Location
Dunedin is situated on the West of the Tampa Bay region, between Palm Harbor
to the North and Clearwater to the South; it has the perfect combination
of a small town atmosphere with all the conveniences of a large metropolitan
area.
Victoria Palms is located on Lyndhurst Avenue just off of Milwaulkee in
the outer downtown core area. Withiin walking distance are many nearby attractions such as Knology Park Stadium, the new Dunedin City
Library, the Hale Center, The City Marina/Park and much more.
While Dunedin (pronounced DONE-EE-DIN) has a small town image, it is actually
a bustling city of 37,000 residents. One of the oldest towns on the West
Coast of Florida, it has a wooded and subtropical setting with almost
four miles of picturesque waterfront, a relaxed lifestyle, and activities
for all likes and ages, making Dunedin a truly delightful place to live or
visit.
Dunedin
offers something for everyone. A quaint and active downtown, beautiful
parks, recreational activities for all ages, history, culture, educational
opportunities, a wide range of housing choices, and much more. Begin your
exploration with a visit to the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, located at
the west end of downtown, 301 Main Street, in its beautiful, historic building,
for the information you’ll need to discover Dunedin.
The Dunedin area enjoys near perfect weather, with an average summer high of
80 degrees and a winter low of 62 degrees. Average rainfall is 50 inches per
year with the usual summertime afternoon showers.
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Just off the coast of Dunedin, the community is able to boast of two of its most unique assets, Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands. Honeymoon Island State Park is less than a five-minute drive from the mainland, and offers a natural getaway for boating, swimming, fishing, picnics, and nature exploration. Caladesi Island State Park, accessible to the public by ferry from Honeymoon Island or by private boat, has consistently been named one of Florida’s top ten beaches. Along the Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island, within the protected waters of St. Joseph Sound, you will find all the sun and fun activities such as windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, or just relaxing and listening to the surf.
Welcome to Caladesi Island State Park #1 Beach In America
One of the few completely natural islands along Florida´s Gulf Coast, Caladesi´s white sand shores have been rated as one of the nation´s best beaches. The park is accessible only by private boat or ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park. Beach lovers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Saltwater anglers can fish from their boats or throw a line out into the surf. Nature enthusiasts watch wildlife while hiking the three mile nature trail through the island´s interior or paddling a three mile kayak trail through the mangroves and bay. Picnic tables and shelters are located near the beach; picnic pavilions can be reserved for a fee. The park has a marina with electric and water hookups for boaters. The park also has a snack bar and gift shop. For ferry information call (727) 734-5263. Located one mile west of Dunedin off the Gulf Coast.
Caladesi Island State Park
Caladesi Island State Park
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Welcome to Honeymoon Island State Park
The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a New York developer built 50 palm - thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today, visitors can drive across Dunedin Causeway to enjoy the sun - drenched Gulf beaches, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. The park boasts several nature trails and bird observation areas. Visitors can swim, fish, and snorkel in the warm waters of the Gulf or picnic while they enjoy the beautiful scenery. Shelling is particularly good here, as the Gulf currents deposit an incredible variety of seashells on the shore. Showers are available and the park´s concession has a gift shop and snack bar. Located at the extreme west end of State Road 586.
For Information about Honeymoon Island State Park, please call 727-469-5942.
Honeymoon Island State Park
Honeymoon Island State Park
More information from Floridastateparks.org
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