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Restaurants
46 within 3 miles
Marguerita Grill
183
9.2 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Seagrass Waterfront
575
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Fusion
Nauti Time Seafood n Wings
83
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood
Manatee Pub
15
0.6 mi$ • Bar • Pizza
Mango Tangos Tropical Grill
144
0.9 mi$ • American • Bar • Pub
Old Mill Tavern
188
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Wildside Cafe
9
1 mi$
Museum Cafe
30
1.1 mi$ • Caribbean • Cafe • Cuban
Wild Sassa
90
1.5 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Seafood
Crumps Landing
261
1.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Attractions
10 within 6 miles
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
2,536
1.6 miState Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
322
Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Bird Island
43
1.3 miIslands
Old Homosassa Veteran's Memorial
13
1.2 miHistoric Sites • Monuments & Statues
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
103
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Dixieland Brewing and Supply
2
2.5 miBreweries
Bluebird Springs Park
6
1.5 miParks • Playgrounds
Howards Flea Market
34
Flea & Street Markets
Ozello Community Park
3
Parks
Manatee Snorkel Tours
0.9 miNature & Wildlife Areas
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Charles B
Ocala, FL3 contributions
Couples
Highly recommend. Pontoon boat was very nice. Guide was very knowledgeable. History of the area very interesting. Saw many species of birds. Saw sea-otters. A pod of porpoise played around potion for at least 30 minutes until we had to leave. Again, highly recommend River Safaris Adventures out of Homosassa Florida.
Written July 1, 2021
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Toni L
Crystal River, FL11 contributions
Family
Free!!! Five monkeys well kept. You can see by land or boat. Park at Homossasa resort before the boat launch. Monkey island is behind the monkey bar currently being remodeled.
Written February 13, 2020
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realflorida
Tampa, FL165 contributions
The Homosassa River has a ton of fun, if you can find out which way is the best way for you to access it. You can take a formal dinner cruise at the Homosassa Riverside Resort, you can take an airboat ride with Capt. Stu or Capt. Russ or River Safari's and Gulf Charters. You can hire a guide to take you fishing, you can rent a boat at MacRae's, Homosassa Riverside Resort or River Safari's and Gulf Charters. You CAN NOT appreciate this part of the coast without a boat ride, it's instant infatuation whichever way you decide to explore the Homosassa River.
Written October 5, 2009
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Rorke D
Homosassa Springs, FL63 contributions
Family
My three boys unanimously said they would not want to go kayaking here again. The water way is narrow given the number of rented pontoons and fisherman casting immediately adjacent to the roped off area for the manatees.
A rented pontoon tried to t bone our kayak while we were less than 30 feet from a dock.
We loved the area but would choose another river/ springs to kayak or a guided boat tour.
A rented pontoon tried to t bone our kayak while we were less than 30 feet from a dock.
We loved the area but would choose another river/ springs to kayak or a guided boat tour.
Written February 14, 2021
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CJ V
Homosassa Springs, FL24 contributions
Family
Beautiful river. Just afraid of the bacteria we keep reading in the paper. Love taking Grandkids to see the Manatees. Kids get so excited..
Written July 17, 2015
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Craig S
Tampa, FL7 contributions
Couples
If you like the outdoors and wild Florida, please take the Halls River north from the Homosassa River intersection by boat. Only kayaks and flat bottom boats will make it to the head of the river. Springs galore.
Written April 18, 2015
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David K
Homosassa, FL61 contributions
Family
The Homosassa River is a beautiful river. The river is full of life. Manatee, Fish, and crabs are just a few of the things you'll find swimming in the river.
If you put in from Homosassa it takes a little while to get out to the Gulf if that is where you are heading.
There are many small tributaries that you will find along the Homosassa. Many of these are great places to cast your line.
Holidays can be a very busy time on the river. There are times I swear you could walk from one side of the river to the other, boat to boat and never get wet.
The Homosassa River is a great place to spend a lazy afternoon on a boat or in a Kayak.
