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Caladesi Island State Park

When
Visit on your schedule8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Where
Caladesi Island State ParkOffshore island, Dunedin, FL 34698Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
$6 per boat; ferry fares separate
Organizer
Florida State Parks (Florida DEP)

One of the few untouched islands on the Gulf Coast, reachable only by boat: by private vessel or the Caladesi Island Ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park. Families can stroll pristine beaches, swim in blue-green water, shell, kayak the bayside mangrove paddling trails or walk the nature trail to the historic Scharrer Homestead. Florida Beach Services offers casual beach fare and a small gift shop by the ferry dock. Open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year; $6 per boat entrance fee. Effective Sept. 29, 2026 only some marina docks are open for day use (utility fee $7 per vessel plus entrance fee); overnight marina stays are not available.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

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No street address exists; the state prints 'Offshore island, Dunedin FL 34698'. Ferry prices are not on the state page.

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