Our favorite spots, close to home

The places we send our own guests in Ozona, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and Clearwater Beach.

Dunedin ~10 min Tarpon Springs ~15 min Honeymoon Island ~15 min Clearwater Beach ~30 min

Eat

Ozona Blue Grilling Co.Water views and the catch of the day in Ozona

Molly Goodhead's Raw BarOld Florida oyster bar, walkable from the house

Hog Island Fish CampFresh-caught seafood in Dunedin

Hellas Restaurant & BakeryGreek classics at the Sponge Docks

Q Southern BBQTexas-style brisket on Dunedin's Main Street

Honeymoon Island State ParkOur closest Gulf beach, with shelling and ospreys

Caladesi IslandA quiet island beach, by ferry from Honeymoon Island

Fred Howard ParkCalm water for kids and great sunsets

Wall Springs ParkBoardwalks and a lookout tower, minutes away

Clearwater Beach and Pier 60White sand and the nightly sunset celebration

Tarpon Springs Sponge DocksSponge-diving boat tours, shops and baklava

Downtown DunedinMain Street shops, breweries and the marina

Dunedin BreweryFlorida's oldest microbrewery

Clearwater Marine AquariumDolphins, sea turtles and otters

Blue Jays Spring TrainingFebruary and March at TD Ballpark

Ride the Pinellas Trail

We have 3 beach cruisers at the house. If your whole crew wants to ride together, these local shops rent bikes and e-bikes.

Tarpon Tom's Bicycle Rentals · Palm Harbor651 Palm Harbor Blvd. Cruisers, 21-speeds and e-bikes, with group discounts. (727) 223-4600

Dunedin Cyclery · DunedinBike rentals right on the Pinellas Trail in downtown Dunedin.

Electric Spinz · Dunedin523 Paula Dr S. E-bike rentals for longer rides.

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