Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Beaches on the move The beaches along the Florida Gulf Coast are among the best loved beaches in America. The soft white sand is soothing to the feet and glows brightly in the sunshine. The pleasant nature of the sand makes the beaches famous, and the area has become a favorite vacation destination. What visitors […]

Florida Barrier Island Breakdown

Florida Barrier Island Breakdown

Barrier Islands of the Central Gulf Coast of Florida Off the Pinellas County shorelines of the Florida Gulf Coast are a series of barrier islands. It is very likely you know the names of some of them, like Clearwater Beach, or Honeymoon Island. We’ll break them all down for you, so that you too can […]

Wildest Islands on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida

Wildest Islands on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida

Clearwater Beach Day Trip Adventures #1 Islands on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida The Central Gulf Coast of Florida is known for its islands. In fact, you might already know one or two of their names without realizing it. Did you know that Clearwater Beach was an island? Most of the popular beaches along […]

Top 7 Walks at Clearwater Beach

Top 7 Walks at Clearwater Beach

7. Clearwater Beach Causeway The causeway to the beach is a long stretch between open waterways of Clearwater Harbor. The wide walking and biking path makes the trek a pleasure. A relatively tall bridge marks the border between downtown Clearwater and the Clearwater Beach causeway. Watching the boats go by from the bridge is a […]

Hurricane Pass Tidal Currents

Hurricane Pass Tidal Currents

Gulf Coast Local Secret # 6 Unique Gulf Coast Tidal Currents Hurricane Pass is located between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island off the Dunedin Causeway in Dunedin Florida. Other locations in the area also have inlets dubbed “hurricane pass,” but this one is accessible on foot along the beaches. The pass was created by a […]

Central Gulf Coast Fishing Secret

Central Gulf Coast Fishing Secret

Gulf Coast Local Secret #4 Hurricane Pass Gulf Coast Fishing Secret What is Hurricane Pass? Hurricane pass is the channel of water that flows between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island. The two islands were connected until 1921 when a hurricane dug the sand away between them. The waterway between the mainland and the barrier islands […]

Caladesi Island Kayak Trail

Caladesi Island Kayak Trail

Gulf Coast Local Secret #3 Secret Caladesi Island Kayak Trail Caladesi Island is accessible by two means, including a very long beach hike north from Clearwater Beach or by boat. The most popular means of arrival is the Caladesi Island ferry which cruises between Honeymoon Island beach and Caladesi. A fun way to arrive is […]

Secret Caladesi Island Shell Tree

Secret Caladesi Island Shell Tree

Gulf Coast Local Secret #2 What Is the Caladesi Island Shell Tree? The shell tree is a spontaneous project where people strolling northward on Clearwater Beach have hung shells and various other objects onto a tree on the shores of the barrier island . Along a hard to reach strip of white sand of the […]