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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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Shelling at Honeymoon Island State Park

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

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

Best tide
Low 9:24 AM
Parking
Several lots along the park drive
Restrooms
Yes
Fee
Included with admission

Worth looking for here: Shells.

Found something you can't place? Identify it free from a photo, or compare it in the shell identification guide.

Conditions

Weather
Overcast
Air
80°F
Water
89°F
Wind
ENE 1 mph
Waves
0.5 ft
Rain (24h)
0.04 in

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

Where it is

Dunedin

Tides

  • High

    3:45 AM

    2.796 ft

  • Low

    9:24 AM

    1.274 ft

  • High

    3:15 PM

    3.424 ft

  • Low

    10:06 PM

    0.682 ft

  • High

    3:59 AM

    2.98 ft

  • Low

    10:02 AM

    0.966 ft

  • High

    3:55 PM

    3.451 ft

  • Low

    10:33 PM

    0.771 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

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