Megan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
So nice to walk around seeing all the animals.
There are a ton of birds, manatees, alligators, snakes and Lou the famous hippo
187 locals recommend
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast BlvdSo nice to walk around seeing all the animals.
There are a ton of birds, manatees, alligators, snakes and Lou the famous hippo
River Safari is a great way to get a taste of the area, whether it’s an airboat ride, manatee tour, scalloping outing, fishing charter, or even just renting a boat to explore the waterways on your own
17 locals recommend
River Safaris & Gulf Charters, Inc.
10823 W Yulee DrRiver Safari is a great way to get a taste of the area, whether it’s an airboat ride, manatee tour, scalloping outing, fishing charter, or even just renting a boat to explore the waterways on your own
Scalloping! The grounds are straight out the Homosassa and you can go north until you see boats, or south until you see boats. North has more shallow water scalloping earlier in the year, but later in the year we go south in about 8ft.
21 locals recommend
Chassahowitzka River Lodge
8501 W Miss Maggie DrScalloping! The grounds are straight out the Homosassa and you can go north until you see boats, or south until you see boats. North has more shallow water scalloping earlier in the year, but later in the year we go south in about 8ft.
Take in the breathtaking view at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River.
Go there during the winter, and see all of the manatees huddled in there to stay warm!
Something you definitely won’t want to miss out on
142 locals recommend
Three Sisters Springs
36 NW US-19Take in the breathtaking view at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River.
Go there during the winter, and see all of the manatees huddled in there to stay warm!
Something you definitely won’t want to miss out on
20 minute drive and your at Fort Island beach! Fun for the whole family.
We like to bring the family there in the evening with some ice cream and watch the sunset over the water
55 locals recommend
Fort Island Beach
W Fort Island Trail20 minute drive and your at Fort Island beach! Fun for the whole family.
We like to bring the family there in the evening with some ice cream and watch the sunset over the water
Food scene
The best tacos in the area are at the Wild Sassa food trailer – fresh Mahi, Tuna, Grouper, Shrimp. It’s amazing.
11 locals recommend
Wild Sassa Seafood Truck
5380 S Boulevard DrThe best tacos in the area are at the Wild Sassa food trailer – fresh Mahi, Tuna, Grouper, Shrimp. It’s amazing.
Sit waterfront at McRae’s and listen to a band every weekend night with some amazing food from the Shed.
30 locals recommend
MacRae's of Homosassa Inc
5300 S Cherokee WaySit waterfront at McRae’s and listen to a band every weekend night with some amazing food from the Shed.
Go over and watch the boats go by, at the Monkey Bar while eating gator sausage pizza, ice cream and drinking craft brew. Kids love the monkeys!
38 locals recommend
Monkey Bar
5297 S Cherokee WayGo over and watch the boats go by, at the Monkey Bar while eating gator sausage pizza, ice cream and drinking craft brew. Kids love the monkeys!
The kids LOVE Crumps! They have a pirate ship playground, great food and drinks. Sometimes you can get a ferry from McRae’s over there, but otherwise you can drive and there is plenty of parking.
74 locals recommend
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River RdThe kids LOVE Crumps! They have a pirate ship playground, great food and drinks. Sometimes you can get a ferry from McRae’s over there, but otherwise you can drive and there is plenty of parking.
Fun for the kids
Bring the kids over to Weeki Wachee State Park. So much fun for the kids and the kid in all us adults.
See the mermaid show, ride the water slide, swim, eat and have fun.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way