If you put in from Homosassa it takes a little while to get out to the Gulf if that is where you are heading.
There are many small tributaries that you will find along the Homosassa. Many of these are great places to cast your line.
Holidays can be a very busy time on the river. There are times I swear you could walk from one side of the river to the other, boat to boat and never get wet.
The Homosassa River is a great place to spend a lazy afternoon on a boat or in a Kayak.
Written June 3, 2015
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theneffertiti
Homosassa, FL76 contributions
Couples
beautiful see through fresh spring feed river which leads out to the gulf of mexico. beautiful scenery all the way to the gulf. you can see mullet jumping out the top of the river if you to close they will flop in your boat no hook or pole needed. theirs lovely homes, restaurants you can dock at,and islands throughout the river.one end is the spring were the homosassa springs park sits and theres a area for boaters to free float and you can swim in the springs. very beautiful and refreshing if you take a dip.there are also hotels/motels you can dock up at and get to if you come in by boat or can come down of yulee drive to the end and enjoy. there is a little tiki bar right on the water there and they do music,etc. you can see pelicans everywhere and their is a little island we call monkey island with cute little monkeys on it only. never a dull day on this river. the indians named it homosassa river cause homosassa in their native tongue means river of many fish and that it is
Written March 17, 2015
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Hcs257
Homosassa25 contributions
Solo
Go to River Safari and rent a boat! Great views! Manatees and dolphins will share the river with you!
Written May 20, 2014
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Spey-yachtmaster
Inverness, UK11 contributions
Friends
Lovely place to spend some time and just relax. At the top end is the State Park which is well worth a visit and at the other end the Gulf also worth a visit. All the way down , or up, there are lots of things to see and do. There are currently five Bars restaurants most of which give reasonable value and service. Boat hire is available and is very worthwhile. It's the only way to see the river at it's best.
Written November 23, 2012
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Does the entrance from the gulf have a boating channel? Is it a long trip into the springs? Thank you.
Mulberry, Bubba
Lakeland, FL193 contributions
Yes. Hmmmm. 11 miles in from the Gulf MOL to the actual Springs. Sorry for the delay with responding
Where can we rent kayaks?
Austin D
Orlando, FL22 contributions
Blue Springs Court
Jenni L
St. Petersburg, FL26 contributions
My friend and I will be driving up from St Pete with our own kayaks. We would like to know where to put in to the Hommosassa in order to connect with the manatee. We have also heard that there is a great cafe for lunch, directly facing Monkey Island. Can you help with directions to either/both a boat launch and the cafe?
Arline Zatz
Metuchen, NJ888 contributions
There's a terrific put-in place and it's free to use. It's at Riversport Kayaks where they do tours, sell kayaks and rent them, but they allow individuals to use their ramp that is safe. You can call them at 352-621-4972 for exact directions from where you are. If you have a GPS, the address is 5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL. Once you're there, and put the kayaks in the water, you'll turn right and will immediately see what's referred to as Bird Island - where Spider monkeys live and play. Circle this island for good photos. When you're ready, just turn right and continue on the Homosassa River all the way to the Wildlife Park where you'll see a platform. The manatees are still around in great numbers - We watched them swim under our boats the other day. What fun. I know you'll have a great trip. Best, Arline
Frequently Asked Questions about Homosassa River
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- Hotels near Homosassa River:
- (0.02 mi) Just need some relaxed me time ? This is the place! Dates are booking fast!
- (0.11 mi) Rod 'n' Nod
- (0.17 mi) Homosassa Blue Springs Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! + Kayaks
- (0.21 mi) Evolve | Retreat on the River w/ Boat Slip & Porch
- (0.23 mi) Homosassa River Home w/ Private Boat Ramp & Kayaks
- Restaurants near Homosassa River:
- (0.00 mi) Marguerita Grill
- (0.31 mi) Seagrass Waterfront
- (0.80 mi) Nauti Time Seafood n Wings
- (1.46 mi) Wild Sassa
- (1.77 mi) The Freezer