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What guest say

"I would never stay at a hotel again. Coconut Villas was everything the pictures show. We will definitely go again. Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island were worth going to and we will go again and again on our next visit."

- Bern Bento, New York

Caladesi Island, FL

“Dr. Beach” Names Caladesi Island America’s #1 Best Beach

Caladesi Island State Park takes the number one spot in the 18th Annual Top 10 Beaches. The ranking was produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research.

Caladesi Island is a pristine getaway beach in the Clearwater & St. Petersburg area, only 20 miles west of bustling downtown city of Tampa. Traveling to Caladesi Island is an experience in itself as it is reached by pedestrian ferry, complete with old salts telling interesting tales, or by private boat.

The bayshore is a mangrove forest of Caladesi Island State Park are a bird lover’s paradise, interlaced with kayak trails and more. The only mode of transportation on lovely Caladesi Island, is by foot over the super fine white sands. Caladesi Island come equip with a great snack bar, plenty of picnic areas and other creature comforts to enhance your island experience. Caladesi Island's grounds are also landscape are well maintained.

Lifeguards are on duty during the Caladesi Island summer beach season, but the waves are generally only measured in inches so don’t bring your surfboard. Caladesi Island is also a well-kept secret, surrounded by beauty, nature and its well-known neighbor, Honeymoon Island State Park.

While everyone is familiar with the popular Pier 60 at nearby Clearwater Beach, many of the local residents aren't aware of this lush island paradise. Caladesi Island's real attraction are its powder white sand, warm, crystal clear water and beautiful nature, all making Caladesi Island the number one beach to enjoy and experience.

This is one the best family vacation destinations not to be missed while staying at Coconut Villas Vacation Rentals.

National Healthy Beaches Campaign

Florida Online Park Guide