Visit Caladesi from Any Central Gulf Coast Rental
A secluded sun lover’s dream, Caladesi Island State Park was ranked the number one beach in the continental USA by Dr. Beach in 2008. The island, just off the coast of Dunedin north of Clearwater Beach, is accessible only by private boat or ferry, which runs hourly from Honeymoon Island State Park.
Sink into the soft white sand for a day of relaxation or some of the great outdoor activities available such as kayaking, bird watching and hiking on the three mile stretch of beach.
The island is also known for some of the best, arguably the best, shelling of anywhere on the gulf coast of Florida. Many vacationers find shells not found anywhere else along the Gulf Coast Beaches!
Hours of Operation
Caladesi Island State Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Directions
Caladesi Island is accessible only by boat or ferry. The ferry service to Caladesi leaves from Honeymoon Island State Park hourly beginning at 10 AM.
By Boat: From Marker 14 on the Dunedin Causeway Channel, which runs parallel to the causeway between Hurricane Pass and the Intracoastal Waterway, follow a compass heading of about 212 degrees for approximately 1 mile. Follow the channel markers into the Caladesi Island State Park marina.
Driving Directions to Honeymoon Island From Orlando: I-4 west to I-275 south to SR-60 west. Cross Courtney Campbell Causeway, then turn right on US Hwy 19 north. Turn Left on Curlew Rd.. Follow until you cross Dunedin Causeway, to Honeymoon Island State Park for Caladesi ferry.
From north of Tampa: I-75 south to I-275 south to Hillsborough Ave. exit. West to slight left at Curlew Rd. then follow SR-586, crossing Dunedin Causeway, to Honeymoon Island State Park for Caladesi ferry.
From Bradenton and South: I-75 north to I-275 north to Roosevelt Ave. exit . Stay right on SR-686 west when SR-688 forks to left. Right (north) on McMullen Booth Rd to cross over the Bayside Bridge. Left on Curlew Rd.. Follow SR-586, crossing Dunedin Causeway, to Honeymoon Island State Park for Caladesi ferry.
Park Fees
$6.00 per boat. Limit 8 people per vessel.
$2.00 per kayaker.
Entrance fees at Honeymoon Island State Park are eight dollars per vehicle up to 8 people or four dollars for a single driver.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
The ferry travels to for a four-hour stay.
Caladesi Island Ferry fees are ten dollars per adult and six per child between four and twelve- Under 4 years old is no charge.
NO PETS ARE PERMITTED ON THE FERRY.
Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees:
$30.00 per day plus tax but plan ahead. Dates book early so call at least two weeks ahead of time for all Pavilion reservations.
Boat Camping Fees:
$24.00 per night, plus tax, reservable sites.
$1.00 per foot, plus tax, nonreservable sites.
