Dunedin
About Dunedin
Nestled on the shores of St. Joseph sound, Dunedin has become an international sensation among travelers. Unique in every aspect, from shopping on Main St. to relaxing on Caladesi Island (number one beach in America 2008) to enjoying waterfront dining near the city’s quaint Marina district. Known for its vibrant art scene, quaint galleries and lively downtown the city also hosts 25 festivals annually.
Voted “Best Little Walking Town in America” by Walking Magazine, one feels they have returned home to small town America in Dunedin. The Pinellas Bike Trail a 37 mile trail, snaking its way through the county, runs through the heart of downtown. For the history buffs, a must stop and see, is the Historical Museum in the heart of downtown..
The active downtown more than 100 privately owned shops, restaurants, bars and pubs, boutiques, art galleries, antiques stores, and more. A marina and several hotels and bed & breakfasts are also within easy walking distance of downtown, which hosts numerous arts and crafts festivals, parades, concerts, farmers markets, and other events every year all along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Dunedin’s Caladesi Island State Park, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s coastline. The park is accessible only by boat from top ranked State Park in the State of Florida Honeymoon Island State Park. There you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing and fishing. Nature-lovers can view wildlife while walking an interior nature trail or paddling the 3-mile kayak trail through the mangroves and bay. “Dunedin may be the Tampa Bay area’s best-kept secret,” says Coastal Living Magazine.
The city-owned Dunedin Marina has 194 boat slips and is one of the finest municipal marinas on the West Coast of Florida. The marina is located on the intercoastal waterway between Dunedin Causeway and Clearwater Causeways. It is home to the Dunedin Boat Club, one of Florida’s oldest Sailing Clubs.