WHAT SETS IT APART: A world away, Caladesi Island transports you to a pristine, unabated natural paradise. RECENT BUZZ: It was named Dr. Beach’s No. 2 spot in the U.S. in 2022. WHERE TO STAY: Camping is not allowed, but boaters can dock overnight; a reservation with the Florida State Parks office is required. WHERE TO PLAY: Rent a kayak from Sail Honeymoon on the Dunedin Causeway. Row through a mesmerizing mangrove tunnel, or follow a 3-mile trail lined by saw palmettos and palms to the early 19th-century Henry Scharrer Homestead Ruins. Cafe Caladesi serves food from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. WHAT THE LOCALS KNOW: Get there by foot across a remote landbridge at the top tip of North Clearwater Beach, but you must pay for admission after arrival. Honeymoon Island, where the Caladesi Island Ferry docks, gets you there by boat. Caladesi Island VISITSPC .COM 29
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