Tarpon Bayou Retreat’s Guidebook
Nearby beaches
These beach are easy to get to when you are staying in Tarpon Springs... we love each of them!
Great place for family picnics and to catch a beautiful sunset. Don't miss the First Thursday of the Month free concerts... listen to music as the sun sets!
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Sunset Beach
1800 Gulf RdGreat place for family picnics and to catch a beautiful sunset. Don't miss the First Thursday of the Month free concerts... listen to music as the sun sets!
Huge Park with everything from Beach, Wooded areas Picnic Shelters, Grills, Playground.
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Howard Park Beach
Howard Park CausewayHuge Park with everything from Beach, Wooded areas Picnic Shelters, Grills, Playground.
Honeymoon Island is a secluded state park that is perfect for those seeking privacy and tranquility. It’s one of the most popular parks in Florida, with a pristine shoreline highlighted by crystal clear waters. Spend your days sunbathing and shell collecting, or take a walk along the three-mile nature trail full of osprey, bald eagle, and great horned owls. Close the day by catching a stunning sunset and it will be an experience that is surely hard to beat.
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Honeymoon Island
Honeymoon Island is a secluded state park that is perfect for those seeking privacy and tranquility. It’s one of the most popular parks in Florida, with a pristine shoreline highlighted by crystal clear waters. Spend your days sunbathing and shell collecting, or take a walk along the three-mile nature trail full of osprey, bald eagle, and great horned owls. Close the day by catching a stunning sunset and it will be an experience that is surely hard to beat.
Vibe: Serene and pristine. Caladesi is accessible only by public ferry or private boat. However, there’s a convenient marina and concession near the white sands and maritime hammocks. What to Do: Drift away from the popular areas. The tip of the island is good for shelling, and on the inland side, you might lock eyes with an osprey.
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Caladesi Island State Park
Vibe: Serene and pristine. Caladesi is accessible only by public ferry or private boat. However, there’s a convenient marina and concession near the white sands and maritime hammocks. What to Do: Drift away from the popular areas. The tip of the island is good for shelling, and on the inland side, you might lock eyes with an osprey.
Nearby Parks
Take a walk along the bayou. Beautiful historic homes and in the winter you run into a manatee or 10. This is also a nice place to play tennis or use the play ground. At christamas there is a boat parade and the luminary lighting. It’s also the site of the largest epiphany celebration in the country in January. Check the calendar for other events.
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Craig Park
100 Library LnTake a walk along the bayou. Beautiful historic homes and in the winter you run into a manatee or 10. This is also a nice place to play tennis or use the play ground. At christamas there is a boat parade and the luminary lighting. It’s also the site of the largest epiphany celebration in the country in January. Check the calendar for other events.
Amazing nature trails and walk-abouts , where seeing alligators in their natural habitat is quite frequent .
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A. L. Andersonin puisto
39699 US Hwy 19 NAmazing nature trails and walk-abouts , where seeing alligators in their natural habitat is quite frequent .
Fred Howard Park is a popular beach and nature preserve located on the north end of Tampa Bay's barrier islands. The Park is connected by a mile-long causeway. In addition to allowing visitors access to white sand expanses, the Park offers protection to endangered Florida habitat and wildlife. Visitors are likely to catch glimpses of local wildlife, including nesting ospreys and eagles as well as dolphins and manatees. Amenities include picnic areas and playgrounds.
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Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrFred Howard Park is a popular beach and nature preserve located on the north end of Tampa Bay's barrier islands. The Park is connected by a mile-long causeway. In addition to allowing visitors access to white sand expanses, the Park offers protection to endangered Florida habitat and wildlife. Visitors are likely to catch glimpses of local wildlife, including nesting ospreys and eagles as well as dolphins and manatees. Amenities include picnic areas and playgrounds.
Brooker Creek Preserve is approximately 8700 acres, and the largest natural area in Pinellas County. It consists primarily of forested wetlands and pine flatwoods. Bordered by dense urban development, the Preserve provides both a unique refuge for native flora and fauna as well as an opportunity for citizens to explore the natural beauty of wild Florida. The Preserve also serves to protect a significant portion of the Brooker Creek Watershed. A complex of hiking and equestrian trails provide visitors an opportunity to explore the Preserve’s many ecosystems.
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Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center
3940 Keystone RdBrooker Creek Preserve is approximately 8700 acres, and the largest natural area in Pinellas County. It consists primarily of forested wetlands and pine flatwoods. Bordered by dense urban development, the Preserve provides both a unique refuge for native flora and fauna as well as an opportunity for citizens to explore the natural beauty of wild Florida. The Preserve also serves to protect a significant portion of the Brooker Creek Watershed. A complex of hiking and equestrian trails provide visitors an opportunity to explore the Preserve’s many ecosystems.
River Front Shopping and Sightseeing
This little tourist area is a must see. Amazing restaurants, an aquarium where you can pet the sting rays, and daily and nightly cruises. This historic areas is one of the largest Greek communities outside of Greece with a sponge diving and shrimping industry.
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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdThis little tourist area is a must see. Amazing restaurants, an aquarium where you can pet the sting rays, and daily and nightly cruises. This historic areas is one of the largest Greek communities outside of Greece with a sponge diving and shrimping industry.
