Honeymoon Island State Park shoreline

Honeymoon Island State Park

Dunedin

A long barrier island with a pet beach, a nature trail and a north end that collects shells on a west wind.

Photo: Christopher Hollis · Public domain

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2.7 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 6 mph E wind pushing onshore, 0.7 ft seas, 0.62 in of rain expected.

Best window 4:23 PM – 6:53 PM

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Conditions

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Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Honeymoon Island.

Where it is

Dunedin

Tides

  • Low

    5:53 PM

    0.427 ft

  • High

    12:51 AM

    1.793 ft

  • Low

    3:25 AM

    1.601 ft

  • High

    10:26 AM

    3.167 ft

  • Low

    7:15 PM

    0.163 ft

  • High

    11:50 AM

    3.29 ft

  • Low

    8:23 PM

    -0.096 ft

  • High

    4:11 AM

    2.065 ft

What people find here

  • ShellsExcellent

    North end is one of the best shell beaches in Pinellas.

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  • Shark teethPoor
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  • FossilsFair

    Occasional fossil fragments in the coarse sand.

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  • Sea glassGood
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  • Sand dollarsGood
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  • Tidepool lifePoor
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Search guidance

Drive to the north lot and walk toward the pointSearch the wrack line after a west windCheck for living animals inside shells before keeping them

Rules and ethics

  • No live shelling

    Florida law prohibits taking live shellfish, including live queen and horse conch, in many areas. Check every shell for a living animal and return it to the water.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • State park collecting limits

    Florida State Parks limit removal of natural material. Take only unoccupied loose shells and leave plants, driftwood and wildlife in place.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • Sea turtle nesting season

    From May through October, nesting is active. Fill in holes, flatten sand castles, remove gear at night and keep white lights off the beach.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before collecting.

Access points

  • Honeymoon Island State Park main access

    Several lots along the park drive · 8:00 a.m. until sundown · Included with admission · Paved path and beach wheelchair access

Practical info

Parking
Several lots along the park drive
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Allowed
Fee
Included with admission