Residents, visitors and avid cyclists who frequently ride on the existing Pinellas Trail (via Dunedin Causeway) will be able to extend their ride onto Honeymoon Island once the trail is completed
. The park offers a reduced entrance fee of $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists.
How do you get 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! The easier way is to
take the ferry from Honeymoon Island to Caladesi Island
.
Are there bike trails to Honeymoon Island State Park?
Can you walk to Honeymoon Island?
Can you ride bikes on Destin beach?
3. Destin to Fort Walton Beach.
The 7.5-mile stretch on U.S. 98 from Destin to Fort Walton Beach is another great spot for biking
. Cyclists will cross a bridge over the East Pass of Destin Harbor and enjoy an extended ride through Okaloosa Island, which is bordered by both Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Can you ride bikes on Bonita beach?
Ride your bikes to Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs, located at the end of Bonita Beach Road
. You can easily bike here with the whole family and avoid the busy parking lots and $8 per car parking fee. This is a favorite spot among locals and visitors, with amazing shells and it also has roaming gopher tortoises.
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 bike to Caladesi Island?
Caladesi Island State Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle or per visitor entering on foot or bicycle
. The Florida State Parks Annual Pass is also available for individuals and families. Caladesi Island is accessible by a long walk from Clearwater Beach or by boat.
Can you fish at Honeymoon Island?
If you're looking for great fishing, head to the south end of the island.
Hurricane Pass, formed by a hurricane in 1921, is a good location for catching snook. Other species that may be caught include trout, redfish, pompano and shark
. Honeymoon Island is a beautiful location for beachside events.
Can you bike to Honeymoon Island?
Visitors to Honeymoon Island are currently able to rent bikes
to explore the park's existing unpaved nature trails. Bike rentals are available at South Beach Pavilion along with food and beverage and beach accessories like sun protection and souvenirs.
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.
Is alcohol allowed on Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island –
No alcohol is permitted
. Belleair Beach – No alcohol is permitted.
Is Honeymoon Island affected by red tide?
Red Tide Level: None
Honeymoon Island State Park is open, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Are there alligators on Caladesi Island?
Directions to Caladesi Island
(It's only accessible by boat.) Cormorants perched on poles at the dock, while herons waded in the water, unperturbed by our presence. Visitors may spot dolphins leaping alongside the ferry, but
they won't see any alligators
. (Florida's ‘gators only live in fresh water.)
Can you ride bikes on Miramar Beach?
A bike ride is the perfect addition to any vacation in Miramar Beach, Florida
! Just few minutes a way from OhanaDestin vacation you can rent bicycles, helmets, and chain locks and enjoy a relaxing ride along the beach or the area's beautiful trails, we have put together the best places to go bike riding in the area.
Do people ride bikes in Destin?
The best place for biking in Destin is along Scenic Highway 98 (aka Scenic Gulf Drive), which offers a paved path that is perfect for biking
. The path runs adjacent to the beach and there are lots of cool spots to stop and see the sights along the way.
Is Okaloosa Island bike friendly?
Just south of Fort Walton Beach is Okaloosa Island, home to even more fun activities to join in on.
Riding across the bridge lets you take in the bay from both sides
. The breeze from the Gulf of Mexico will cool off riders even on the hottest of days.
Does Honeymoon Island have bathrooms?
There are picnic tables, two covered pavilions, restrooms
and barbecue grills.
Are dogs allowed on Honeymoon Island beach?
Head for Honeymoon Island's dog beach to spend time in the water with Fido or take a walk along the shore
. Just be sure to keep your pet on a six-foot handheld leash. Both you and your pet will enjoy the crystal-clear, shallow water, which is the perfect depth for dogs to wade through comfortably and cool off.
Can you walk from Honeymoon Island to Caladesi Island?
There are only two ways to get to Caladesi Island. You can take a 20-minute ferry ride from Honeymoon Island or
you can walk to Caladesi Island from Clearwater Beach, Florida
!
Can you drive to Honeymoon Beach?
Much like Salomon Bay,
there is no clear road to Honeymoon Beach
. To get there, sun-seekers will either need to walk the Lind Point Trail, or arrive by boat.
How long is Honeymoon Island?
A short drive from Tampa, beautiful Honeymoon Island offers visitors an escape from the bustle of city life. One of Florida's best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has
more than four miles
of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.
How much does it cost to take the ferry to Caladesi Island?
Caladesi Island is accessible by private boat or via the Caladesi Connection ferry service. Cost for the ferry is
$16.00 for adults and $8.00 for children
.
