Dunedin (pronounced duh-NEE-din, after Dunedin, Scotland) is consistently voted one of Florida's most livable and most charming small cities. Its downtown features an impressive concentration of craft breweries, excellent restaurants, boutique shops, and a genuinely walkable main street — all within a 10-minute drive of beautiful Honeymoon Island State Park.
Dunedin's Craft Beer Scene
Dunedin punches way above its weight class for craft beer:
- Dunedin Brewery — Florida's oldest craft brewery (est. 1996), Scottish-influenced ales
- 7venth Sun Brewery — Award-winning experimental brewery
- Cueni Brewing Company — Belgian-inspired beers
- Soggy Bottom Brewery — Waterfront location with outstanding views
Downtown Dunedin
Main Street Dunedin is an unusually pleasant experience — genuinely walkable, with independent businesses and a community feel:
- Scottish shops and tartans (the city's heritage is proudly maintained)
- Excellent restaurants from casual to fine dining
- Farmers market on Saturdays
- Honeymoon Island State Park just 3 miles north
Honeymoon Island State Park
One of Florida's most popular and beautiful state parks:
- Four miles of Gulf beaches on a barrier island
- Nature trails through osprey rookeries
- Ferry to Caladesi Island (rated one of America's best beaches)
- Snorkeling, kayaking, and pet-friendly beach area
Getting to Dunedin
- From Clearwater: 8-10 miles, 15-20 minutes, from $35
- From TPA Airport: 25-28 miles, 35-40 minutes, from $55
- From Tampa Downtown: 30-32 miles, 40-50 minutes, from $58
- From Sarasota: 85-90 miles, 90-110 minutes, from $95
Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training
Baseball fans take note: the Toronto Blue Jays hold spring training at TD Ballpark in Dunedin every February-March. The intimate stadium (capacity ~6,000) offers one of the best spring training experiences in Florida — games are affordable, views are excellent, and you can watch major league players up close.