While Dunedin (pronounced DONE-EE-DIN) has a small town image,
it is actually a bustling city of 37,000 residents. One of the oldest towns
on the West
Coast of Florida, it has a wooded and subtropical setting with almost
four miles of picturesque waterfront, a relaxed lifestyle, and activities
for
all likes and ages, making Dunedin a truly delightful place to live
or visit.
Dunedin offers something for everyone. A quaint and active downtown, beautiful
parks, recreational activities for all ages, history, culture, educational
opportunities, a wide range of housing choices, and much more. Begin your
exploration with a visit to the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, located at
the west end of downtown, 301 Main Street, in its beautiful, historic building,
for the information you’ll need to discover Dunedin.
The Dunedin area enjoys near perfect weather, with an average summer high
of 80 degrees and a winter low of 62 degrees. Average rainfall is 50 inches
per year with the usual summertime afternoon showers.
Just off the coast of Dunedin, the community is able to boast
of two of its most unique assets, Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands. Honeymoon
Island
State Park is less than a five-minute drive from the mainland, and
offers a natural getaway for boating, swimming, fishing, picnics, and nature
exploration.
Caladesi Island State Park, accessible to the public by ferry from
Honeymoon Island or by private boat, has consistently been named one of
Florida’s
top ten beaches. Along the Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island, within
the protected waters of St. Joseph Sound, you will find all the sun and
fun activities such as windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing,
or just relaxing and listening to the surf.