Wade in to Your Adventure

Seaside Treasures

On pristine Caladesi Island, where seabirds outnumber people most days, be soothed by the music of their calls and the murmur of gentle waves. See iridescent seashells shine with the colors of the ocean. Arrive by ferry or paddle by kayak from Honeymoon Island State Park and then take a long walk along water’s edge. You may find yourself blissfully alone.

Tiny-yet-perfect coquina shells should be gathered gently. A spectrum of colors swirls through each shell—something that is apparent only up-close, when placed atop palms. On the beaches of St. Pete/Clearwater, lucky visitors may see hundreds of live coquinas surfing in on waves, then comically turning on end to dive into the soft sand.