Friends of the Island Parks

Friends of the Island Parks Friends of the Island Parks supports Caladesi Island State Park (winner 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice) and Honeymoon Island State Park.
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JOIN US and enjoy member benefits at www.friendsoftheislandparks.org Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands are rare, natural barrier islands that are basically undeveloped. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of "The Real Florida's" original coast, to see many types of wildlife that depend on these ecosystems and to learn about these islands that need to be protected. From the ospreys, owls an

d eagles that make the island their year long home to the loggerhead turtles that lay eggs on the beaches, the egrets wading in the sea grasses and the manatees and dolphins that swim in the surrounding waters, we can all appreciate and celebrate this natural environment together as Friends of the Island Parks

Sea Turtle Days 🏝️Tomorrow and Sunday at the Nature Center ☀️
06/12/2026

Sea Turtle Days 🏝️
Tomorrow and Sunday at the Nature Center ☀️

Calling Non-Profit Organizations and Recreation Vendors!Join us for Island Fest 2026Share your mission with our communit...
06/04/2026

Calling Non-Profit Organizations and Recreation Vendors!
Join us for Island Fest 2026
Share your mission with our community!

Applications can be filled out on our website:
https://friendsoftheislandparks.org/islandfest

🏝️ Volunteers Needed 🏝️☀️Honeymoon Island Toll Booth🌺 Weekend Shifts🌴 No experience necessary.
06/01/2026

🏝️ Volunteers Needed 🏝️
☀️Honeymoon Island Toll Booth
🌺 Weekend Shifts
🌴 No experience necessary.

🗓️ Mark your calendar!🌊 SEA TURTLE DAYS🌺 Sat-Sun, June 13-14⏰ 10am-3pmHoneymoon Island Nature CenterLearn all about sea ...
05/27/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendar!

🌊 SEA TURTLE DAYS

🌺 Sat-Sun, June 13-14

⏰ 10am-3pm

Honeymoon Island Nature Center

Learn all about sea turtles, nesting, hatchlings, and protecting their environment.

See our resident loggerhead sea turtle skeleton, Stormy!

Sea turtle themed arts/crafts projects!

Free event with park admission.

Please Note! Once the park is full the gates will close for a minimum of two hours.
05/22/2026

Please Note!
Once the park is full the gates will close for a minimum of two hours.

☀️ Please Note! ☀️No Florida State Park Annual Passes will be sold Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. Sales Resume Tuesday 🏝️H...
05/22/2026

☀️ Please Note! ☀️
No Florida State Park Annual Passes will be sold Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.
Sales Resume Tuesday 🏝️
Have a wonderful holiday weekend 🌺

🏝️ PLAN AHEAD 🏝️If you plan to visit Honeymoon Island on Memorial Day weekend, please have a plan and know the rules!🛑 S...
05/21/2026

🏝️ PLAN AHEAD 🏝️

If you plan to visit Honeymoon Island on Memorial Day weekend, please have a plan and know the rules!

🛑 Speed limits in the park are for the safety of the park wildlife, park visitors, rangers and staff. Put down your phone and keep your eyes on the road! Obey the speed limits.

⏰ The park will fill up quickly. Capacity is determined by the number of parking spaces.

ARRIVE EARLY!

💧 It will be HOT. Stay hydrated!

🐚 If you need a break from the heat/beach, visit the Nature Center. Shell Days will be 10-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. See beautiful shells, enjoy the air conditioning, shop for exclusive Honeymoon Island merch!

🍔 Only propane grills on the beach.

🛑 NO ALCOHOL!

🗑️ Pack it in. Pack it out! Bring trash bags!

Help keep Honeymoon Island clean and safe!

12 FREE PASSES to Honeymoon Island and your membership supports our islands 🏝️ Friends of the Island Parks mission is to...
05/18/2026

12 FREE PASSES to Honeymoon Island and your membership supports our islands 🏝️
Friends of the Island Parks mission is to help preserve, protect and promote Honeymoon and Caladesi State Parks.
We would love for you to join us!
Member Benefits
🏝️12 FREE any day admissions to Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State Parks.
🌺Nature Center Discounts
☀️Dues & Donations directly benefit Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks.
🐚Invitation to the Annual Holiday Party and other member events and meetings.
🌴Join us today:
https://friendsoftheislandparks.org/join-us

Address

1 Causeway Boulevard
Dunedin, FL
34698

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(727) 276-4024

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