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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3.5 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 6 mph SSW wind blowing offshore, 1.3 ft seas.
Best window 8:41 PM – 11:11 PM
BeachNut estimateShelling 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 point
- Search the wrack line after a west wind
- Check for living animals inside shells before keeping them
- Best tide
- Low 10:11 PM
- 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
- Clear
- Air
- 74°F
- Water
- 77°F
- Wind
- NW 6 mph
- Waves
- 1.1 ft
- Rain (24h)
- 0.00 in
Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Honeymoon Island.
Where it is
Dunedin
Tides
What people find here
- ShellsExcellent
North end is one of the best shell beaches in Pinellas.
BeachNut estimate - Shark teethPoorBeachNut estimate
- FossilsFair
Occasional fossil fragments in the coarse sand.
BeachNut estimate - Sea glassGoodBeachNut estimate
- Sand dollarsGoodBeachNut estimate
- Tidepool lifePoorBeachNut estimate
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.
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.
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.
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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