to Honeymoon Island this past Saturday arrived 11:30, lots of traffic getting there and line backed up to get in. Went to the walking trails first they were great very pretty easy trail, I did the two mile loop at the end there is an owls nest with the baby and Mom in the pine tree. Then wanted to go to North beach but the parking lot was full, ended up at the main beach which is not very wide due to corrosion with lots of rocks bring your water shoes you can’t really get in without some sort of shoe. Not impressed with this beach. Ate my lunch then decided to try north beach again I was able to get a parking spot and walked all the way to the right/north it was beautiful very rustic and natural this is what I came to see. Overall it was nice not sure I would fight the traffic to go back. For me Fort DeSoto is easier to get to with better beaches.Visited March 2021Written March 2, 2021
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Seth L
Appleton, WI69 contributions
Feb 2020
Didn't intend on coming here, but my GPS brought me here when I typed in Caladesi for some reason. Glad we ended up here! The beach was great. The gentleman working setting up the umbrellas and beach chairs was friendly, and seemed very engaging with the folks who rented them. He also was setting up for a wedding that was happening that afternoon. Seemed like a great place to have a wedding!
There was a little restaurant on site that seemed to have some great options for food and drink. We went with 6 kids under the age of 7 and had a blast for 4 hours. When we first got there it was too cold for the beach, so we went into Dunedin to the farmers market and killed some time there.
Great little slice of beachy heaven here. Will be back next time we're in the Tampa area visiting family.
There was a little restaurant on site that seemed to have some great options for food and drink. We went with 6 kids under the age of 7 and had a blast for 4 hours. When we first got there it was too cold for the beach, so we went into Dunedin to the farmers market and killed some time there.
Great little slice of beachy heaven here. Will be back next time we're in the Tampa area visiting family.
Written February 21, 2020
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Bruce G
Brick, NJ160 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We spent the day here to walk the beach. Water was not warm enough for us to swim. Beach had lots of hunks of coral all over so you had to watch your step. We found lots of nice shells. Great view on mainland. There was an $8.00 fee to enter, lots of parking during the week. I wails guess on weekends entry and exit of park could take a while. Very popular beach to visit. Worth a look see.
Written February 29, 2020
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Mindy D
6 contributions
Mar 2023
Amazing doesn’t even cut it ! This state park
Is wonderful . The main beach was full of rocks so not very swimable , the north beach was perfect for swimming and the dog beach . The best shelling you could imagine ! The concession stand food prices were a bit high for 5 people who just got chicken fingers , fries , a grilled cheese and some water it was 85.00 dollars ! I would recommend taking your own food and drinks . I would also recommend some type of water shoe to help avoid cuts from
Broken up shells .
Is wonderful . The main beach was full of rocks so not very swimable , the north beach was perfect for swimming and the dog beach . The best shelling you could imagine ! The concession stand food prices were a bit high for 5 people who just got chicken fingers , fries , a grilled cheese and some water it was 85.00 dollars ! I would recommend taking your own food and drinks . I would also recommend some type of water shoe to help avoid cuts from
Broken up shells .
Written April 3, 2023
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Zach F
Peoria, IL3 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
I have been visiting / hiking the Osprey Trail for the past 25+ years. It is an easy hike. Round trip to the tip of the island is approximately 3 miles round trip. Saw tons of ospreys, bald eagle, great horned owl, armadillo, and tortoises. They warn about Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes; however, thankfully we have never seen one. It’s a very family-friendly trail. We had 3 kids under the age of 7.
Written February 4, 2021
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FtMyersFan
Chicago, Illinois, Usa51 contributions
Dec 2019
We took a nice walk on the beach. Found some nice shells. Unfortunately, we saw several dead crabs. Saw a wedding taking place at the end of the island. It was picture perfect. This was our second time here and although we did not go in the water, we still really enjoyed it.
Please note: because this is a State Park, there is a small entrance fee per car.
Please note: because this is a State Park, there is a small entrance fee per car.
Written January 14, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Yank7!6&0++ees84562
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
I paid for a season pass $120 to visit and attend Honeymoon Island State Park and am very displeased with the amt of rocks at the beach particularly at North Beach at Honeymoon. There is no sign or any notice to tell people there is beach maintenance at the front entrance of Honeymoon. Very misleading and a total disappointment! No place to swim as it is inhabitable.
I would request a refund of the season pass.
I would request a refund of the season pass.
