Why Lizzy Loves Food love’s Living in a Small Town in Dunedin Florida is why everyone else loves living here too. They love the beaches but the main reason is the people are very kind.

I must admit coming from DC it is a big difference and the first thing you notice is how polite and friendly a scoop of kindness that surrounds this small town. Let me share with you my favorite things about Dunedin Florida which will make you want to live here too.

Let me just say this is not your typical small town just so you know, it is filled with people from everywhere and a population of a little over 36,000.

There is no traffic downtown although the locals seem to think so, Honeymoon Island is definitely bumper-to-bumper so get there early. If you’re like me, I prefer sundown and the sunset with the cool breeze coming into the shore.

Places To Enjoy

Beaches

Honeymoon and neighboring Caladesi Island were originally part of a large barrier island that split in half during a major hurricane in 1921.

The waterway between the islands is known as Hurricane Pass and the best part is you can only get to Caladesi Island by foot or by boat which is pretty cool to do.

The best part about Honeymoon Island it is part of the park system so no commerical property will be built any time soon.

Honeymoon Island State ParkAddress: 1 Causeway Blvd
Dunedin, FL 34698
Phone: (727) 241-6106

Sunset

The sunsets have surprised me the most about living in this small town. Keep in mind I was just looking for a house that I could afford with my dog having a backyard to play and of course if I had a hurricane come by, I would not flood! The sunset downtown came as a surprise one night and boy it just lite the sky with sunset colors.

We now take a spin to our favorite area on Victoria Dr Dunedin, Florida, and Daisy (Our Dog) seems just as surprised as she looks out to the ocean. After the sunset is over we usually order fish and chips to take home. There you have it, friends, that is our Friday night date during Covid.

One of the things that some people do in the area is do a sunset tour or rent a boat. If you’re lucky and can afford it, buying a boat is very popular around here and I can see why at sunset.

Fishing & Sailing

If you love the water? This is the place to go sailing and fishing on the weekend or on your day off. One of the main reasons that I moved to Dunedin was, that we would be close to the water as I did in Fort Lauderdale when I lived there.

We don’t own a boat but Dunedin makes it easy to rent a boat or become a member at the boat club. Here are a few places that I have tried and liked the services.

Parks

Another popular activity in this small town is bike riding and you will see why once your Dunedin. The bike trails go right threw the parks which there are plenty around here.

The best part of the parks in the area is the number of trails for walking, playgrounds for the kids, and the best dog walking park has got to be Honeymoon Island State Park for your furry friend.

Golf

Dunedin Isles Golf Club Golf Course is a national historic site in Florida, located at Dunedin in Pinellas County. It was not until 2014 that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The course was designed by famous architect Donald Ross. It opened 93 years ago in 1927 on New Year’s Day as a municipal course, It was acquired by the PGA of America in 1944 and renamed “PGA National Golf Club.”

The PGA of America moved its national offices from Chicago to Dunedin in 1956 but sold its holdings in the course back to the city in 1962. It wasn’t until 1965 that PGA of America relocated its offices to Palm Beach Gardens Florida.

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Contact
Dunedin Golf Club
1050 Palm Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698
Tel: 727-733-2134
Email: [email protected]

Toronto Blue Jay

If you love baseball don’t forget to stop by and watch the Blue Jay’s spring practice.

Just walk to the stadium from Main Street and enjoy the game! Buy Tickets >Toronto Blue Jay

What’s in Town

Main Street Shopping

The heart of this small town in Dunedin Florida is Main Street. It is covered with shops, restaurants, and breweries for a cold beer.

The best part is that everyone is friendly, happy, and inviting.

Year Round Festivals

Dunedin hosts many events throughout the year which is enjoyed by locals and tourists that come to visit. It fills the town with excitement and brings the community together to enjoy the yearly events.

The festivals are posted on Dunedin Events with dates each year. Here is a list of the events that come up yearly and around the month the festivals take place.

