The natural beauty of Caladesi is breathtaking with its pristine water and sugar white sand providing the ideal spot for swimming, shell collecting and sunbathing. Numerous birds and wildlife call the island home and can be observed while hiking the three mile nature trail. Kayaks are available for rent for exploring the three mile waterway through the mangroves. There is a marina for boaters along with a snack bar, picnic tables, shelters and gift shop. The island is accessible only by private boat or by using the Caladesi Connection ferry service located at Honeymoon Island State Park. Visitors are allowed four hours on the island. No pets are allowed on the ferry.
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Spend the day fishing, following hiking trails to osprey habitat, or having a picnic. (There’s also a snack shop and a new interactive nature c...
One of the most outstanding, pristine beaches in the United States and a regular on top-ten lists, Caladesi is worth the cost of ferry and ...
“Loved it!”
I live in Tampa but this was my first trip to Caladesi Island with some family in town from Arizona. We absolutely loved it. The #1 beach was w...
“Not great during stormy weather”
We went in August 2008. We caught the first ferry over and it wasnt too busy at that time. Unfortunatly the weather was fairly stormy and the b...
“Sorry, but for me a disappointment”
I know a lot of people will disagree with this - but saying it as I saw it. I was there yesterday - 8th August 08. It was a red flag day, maybe...
“America's #1 beach for a reason...”
I planned a work/pleasure trip to the Tampa/Clearwater area and decided to stay in Clearwater Beach; as opposed to hitting one of the very loca...
“I could've spent every day there!”
My family and I were on our first Florida vacation. We didn't have a real urge to do the theme parks, so stayed in Clearwater Beach. I had rese...
“An island getaway, without island prices”
Went to Caladesi Island on May 23, 2008. We did not have to wait hours for the ferry - a mere 15 minutes until the next ferry boarding time. On...
Heaven on Earth by D B. at InsiderPages
Once in your life you have to go to Caladesi Island State Park. It has been rated the #1 beach in America by Dr. Beach. The Island is accessi...
Wonderful - will go back someday!
Family & I were in Orlando for a vacation & decided to drive to Tampa Bay to visit a friend of mine. She suggested we visit this 'natur...
This is a free park!
Although it's true that you can access the island via the ferry service, and subsequently pay several dollars for parking and entry at Honeymoo...
Car Parking
I noticed the $2.00 car parking, just wanted to let everyone know that there are NO cars on Caladesi. You must pay the $5.00 per car park fee a...
Caladesi
Lovely island park, but it is not a "free" attraction. Check Florida State Park website to note cost of entering the state park area...
One of the state's last undeveloped barrier islands, you'll feel a million miles away from civilization.
The SceneComprised of six islands with 650 upland acres and more than 1,800 acres of mangroves and grass flats, the park was opened to the
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