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Is Honeymoon Island State Park open today?
The park is open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Can I walk 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! Yes, you can walk from Clearwater Beach to Caladesi Island. The two islands weren’t always connected, but they are now.
What do you do on a honeymoon beach?
Other Things to Do in Honeymoon Island Explore Pelican Cove via kayak or take the kayak over to Caladesi Island State Park. Grab some snack food and have a relaxing picnic on the beach while walking the sunset. Try your hand at surfing – it may not be the best for avid surfers but it is allowed and a great option!
Are there sharks at 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.
How much does it cost to go to Caladesi Island?
Come relax or play on our beach. 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. Kids below five years old are free.
Can you kayak from Honeymoon Island to Caladesi Island?
Located on the south side of the causeway to Honeymoon Island, they rent sailboards and stand up paddleboards as well as a single and double kayaks. You can paddle to the northern tip of Caladesi Island in 20 minutes from here, so you can have a great experience with a two-hour rental.
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.
Can you have alcohol at Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island – No alcohol is permitted. Belleair Beach – No alcohol is permitted.
Why is it called Honeymoon Island?
In the late 1930s, a businessman named Clinton Washburn purchased the island. While lunching with a friend who was the editor of Life magazine, he made the comment that the island would make a wonderful site for a honeymoon. The Life editor ran the story and Honeymoon Island was born.
Does Honeymoon Island have sharks?
Sandbars are always common places to find sharks – at any beach, but the water is usually so clear there is no concern about sharks. This is our family’s favorite place to go, and a favorite among the locals who want to get away from the “tourist” areas.