Keeping this in consideration, is Honeymoon Island a good beach?
Honeymoon Island State Park has a spectacular beach, a sweet name and one of those classic Florida-history stories. It’s also a favorite beach for a populous urban area, and on a sunny May Sunday when I visited, it seemed like all 916,000 Pinellas County residents were there.
Accordingly, do you have to take a ferry to Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island were separated by a hurricane and now it is required to visit by boat if you want to go! You can also walk from Clearwater Beach, but the walk takes 1-2 hours!
Can you stay on Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island State Park is a gorgeous spot to visit, but couples cannot stay there. They’ll have to book a room at a hotel in a nearby location, like Clearwater Beach, and plan on paying a daily entrance fee of $8.
Can you stay on Honeymoon Island Florida?
Although no camping or Honeymoon Island State Park cabins are available on-site, you could combine your visit with another state park which does offer accommodation. You’ll have double the fun, many more recreation opportunities, and a greater variety of options for a back-to-nature stay.
Are there rattlesnakes on Honeymoon Island?
The Osprey Trail winds its way through the pine flatwoods portion of the island. Many animals reside here, such as gopher tortoises, raccoons and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes.
Why is Honeymoon Island closed?
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced March 20 that it would be closing Honeymoon Island State Park and Caladesi Island in Dunedin.
Does Honeymoon Island have red tide?
Red Tide Level: None
Honeymoon Island State Park is open, 8 a.m. to sunset. The state park system is asking visitors to keep a six-foot distance from others not in their group, and to wear masks when indoors (such as in the restroom).
Does Honeymoon Island have bathrooms?
There are picnic tables, two covered pavilions, restrooms and barbecue grills.
Is alcohol allowed on Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island – No alcohol is permitted. Belleair Beach – No alcohol is permitted. Indian Rocks Beach – No alcohol is permitted.
Where are the shells on Honeymoon Island?
From Honeymoon Island, just north of Clearwater Beach, all the way south to Naples Beach, shells are plentiful due to the way the shelf floor of the Gulf of Mexico sits. The continental shelf on the east coast of Florida has a steeper drop-off than is on the west coast of the state.
Are there alligators on Honeymoon Island?
Alligators, no fresh water on the island so no gators have ever been seen there. 5. Sharks, yes this is salt water, however the bay is very shallow and warm not conducive for large predatory sharks, no history of any shark attacks in this bay , ever. The most common seen here is the bonnet head [ world record 28 lbs.
Which is better Honeymoon Island or Caladesi?
Caladesi is much better than Honeymoon I think. Honeymoon is pretty rocky. Not much to see there other than the nice views of the water, but you’ll get that from Caladesi, and have the nicer of the two beaches. You can also catch a ferry from Honeymoon to Caladesi, but you would need to drive to Dunedin to get to it.
Can you watch sunset at Honeymoon Island?
Sunset Views
You can watch from the shore or sit in one of several wooden Honeymoon Island swings and benches along the beach. The benches are great if you just want to come to enjoy the sunset and not have to bring your own chair and beach gear.