Visit the World Famous Spongeorama museum and learn about the rich history of Tarpon Springs, the Sponge Docks, and the Sponge Industry. Find out just what a sponge is and where they come from while relaxing in the small, free air conditioned movie theater. The museum and movie are both FREE attractions and are a perfect introduction to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. After the movie you can enjoy shopping in the sponge and gift shop. Pick up all of those must have unique Florida and Greek gifts and souvenirs.
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Sponge Factory
15 Dodecanese BlvdVisit the World Famous Spongeorama museum and learn about the rich history of Tarpon Springs, the Sponge Docks, and the Sponge Industry. Find out just what a sponge is and where they come from while relaxing in the small, free air conditioned movie theater. The museum and movie are both FREE attractions and are a perfect introduction to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. After the movie you can enjoy shopping in the sponge and gift shop. Pick up all of those must have unique Florida and Greek gifts and souvenirs.
Fun things to do for both adults & kids
If you like arcades, then this will be a fun stop. It’s a one charge and you play as long as you want and as much as you want. This play is a hit with the kids and gamers.
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Replay Amusement Museum
119 E Tarpon AveIf you like arcades, then this will be a fun stop. It’s a one charge and you play as long as you want and as much as you want. This play is a hit with the kids and gamers.
The popular Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail is an urban rail-trail with about 75,000 users each month, including bikers, walkers, joggers, and skateboarders. spans multiple Pinellas County cities, linking parks, coastal areas, and residential neighborhoods. Originally running from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, the trail has been extended (now 53 miles) as part of an evolving Pinellas Trail Loop. The Pinellas Trail also is the westernmost segment of the 250-mile Florida Coast to Coast Trail.
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Bike Trail 🚲
Fred Marquis Pinellas TrailThe popular Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail is an urban rail-trail with about 75,000 users each month, including bikers, walkers, joggers, and skateboarders. spans multiple Pinellas County cities, linking parks, coastal areas, and residential neighborhoods. Originally running from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, the trail has been extended (now 53 miles) as part of an evolving Pinellas Trail Loop. The Pinellas Trail also is the westernmost segment of the 250-mile Florida Coast to Coast Trail.
Lovely place to learn the rich history of Tarpon Springs. The museum docents are friendly and knowledgeable. The little gift shop has many books on local history and best of all Museum entrance and tour is free. Don't miss this little gem.
Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum
160 East Tarpon AvenueLovely place to learn the rich history of Tarpon Springs. The museum docents are friendly and knowledgeable. The little gift shop has many books on local history and best of all Museum entrance and tour is free. Don't miss this little gem.
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
600 E Klosterman RdFishing and Boating
An ABSOLUTE must see weather permitting!! Only accessible by boat! Secret spot for locals! Swimming, snorkeling, shell collecting, picnicking, crystal clear water, dogs permitted. Absolutely no amentities. It's an island but hundreds of boats dock around it, people hang out in the water, grill on their boats or on the island, listening to music and enjoying the beauty, sand, sun and fun!
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Anclote Key Preserve State Park
1959 West 47th StreetAn ABSOLUTE must see weather permitting!! Only accessible by boat! Secret spot for locals! Swimming, snorkeling, shell collecting, picnicking, crystal clear water, dogs permitted. Absolutely no amentities. It's an island but hundreds of boats dock around it, people hang out in the water, grill on their boats or on the island, listening to music and enjoying the beauty, sand, sun and fun!
The Anclote River, running for 29 miles near Tarpon Springs, Florida flows westward towards the Gulf of Mexico from its source of creeks and springs inland. The river is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. Anclote River is home to the sponging and fishing industries of Tarpon Springs.
Anclote River
The Anclote River, running for 29 miles near Tarpon Springs, Florida flows westward towards the Gulf of Mexico from its source of creeks and springs inland. The river is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. Anclote River is home to the sponging and fishing industries of Tarpon Springs.
This beach is at the mouth of the Anclote River. Shaded beach area, plenty of parking and picnic areas. Boat ramp.
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Anclote River Park
1119 Baillies Bluff RoadThis beach is at the mouth of the Anclote River. Shaded beach area, plenty of parking and picnic areas. Boat ramp.
Lake Tarpon
Food scene
These are just a few of our favorites.
Dimitri's on the Water
690 Dodecanese BlvdTarpon Turtle Grill & Marina
1513 Lake Tarpon AveRusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
937 Dodecanese BlvdLocated on Pinellas Bike Trail.
2 for 1 Fish & Chips on Tuesday.
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Tarpon Tavern
21 N Safford AveLocated on Pinellas Bike Trail.
2 for 1 Fish & Chips on Tuesday.
The Original Mama Maria's Greek Cuisine
503 N Pinellas AveMr Souvlaki
802 N Pinellas AveLittle Thai Cafe
1810 S Pinellas AveOlive The World Bistro
24 Hibiscus StLive music throughout week - Check out their calendar
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Frenchy's Outpost Bar and Grill
466 Causeway BlvdLive music throughout week - Check out their calendar
Next door to Tarpon Tavern... downtown along Pinellas Bike Trail
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Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro
17 N Safford AveNext door to Tarpon Tavern... downtown along Pinellas Bike Trail
Golf
Tarpon Springs Golf Course
1310 Pinellas Ave