Secondly, how do you get to Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island were separated by a hurricane and now it is required to visit by boat if you want to go! You can also walk from Clearwater Beach, but the walk takes 1-2 hours! The easier way is to take the ferry from Honeymoon Island to Caladesi Island.
Herein, is Honeymoon Island accessible by car?
ACCESS. There’s only one entrance to the park, which is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year. Rangers collect an entry fee at a tollbooth on the south end of the island before you’re allowed in. The cost is $8 per car with up to eight people, or $4 for a vehicle with only one occupant.
Are there alligators on Honeymoon Island?
Alligators, no fresh water on the island so no gators have ever been seen there. 5. Sharks, yes this is salt water, however the bay is very shallow and warm not conducive for large predatory sharks, no history of any shark attacks in this bay , ever. The most common seen here is the bonnet head [ world record 28 lbs.
Do you have to take a ferry to Honeymoon Island?
There are two ways to get to Caladesi: Private boat or take the Caladesi Connection Ferry service that operates out of Honeymoon Island State Park. To ride the ferry, take Curlew Road (Hwy 586) out of Dunedin and drive west. It will take you across the Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island where you pay an entrance fee.
Is Caladesi or Honeymoon Island better?
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.
Can you stay on Honeymoon Island?
Honeymoon Island State Park is a gorgeous spot to visit, but couples cannot stay there. They’ll have to book a room at a hotel in a nearby location, like Clearwater Beach, and plan on paying a daily entrance fee of $8.
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!
What time does Honeymoon Island close?
Honeymoon Island State Park Hours & Fees
The park gates open at 8AM and the park closes at sundown (which could vary between 5:30PM-9PM throughout the year). It’s $8/vehicle (with 2-8 people) or $4/car with only one person. $2/pedestrian or bicyclist. Show up one hour before sunset and it’s only $4/vehicle!
Are there rattlesnakes on Caladesi Island?
Diamondback rattlesnakes have been seen along the trails.