DISCOVER DELIGHTFUL DUNEDIN
Visit Caladesi Island
Departing Hourly from
Honeymoon Island State Park
W. End St. Rd. 586, Dunedin
(15 min. from downtown Dunedin)
727.734.5263
caladesiferry.org
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CALADESI ISLAND
Caladesi Island Ferry is requiring masks and is taking every precaution to make sure that its fun rides
Caladesi Island, or Caladesi Island
State Park, is considered to be
the flagship of Florida’s barrier
islands. It is located off the coast
of Dunedin in the Tampa Bay area with
St. Joseph Sound to the east and the Gulf
of Mexico to the west.
Early on it was inhabited by members
of the Tocobaga tribe of Native Americans,
and in the 19th century by Henry Scharrer
and his daughter Myrtle, who rowed to the
mainland in good weather to attend school.
A major hurricane that occurred in
1921, split what was then the much larger
Hog Island into the renamed Caladesi
and Honeymoon Islands. Both of these
to Caladesi Island are safe during the COVID-19 era.
Dunedin islands have pristine white sand
beaches, nature trails, local wildlife and
amenities, such as food and beverage
concessions operated by none other than
Dunedin’s popular Bon Appétit group of
restaurants.
Of the two, Caladesi Island retains
more of its “Old Florida” vibe. It is more
relaxed, and is highly protected. Visitors
can escape from the noise and bustle of the
mainland to enjoy the sights and pleasures
of nature in this unspoiled paradise. They
can wander along the paved sidewalks
and boardwalk. They can enjoy the three
miles of pristine beaches, which are rated
No. 6 by Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman.
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They can swim, sunbathe, picnic, snorkel,
search for shells to admire, and observe
nature in its natural habitat.
The best way to visit Caladesi Island is
by personal watercraft or aboard one of
the two Caladesi Island ferries that leave
from Honeymoon Island, accessible via
the Dunedin Causeway, which begins at
U.S. Alternate 19 in Dunedin. The 15- to
20-minute ferry ride is a fun adventure
in itself. The wheelchair, but not petaccessible
boats go back and forth all day,
weather permitting. Check ahead for times,
which may change seasonally by calling
(727) 734-5263 or visiting caladesiferry.org. 9
51st annual benefit
Saturday, December 5th
from noon
(727) 734-0394
DunedinYouthGuild.org to preregister
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