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\"Entrance<\/p>\n

Welcome to our first article about Florida State Parks. We’ll be visiting all 175 state parks in the Sunshine State, which can take 5 or 6 years. The reason to write about the state park system? Some people don’t experience the real Florida when they come to visit. Plenty of people go to an amusement park and then head home. It’s like going to England, visiting Buckingham Palace and leaving. These articles are to introduce you to the unique outdoor areas and historical sites that are in Florida. So here’s an introduction to Honeymoon Island.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the west coast of Florida, about 30 minutes west of Tampa International Airport, Honeymoon Island State Park is located on 350 acres of land in the city of Dunedin<\/a>. Honeymoon Island was voted the #10 beach of the Top 25 Beaches in America by TripAdvisor in 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOTE:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong>The Florida State Parks system requires visitors to wear a mask when talking to rangers at the entrance gate and whenever entering buildings, including restrooms. When outdoors, try to keep a 6-foot distance from anyone not in your party, including on the beach.<\/p>\n

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Cost <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The cost to enter is $8 per car and $2 per bicycle. With your Florida State Parks Individual\u00a0<\/span>annual pass<\/span><\/a>, admission is free for one person, with additional people costing $2. With a yearly pass, access is free for up to 8 people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things To Do <\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Beach<\/p>\n

Honeymoon Island has about 4 miles of sugar-sand beaches. The entire island is undeveloped except for the shop\/restroom areas on either end of the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the park can get crowded on certain days, it’s a big difference from visiting Clearwater Beach or the other beaches in the area. Those beaches are developed and can be too crowded during the tourist season. Visiting Honeymoon Island’s beaches is like taking a step into the past. Be sure to use caution when swimming. Honeymoon Island does not have lifeguards on duty, and you may encounter\u00a0<\/span>riptides<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shelling<\/h5>\n

Honeymoon Island has some good\u00a0<\/span>shelling<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for the area. Caladesi Island State Park has some better selections, but if you don’t want to take the ferry out there, Honeymoon Island is an alternative. Since it’s not as populated as other beaches in the area, you’re more likely to find whole shells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips when shelling:<\/span><\/p>\n