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Caladesi Island State Park

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8.7/10
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    Danielle A.
    "amazing sunrises manatees and dolphins"(3 Tips)
    Chris P.
    "... kayak to and collect sea shells anywhere in Florida!"(2 Tips)
    Brenden C.
    "Beautiful scenery"(2 Tips)
    Kandy R.
    "Quiet beach with good shelling."(2 Tips)
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  • TBOcom
    TBOcomMay 20, 2011
    Views from this 500-acre park are breathtaking, especially at sunset, one of the reasons Caladesi regularly shows up on Dr. Beach's list of top 10 U.S. beaches. (The Short List: Top 5 beaches.) Read more
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  • T D.
    T DeraApril 20, 2011
    Rangers here are awesome. If u get nailed by a sting ray they'll help u out (hot water soak will bring relief in an hour). Really appreciated Ranger Tracy's help, she's super! ;)
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  • $ŦEPҤλ₦łE V.
    $ŦEPҤλ₦łE VJune 12, 2012
    Experience the pristine nature @ the remote Caladesi Island State Park.Beautiful palms, aquamarine waters, plentiful birdlife & warm ocean breezes tranquilize the visitor to a state of pure relaxation
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  • $ŦEPҤλ₦łE V.
    $ŦEPҤλ₦łE VJune 18, 2012
    45 minutes from both Tpa and St. Pete. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, Caladesi offers no paved roads, 3 miles of beaches,birding trails,shelling, & the to (blissfully) do nothing at all.
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  • Danielle A.
    Danielle AluraSeptember 5, 2010
    Great peaceful place to chill. Wake up to amazing sunrises manatees and dolphins with your breakfast. Bask in the gulf warm therapeutic water, if you're lucky you'll find a sand dollar or turtle
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    Manuel WendelDecember 27, 2015
    Rent a Kayak and paddle over to Caladesi. Better fun than the ferry.
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  • Joe H.
    Joe HardyApril 18, 2012
    Great Beach. Only accessable by boat or ferry. They have some concessions. But it not as crowded as CLW Beach.
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  • Darren D.
    Darren DedoOctober 10, 2016
    Great beach not that busy on weekdays.
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  • Debbie D.
    Debbie DoyonJanuary 29, 2011
    Best tuna melt around!! Great fries!! Then work it off by going kayaking in the mangroves. Then we enjoyed a cold beer on the deck! Gotta love Florida...
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  • Robert
    RobertApril 9, 2011
    Beautiful place to just lay down and relax or go shelling! Saw 4 dolphins VERY near to the shore! One even almost jumped clear out the water!!
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  • Visit St. Pete / Clearwater
    Find a special seashell for that special someone. Check in with a photo of your best find and use #WhereSummerRocks.
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  • Kandy R.heart icon on user image
    Kandy RutherfordNovember 9, 2014
    Quiet beach with good shelling.
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  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael MangumAugust 21, 2015
    Really nice spot to sit and read a book.
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  • Angus W.
    Angus WoodburyMarch 10, 2014
    Nice 2.5 mile trail plus beach to walk
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  • Kellys-Chic A Boom R.
    Gorgeous Beach, tons of shells on the North end
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  • Brenden C.
    Brenden ChandlerJune 28, 2019
    Beautiful scenery
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  • Chris P.
    Chris PetersonNovember 11, 2010
    Best place to canoe or kayak to and collect sea shells anywhere in Florida!
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  • Lele D.
    Lele DAugust 19, 2010
    Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen!!! Take the first boat and be prepared to see dolphins!!
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  • Ashley B.
    Ashley BurnsApril 8, 2011
    Best beach around!! Love kayaking here.
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  • $ŦEPҤλ₦łE V.
    $ŦEPҤλ₦łE VJune 12, 2012
    Great place to picnic
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  • Alyonchick M.heart icon on user image
    Alyonchick MogilevOctober 3, 2014
    Beautiful!
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  • Srini D.
    Srini DatlaJuly 27, 2013
    Awesome beach
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  • Doug H.
    Doug HApril 3, 2011
    Bring a pail and collect sea shells!
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  • Ashley A.
    Ashley AJune 8, 2010
    The currents on the north end will tear you up!!
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  • Bob Z.
    Bob ZadJune 14, 2012
    kayaking here
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