Caladesi Island State Park
1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-469-5918
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Amenities include bath houses, concessions, nature trails, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access. One of the few pristine barrier islands along Florida's Gulf Coast and is accessible only by boat. While on the ferry from Honeymoon Island you can spot dolphins and osprey while learning about the history of the area. The island features abundant wildlife, a ranger station, boat docks, beach and kayak rentals, mangrove kayak trails and even a concession stand offering beer and wine. Caladesi was once part of one large island called Hog Island after the hogs that a pioneer family raised there. A book about the key, "Yesteryear, I lived in Paradise," by Myrtle Scharrer Betz, daughter of the first homesteader, is available on Amazon.com. Caladesi Island was named America's #1 Beach in 2008, #2 Beach in 2006 and 2007 by Dr. Beach. Please note there is an entry fee to the park which is included in the price of the ferry boat ticket. See the park's website for more details.