One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of unspoiled beach to explore lapped by clear, calm Gulf water along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.

When looking skyward, eagles, osprey and great horned owls can be seen, while ground animals include gopher tortoises, raccoons and armadillos.

The state park has showers, restrooms, a café that serves food and drinks and a concession that rents bicycles, kayaks, beach chairs and umbrellas.

We will spend the morning enjoying the beach and then visit downtown Dunedin for lunch. (lunch purchase on your own- suggestions will be given.)

*Downtown Dunedin is optional. We will provide pickup at 3:15 pm for anyone who would like to stay at the beach.

You are welcome to bring a cooler on board with you. We recommend bringing plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen.

*TERMS: In the event of rain or bad weather, no refunds will be issued. Rain date will be: October 20, 2026.

Itinerary:

7:30 am- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)

7:50 am- Depart Brownwood - located behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)

10:00 am- Approximate arrival time at Honeymoon Island, FL

1:15 pm- Depart for Dunedin, FL

3:15 pm- Pick Up at Honeymoon Island for anyone who stayed

3:30 pm- Pick Up in Downtown Dunedin

5:30 pm- Approximate arrival time back in The Villages

Price includes transportation, bus driver tip and one bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.

Day Trip purchase is non-refundable but is transferrable to another person.