Caladesi Island State Park

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Top 4% of attractions in Tampa Bay Area
8 / 10

3 expert reviews

“Quiet, secluded, and still wild, this 3½-mile-long barrier island is one of the best shelling beaches on the Gulf Coast, second only to Sanibel.”

– Fodor's

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"Just south of Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island State Park ranks at the top of national surveys for best natural beaches." Full review
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"Three miles of beaches with enough mollusk shells and sand dollars to lure collectors; a three-mile nature trail through tropical mangrove forests; and three miles of paddling trails."