Honeymoon Island State ... The northern part of the island has plenty of sand, but conservation is the keyword here. There are multiple hiking trails and mangroves for paddling, but no parking ...

"I guess you could say we have it all," said Krulder, who not only works but also lives on Honeymoon Island, "… great water, beautiful beaches, a fantastic nature trail … what's not to love?" ...

Honeymoon Island has been home to many groups, from the Tocobaga tribe to the Spanish explorers in 1530. There have been pirates, traders and fishermen. It was first known on the map as Sand ...

Although guests can now drive to Honeymoon Island by car, some arrive via bicycle (the island is reachable via the Pinellas Trail rail trail), plus there’s a new bike path within the state park.

One of the most beloved state parks in Florida, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a 3-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.

Keep in mind that due to significant storm damage, much of Honeymoon Island remains closed, including the Oasis Beach and bicycle trail, North Beach and bicycle trail, picnic area, Osprey Trail ...

One of those is Honeymoon Island State Park and its two-and-a-half mile Osprey Nature Trail. If you've never paid a visit, now might be a good time - the trail is currently home to a nesting pair ...