Honeymoon Island State Park

This is truly the most beautiful state park that I've been to in a long time! There was a huge Beach, no trash and lots of beautiful shells and the restrooms were spotless and the food up at the cafe was delicious. Reasonably priced and parkened is $8 per vehicle up to eight people which I thought was extremely affordable. $4 if you have one person in your car and $4 if you're just there, see sunset. Wonderful place for dogs! Great dog beach area

​If you are trying to decide between this and the hyper-commercialized vibe of Clearwater Beach, come here instead. Honeymoon Island is a stunning, unspoiled state park that trades high-rises and neon signs for massive pine trees, nesting ospreys, and miles of coastal wilderness. ​The Good: ​Nature & Wildlife: Walking the Osprey Trail is a must. We spotted gopher tortoises, armadillos, and tons of ospreys. If you hike all the way up the northern sand spit, you can easily find a private slice of paradise all to yourself. ​Amenities: For a state park, the facilities are fantastic. Huge parking lots, very clean restrooms, and the concession stands (like Cafe Honeymoon) even serve beer and wine alongside great beach snacks. ​Dog Beach: If you have pets, the dedicated dog beach on the south end is hands-down one of the best in the state. ​A Few Tips Before You Go: ​Pack water shoes! If you are expecting flawless, powdery "sugar sand" everywhere, parts of the shoreline will surprise you. It is incredibly rocky and heavy with broken seashells, especially near the water line. You’ll want footwear to comfortably get in and out of the surf.

Had a really great visit to Honeymoon Island State Park in mid-February. The weather was beautiful sunny, comfortable, and perfect for spending a few hours outside. The beach itself was clean, peaceful, and not overly crowded, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the scenery. The water was definitely on the colder side, but that’s expected that time of year and didn’t take away from the experience at all. One of the best parts was walking the shoreline there were tons of seashells to collect, and we even came across some small fossils, which was really cool if you’re into that kind of thing. The park overall felt well maintained, easy to get around, and a great spot whether you want to walk, sit, or just enjoy the view. Overall a really nice, laid-back beach experience and I’d definitely go back.

Beautiful white sand, shells, and coqina rocks for the beach. Beach is narrow, so it's a short walk to the water. Yes, wheelchair accessible paths too. Shallow swimming areas great for kids. Bathrooms clean and easily accessible. The Osprey trail exceeded our expectations with multiple sitings of Osprey and Bald eagles and heron, and great horned owl and tortoise. The pelican trail should be renamed mosquito sand alley. Plenty of parking when we visited on a weekday in March. Definitely worth the $8 day cost to drive in our group of 6 adults. .

One of my favorite places when I want a calm beach day. It feels more natural and less built up than a lot of nearby beaches, which makes it easy to relax and actually enjoy being there. The beach is beautiful, with clear water, shells everywhere, and plenty of space to spread out. It can get busy, but it never feels overwhelming, and if you walk a bit you can usually find a quieter spot. The trails and wildlife are a nice bonus and make it feel like more than just a beach stop. It’s a great place to slow down, take a long walk, and enjoy the water without the chaos of more tourist heavy beaches.