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Central West Florida Attractions

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Central West Florida Attractions

A roseate spoonbill in the Gulf of Mexico.

© Clearwater CVB.
Award-winning sugar-sand beaches have always been the attractions that draw visitors to Central West Florida. Frankly, nothing else compares or even runs a close second to nature in this part of the state.

If you desire the glitz of Miami or the fantasy of Disney, gear yourselves up for a long drive across the state: Disney is about 100 miles away and Miami is approximately 270 miles away.

Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Petersburg are the major cities in Central West Florida closest to Honeymoon Island. Should you come to this part of the state and tire of the beaches or the weather turns cold or rainy, you can always explore the following attractions before you head home.

Top 3 Clearwater Attractions

Top 3 Tampa Attractions

Top 3 St. Petersburg Attractions

Flying to Honeymoon Island

The closest airports to Honeymoon Island are Tampa and St. Pete.

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