# Caladesi Island State Park: Passenger Ferry Adventure & Untouched Barrier Island Trails > Place to go for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset; Caladesi Connection Ferry departs hourly from Honeymoon… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Caladesi Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd (Ferry Dock), Dunedin, FL 34698 - Ages: All ages; ferry accommodates strollers; shaded picnic facilities and boardwalk access to beach - Price: Ferry round-trip: Adults $20, Children (6–12) $10, Children 5 & under Free; Island park entrance fee included in ferry ticket - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset; Caladesi Connection Ferry departs hourly from Honeymoon Island starting at 10:00 AM (weather permitting) - Organizer: Florida State Parks & Caladesi Connection Ferry - Official page: https://caladesiconnection.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/caladesi-island-state-park-passenger-ferry-adventure-and-untouched-bar--listing-39f0de38c6de22e63097409f ## About Ranked repeatedly as one of America's best natural beaches, Caladesi Island State Park remains completely undeveloped and accessible only by passenger ferry boat departing from Honeymoon Island or by private boat. The 20-minute ferry ride across Hurricane Pass is an adventure in itself, with kids frequently spotting wild dolphins riding the boat's wake and pelicans diving overhead. Once ashore, families can explore three miles of untouched white quartz sand beaches littered with intact seashells, or hike the 3-mile nature trail loop through interior maritime hammocks and coastal dunes shaded by slash pines and saw palmettos. The island marina provides clean restrooms, outdoor freshwater showers, a playground for kids, and the Caladesi Café serving burgers, fish tacos, and smoothies. ## Similar picks in Tampa - [Honeymoon Island State Park: Rotary Centennial Trail, Shelling & Osprey Trail](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/honeymoon-island-state-park-rotary-centennial-trail-shelling-and-ospre--listing-05798e5bd19afd5cf8841761) — Open 365 days a year from 8:00 AM until sunset; Nature Center open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin · All ages · With admission · checked Nov 4. 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