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.
How do I get to Caladesi Island?
Caladesi Island Ferry
The ferry is the most popular and easiest way to get to the island. The ferry leaves from Honeymoon Island State Park and the ride is about 20-minutes long. It is a nice and relaxing boat trip. If you do go over on the Caladesi ferry, there is a 4-hour time limit on the island.
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 paddle to Caladesi Island?
You can paddle to the northern tip of Caladesi Island in 20 minutes from there
, so you can have a great experience with a two-hour rental. But to reach the central area of the island, spend time on the beach and/or paddle on the 3-mile mangrove trail within the island, you'll need at least four hours.
Are there bike trails to Honeymoon Island State Park?
Where is Caladesi Island State Park?
Located
off Florida's Gulf Coast, west of the town of Dunedin and near the city of Clearwater
, Caladesi Island State Park is famed for their unspoiled beach, named America's Best by Dr. Beach in 2008. It's accessible by a 20-minute ferry ride from Honeymoon Island.
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 jet ski to Caladesi Island?
Award winning Caladesi Island, Hurricane Pass and Honeymoon Island are among the amazing jetski excursion destinations
.
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 Caladesi Island accessible by car?
One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island State Park is
accessible only by boat
, but is worth the extra effort.
How much is the Caladesi Island Ferry?
The Caladesi Connection ferry travels to Caladesi Island State Park for a four-hour stay. Ferry fees are:
$16 per adult. $8 for children ages 6 to 12
.
Where is the prettiest beach in Florida?
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Key West. …
- Miramar Beach, South Walton. …
- Cocoa Beach, Brevard County. …
- South Beach Park, Vero Beach. …
- Juno Beach Park, Juno Beach. …
- Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island. …
- Delray Beach, Palm Beach County. …
- Lummus Park Beach, Miami Beach.
How much is it to rent a kayak on Caladesi Island?
Planning your Caladesi Island State Park kayaking adventure. Renting kayaks: Sail Honeymoon, 61 Causeway Blvd. Dunedin rents
single kayaks for two hours for $35, four hours for $45 or all day for $60. Doubles are $45, $60 and $75
.
Is there red tide at Caladesi Island?
Red Tide Level: None
Caladesi Island State Park is open, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Can you kayak from Clearwater to Caladesi?
Can you swim at Honeymoon Island?
Swimming, fishing, shelling, hiking and bicycling are all popular activities that make Honeymoon Island State Park an ideal getaway
. The park is also the ferry terminal for access to another unspoiled state park, Caladesi Island.
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.
Is Caladesi Island Rocky?
Caladesi and Clearwater Beach are all Sandy
. over a year ago. Further south has some rocks also & less shore. These rocks protect the island from erosion.
Are there bathrooms on Caladesi Island?
Yes, there are restrooms both on and off the island
. The restrooms on the island are located at the snack/shop area and the restrooms on the mainland are at the point of ticket purchase. over a year ago. There are two cafes — north and south — and both have restrooms.
Is Caladesi Island Ferry open?
You can get to the island via the Caladesi Island Ferry, (727) 734-5263, which departs from Honeymoon Island and
runs from 10:00 am to 5 pm
, weather and attendance permitting.
Are there sharks in Caladesi Island?
A whale shark was spotted of Caladesi Island by Caladesi Fish and Dive Charters on Tuesday
. The captain of the charter, Mark Bonanno took the stunning video. Three whale sharks were spotted off Longboat Key over the weekend. Whale sharks can grow to be between 18 and 33 feet long and weigh up to 41,000 pounds.
Does Honeymoon Island have sharks?
Are there shells on Honeymoon Island?
Shelling is excellent on Honeymoon Island, though not as good as on Sanibel Island
. If you look on a map you'll see that Honeymoon Island is shaped somewhat like Sanibel in that it curves out into the Gulf and has quite a bit of beach facing the southwest. This seems to be a good combination for bringing in the shells.
How much does a jet ski cost to rent in Florida?
How much does a jet ski rental cost? You can book one of our jet ski rentals for a half hour to multiple hours. Rental rates start at
$60 for the half hour and then $90 for the full hour
. You can also add on hours for an additional $60 per hour.
How much does it cost to jet ski in Florida?
It depends on location, quality, and hidden costs. But the short answer is that on average, jet ski rentals cost between
$80-$100 per hour
. The good news is that part of the answer depends on where you are in Florida.
Can you ride jet skis at Honeymoon Island?
You can put jet skis in on the Dunedin causeway and then ride around caladessi and honeymoon islands
. over a year ago.