Dunedin Mardi Gras – February
Dunedin Wines The Blues – November
Dunedin Orange Festival – July
Seafood Festival – March
Highland Games & Festival – November
Craft Beer Festival – November

Dunedin Art Center

Dunedin Fine Art Center has a little for everyone which is a great place to take an art class or see an art exhibit. They have regular events that take place and a cafe to enjoy a bite to eat with friends.

The Dunedin Fine Art Center offers a little something for everyone!

1143 Michigan Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698 – USA
727.298.3322

Golf Carts Driving

Can we talk about the Golf Cart Driving here??? This is the highlight of living in this small town, golf cart driving in style. Everyone it seems, except for me and Jeff, owns a highly decorated golf cart to zoom by the designated streets for weekend fun going to downtown Main Street.

One-off the main popularity of this town is the golf cart driving around here. We live by one of the popular golf cart streets heading downtown so, we see all the excitement on the weekends. The best part is the Golf Cart Christmas Parade, yes you guessed it, decorated Santa Shed golf cart.

It’s a trail of golf carts playing Christmas music and crowds of people lined up on the street just like a street parade. I was amazed at the crowd lining up around my house to view this unique parade that brings Christmas Joy to all the neighbors.

Get the Golf Cart Map >> GIS Map

Places to Eat & Drink

One of the things that make a place great is the food it has to offer. In general, people always remember if they liked the food in a town they visited and will only recommend what they loved.

Dunedin is no exception, that was the first thing people recommended on where to go for a bite to eat.

Restaurants Near Me

Now you will be surprised at how many restaurants they have in this small town but the food is fabulous so far I can’t say that I have had a bad bite but so far these are my favorite and at the top of my list.

Ohana Cafe – health-conscious/vegan/gluten-free
Happi China – Chinese
Wildflower Cafe – Breakfast & Lunch with a Market
Ozona Blue – seafood
Tony’s Pizza – Italian
The Lucky Dill – New York Deli style
The Art Smart Cafe – best coffee!
Jenson Brothers Seafood – fresh seafood
Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant – English-style food
Strachan’s Ice Cream – ice cream

Brewery Near Me

I’m not much of a beer drinker but if you like a cool refreshing beer in the summertime or during football season, this is the place to be during that time.

With plenty of breweries around, the problem usually is which one should I go to because of the large selection of wonderful tasty cold beer.

Services

Here are some of the services that I use in the area that have made my life a little easier. When I need a little pampering or just need to look a little better than my CovidComa Look that is becoming very popular around the world, as I can tell on Instagram.

Salon Near Me

Salon 1738
Tel: 813-330-6599
25973 US Highway 19N Suite 117, Clearwater, FL, 33763

Nail Salon Near Me

BTV Nails
Tel: 727-736-8782
County Rd 1, Dunedin, FL 34698

And let’s not forget Daisy and our furry friends, because even they need a little beauty treatment from time to time!

Dog Grooming Near Me

Pet Styles by Jennifer
Tel: (727) 736-2468
1153 Main St #103, Dunedin, FL 34698

Veterinary Near Me

Paws and Claws Animal Medical Center
Tel: (727) 953-6588
812 Louden Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698

Home Renovations

When we bought our new home we ended up needing to do some work to clear up the problems that we encountered. So I started looking to see who could do some work in Dunedin Florida, the rest we did ourselves.

I have to say it wasn’t easy to find people qualified people but we finally did after interviewing at least 40 different companies. I assure you it became a full-time job for me.

Walking Tour

The first question I get is what’s the weather like. Sunny for about 70 percent of the year and the weather is pretty much two seasons. Hot for six months of the year and then fall temperature for the other six months. Hope you enjoyed the post about seeing what I now call my hometown. If you are ever in the area, here is a walking tour that I have done many times in Dunedin Florida. Enjoy!

FLORIDA TRAVEL GUIDES

RECIPES FROM FLORIDA

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