Caladesi Island Beach Florida

Caladesi Island State Park

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Caladesi Island State Park is located on one of Florida's barrier islands and offers boat camping only. It has over 2000 acres of beautiful nature and offers …

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Sep 23, 2024
What an amazing find a quick 15 min boat ride to the Island by purchasing a ticket at the ticket booth once inside the Caladesi state park. Water was great lovely beach walk many shell finds. Water… Full review by Adventures68
Sep 4, 2024
Had a great beach day here. We paid $6 to enter the park and then got the ferry over to the island for the day. This cost around $100 for 6 adults. It was gorgeous - soft sand, very clean and quiet. … Full review by Reviewsbymom
Jul 29, 2024
You pay to get into the park, and then you pay to take a boat to the island. The facilities on the island were in great condition, the staff in the shop were very friendly. If you are looking for a… Full review by Guide10365376493
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The natural beauty of Caladesi is breathtaking with its pristine water and sugar-white sand providing the ideal spot for swimming, shell co…
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Questions & answers

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Can you take your own foldable beach chairs and umbrella onto the ferry to the island?
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Yes
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Answer by Merci D · Oct 11, 2024
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whats the longest time you can stay on the island?
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You can stay all day. There are signs posted on the island. I believe closing time is 8pm. It really depends on if you take the ferry over, rent kayaks or paddle/boat over. We stayed for …
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You can stay all day. There are signs posted on the island. I believe closing time is 8pm. It really depends on if you take the ferry over, rent kayaks or paddle/boat over. We stayed for 4 hours and that was plenty of time for us.
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What is the chance of seeing a rattlesnake? Are people seeing them on the beach or hiking?
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Umm I saw one soon as I got off the ferry
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Am I safe during a prescribed fire?
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Fire Managers and Burn Bosses in the Florida Park Service spend time planning and prepping prior to implementing a prescribed fire to ensure both public and firefighter safety.
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Plan on staying four hours when using the ferry
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Pets aren't allowed on the beach, but they are allowed in the park area
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Please take only photos and leave only footprints
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Beach lovers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing
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The gradual slope of the sea bottom makes this a good spot for novice swimmers and kids
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It is a nature sanctuary so there are few amenities and is only reachable by boat
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Get away from the crowds at this quiet off the grid beach that feels like a deserted island
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If you're planning to spend a whole day, pack lots of water and a picnic lunch
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Dig your toes in the sand along the three miles of pristine coastline and soak up the coastal breeze
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A 110-slip marina is available for those who come by their own boat
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The park is accessible by boat or ferry
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Picnic tables and shelters are located near the beach, and picnic pavilions can be reserved for a fee
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The state park can be walked to via Clearwater Beach from the south
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Fees $6. 00 per boat for up to 8 people, $2. 00 for each additional person. $2. 00 per kayaker
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Paddling a kayak trail through the narrows and mangroves is another approach to see the wild side of florida
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Check their website for details and fees
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It is a popular destination for saltwater fishing, swimming and snorkeling
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