Parks · Our pick in Florida
Caladesi Island State Park
An island by ferry
One of the few untouched islands on the Gulf Coast, reached only by boat.
Photo Credit
In the area: The Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park. Image courtesy of © Daniel Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Caladesi Island State Park
Caladesi Island is one of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, and it can be reached only by boat: the Caladesi Island Ferry runs from Honeymoon Island State Park. Boardwalks lead to quiet beaches with blue-green water, a kayak trail winds through the bayside mangroves, and a nature trail leads to the historic Scharrer Homestead under old slash pines and live oaks.
Our take
- By ferry from Honeymoon Island
- Mangrove kayak trail
- Scharrer Homestead
- Address
- Off Dunedin · Tampa Bay, Florida
- Phone
- (727) 241-6126
- Website
- floridastateparks.org
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Caladesi Island State Park before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Caladesi Island State Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Dalí Museum22 miCar or taxi 40 min
Location
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