Written June 13, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Forthesun
Tampa, FL214 contributions
Mar 2021
Went to Honeymoon Island this past Saturday arrived 11:30, lots of traffic getting there and line backed up to get in. Went to the walking trails first they were great very pretty easy trail, I did the two mile loop at the end there is an owls nest with the baby and Mom in the pine tree. Then wanted to go to North beach but the parking lot was full, ended up at the main beach which is not very wide due to corrosion with lots of rocks bring your water shoes you can’t really get in without some sort of shoe. Not impressed with this beach. Ate my lunch then decided to try north beach again I was able to get a parking spot and walked all the way to the right/north it was beautiful very rustic and natural this is what I came to see. Overall it was nice not sure I would fight the traffic to go back. For me Fort DeSoto is easier to get to with better beaches.
Written March 2, 2021
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HelpfulAngel
Atlanta, GA1,186 contributions
Oct 2022
We walked on the Osprey trail. What a disappointment. First of all we hardly saw any wildlife - no osprey only 1 turtle. The trail was sandy, dirty, hot and with tons of mosquitoes. I had bites all over me. It wasn't just mosquitoes, it was these little bugs and I also noticed bites all in a line down my leg, my back! The bugs bit us through our clothes and even through our sleeves! The walk is mostly inland and you can't see the beach anywhere in sight so it's not very interested. The rest of the beaches on Honeymoon island are ok. Would never return!
Written November 8, 2022
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Andy S
Fairfax, VA82 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
For $8 fee you get a great beach, close parking, changing rooms and bathrooms. Also a snack bar. Beach is awesome tho if you go to the western end, it can be rocky or with large rocks. Pet beach is good for those with dogs. Parking by South Beach Pavilion is best IMHO. Ferry to Caladesi Island, but got to go early for that otherwise lines and crowded.
Written March 30, 2021
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Sarah M
4 contributions
May 2021 • Family
This place was sooooooo beautiful my family and I just LOVED the view!!! However I’m rating this place a 3 ⭐️ because the second my family and I stepped out the car we was getting bitten by fruit flies and whatever else things we couldn’t see. We IMMEDIATELY started spraying bug spray on ourselves and still was getting bitten! We walked the beach for a hour or so thinking maybe once we are closer to the moving water it would ease the biting bugs off but they just kept on coming for us. So we had to wrap it up eventually and leave. 😞 we got some beautiful pictures while being there and loved seeing the sunset on this beautiful island but the bugs were the only thing that made our visit so short. Maybe next time the bugs won’t be so bad?
Written February 2, 2022
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Linda G
Black Creek, WI10 contributions
How do I get to Honeymoon Island from Clearwater Beach? Does the jolly trolley go there? And then do I need to get an Uber over the causeway to the actual park? Please advise
mikki777
Woodstock, GA564 contributions
For those interested in doing this.... You could get off the trolley on ALT 19, look into bike rental shops and bike the rest of the way in. Between the Pinellas trail and the causeway, it's fantastic biking. It costs $2 each person/ bike to get into the State park portion of it.
Flyer29928
1 contribution
How bad is the red tide? Can you go on the beach?
Terry G
5 contributions
Was low but is moving north. Probably moderate
Mompells5
Poughkeepsie, NY268 contributions
Is honeymoon island beach ok to go to since the hurricane? Is it all cleaned up?
Mompells5
Poughkeepsie, NY268 contributions
Is honeymoon island state park beach good to go to since the hurricane? Is it all cleaned up?
rndiver1
Oklahoma City136 contributions
Hi, I would like to know if the beaches on Honemoon Island State Park are still under reconstruction?
DayTrip32474488981
2 contributions
I went to one beach there and it was not under construction.
745adriannac
Fort Worth, TX7 contributions
Looking for advice on if we should go to Honeymoon Island even with construction? Where should we go? New comers from Texas looking for a great experience. Family with teenagers. Any advice on any beaches is appreciated. TIA!
Heather J
Brunswick, MO307 contributions
If you go to honeymoon beach you can take the ferry to caladesi island.
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- Honeymoon Island State Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- We recommend booking Honeymoon Island State Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 17 Honeymoon Island State Park tours on Tripadvisor
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- Hotels near Honeymoon Island State Park:
- (2.48 mi) Palm Court Motel
- (3.82 mi) Meranova Guest Inn
- (5.23 mi) Palm Pavilion Inn on Clearwater Beach
- (3.57 mi) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater North/Dunedin
- (2.25 mi) Hampton Inn Dunedin
- Restaurants near Honeymoon Island State Park:
- (0.26 mi) Cafe Honeymoon
- (0.26 mi) South Beach Pavilion Cafe
- (5.53 mi) The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach
- (5.80 mi) Bar Tiki Clearwater Beach
- (2.62 mi) The Ozona Pig
- Attractions near Honeymoon Island State Park:
- (0.26 mi) Caladesi Island State Park
- (5.83 mi) Clearwater Beach
- (0.73 mi) Sail Honeymoon
- (3.70 mi) ParrotDise Express Boat Tours
- (5.11 mi) Escape Thrill
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