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Manager's Message
Fall is here and signs of it are here at Honeymoon if you look. The Muhley Grass
which is a coastal grass that turns a beautiful burgandy color this time of
year, is starting to bloom, and the broom sedge on the edge of the road are all
subtle signs that fall is here.
- Pete Krulder, Park Manager
Welcome to Honeymoon Island State Park
The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a
New York developer built 50 palm - thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today,
visitors can drive across Dunedin Causeway to enjoy the sun - drenched Gulf
beaches, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will find osprey nests,
a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine
forests in South Florida. The park boasts several nature trails and bird
observation areas. Visitors can swim, fish, and snorkel in the warm waters of
the Gulf or picnic while they enjoy the beautiful scenery. Shelling is
particularly good here, as the Gulf currents deposit an incredible variety of
seashells on the shore. Showers are available and the park´s concession has a
gift shop and snack bar. Located at the extreme west end of State Road 586.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Honeymoon Island State Park, please call 727-469-5942.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Honeymoon Island State Park is located at the extreme west end of S.R.586, north
of Dunedin. From I-75 (north of Tampa): I-75 south to I-275 south towards Tampa.
Follow I-275 south to Hillsborough Ave west (SR-580). Take SR 580 west to SR-586
fork then left. Follow SR-586 into park. From I-75 (south of Tampa): I-75 north
to I-4. I-4 to I-275 north. I-275 to Hillsborough Ave west (SR-580). SR-580 west
to SR-586 fork then left. Follow SR-586 west into park.
Park Fees
Admission Fees $5.00 for up to 8 people per car. Single occupant fee of $3.00.
Sunset fee of $3.00 per vehicle starting one hour prior to sunset.
Pavilion Fee
Rental fees are $32.10 per pavilion rental.
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, Florida 34698
Phone: 727-469-5942
Fax: Contact Park for Number
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