Where to Eat
Seafood on the water, Greek food at the Sponge Docks, and plenty of good spots in between. Places marked OUR PICK are the ones we recommend first.
Palm Harbor & Ozona
Ozona Blue Grilling Co.OUR PICK
Casual Florida spot with water views in the tiny fishing village of Ozona.
Molly Goodhead's Raw Bar
Old Florida oyster bar. Go for raw or steamed oysters and a cold beer.
Mystic Fish
Creative seafood specials. Our pick for a birthday or anniversary dinner.
Thirsty Marlin
Relaxed downtown Palm Harbor hangout with music most nights.
Dunedin
Hog Island Fish CampOUR PICK
Old Florida fish-camp vibe with fresh-caught seafood every day.
Bon Appétit
Sunset views over the marina. Book ahead for a table by the window.
Tarpon Springs
Hellas Restaurant & BakeryOUR PICK
A Sponge Docks landmark. Moussaka, gyro platters, and a pastry case you'll want to take home.
Dimitri's on the Water
Grilled octopus and seafood platters overlooking the Anclote River.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill
Dockside grouper sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and live music.
Clearwater Beach
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
Toes-in-the-sand grouper sandwiches. Stay for sunset.
Breakfast, Coffee & Treats
Cafe Alfresco
Patio right on the Pinellas Trail, perfect after a morning bike ride.
Breweries, Bars & Sunset Drinks
Dunedin has more breweries than you can visit in one weekend, and most are within walking distance of each other.
Breweries · Dunedin
Dunedin BreweryOUR PICK
A local institution. Order the cheese curds.
Bars & sunset spots
Reboot Arcade Bar
Classic arcade games and craft beer, good for a rainy night.
Beaches & Parks
Honeymoon Island State ParkOUR PICK
Our closest Gulf beach, with shelling, a nature trail full of ospreys, and a dog beach. There's a park entry fee per car.
Caladesi Island State Park
A quiet, undeveloped island beach. Take the ferry from Honeymoon Island: it runs hourly starting at 10am, costs $20 round trip for adults and $10 for kids, and tickets are sold only at the park.
Fred Howard Park
A mile-long causeway out to a beach. Calm water, great for kids and sunsets.
Wall Springs Park
A historic spring, boardwalks and an observation tower with Gulf views. Minutes from home.
Pop Stansell Park
A quiet waterfront spot for a sunset walk on the boardwalk.
Pinellas Trail
A paved trail through Palm Harbor, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. Bike to Dunedin for breakfast.
Clearwater Beach & Pier 60
Soft white sand and the nightly sunset celebration on Pier 60.
Things to Do
Tarpon Springs Sponge DocksOUR PICK
Walk the docks, shop for natural sponges and olive oil soap, take a sponge-diving boat tour, and finish with baklava.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
A beautiful historic church and the center of the town's famous Epiphany celebration every January 6.
Downtown Dunedin
A walkable Main Street with boutiques, galleries and the marina at the end.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
A working rescue aquarium where you can meet dolphins, sea turtles and otters.
Blue Jays Spring Training
Catch a Toronto Blue Jays spring training game at TD Ballpark.
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
A small art museum on a college campus that's easy to fit into an afternoon.
Dunedin Fine Art Center
Rotating exhibits, a gift shop, and classes if you want to make something.
Local Tips
- Chase the sunsetWe're on the Gulf side, so every sunset is over the water. Fred Howard Park, Honeymoon Island and Pier 60 are the best spots to watch.
- Arrive early for the beachHoneymoon Island and Clearwater Beach parking fills up on weekends and holidays. Get there before 10am.
- Book waterfront dinnersWaterfront restaurants fill up at sunset, especially on weekends. Call ahead.
- Plan a Dunedin brewery walkMost of Dunedin's breweries are a short walk apart. Park once, or take a rideshare, and walk between them.
- Bring a little cashA few old-school spots, like Skip's Bar, are cash only.