Vanessa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A family of spider monkeys are the only inhabitants of Monkey Island, a tiny chunk of land sitting in the Homosassa River. Customers dining at the Florida Cracker, or hanging out at the Monkey Bar, enjoy ringside seats to sometimes wild offshore antics. Monkeys climb on platforms, swing from ropes, and clamber around the base of a small lighthouse.
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Monkey Island
A family of spider monkeys are the only inhabitants of Monkey Island, a tiny chunk of land sitting in the Homosassa River. Customers dining at the Florida Cracker, or hanging out at the Monkey Bar, enjoy ringside seats to sometimes wild offshore antics. Monkeys climb on platforms, swing from ropes, and clamber around the base of a small lighthouse.
Food scene
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River RdThe Freezer Tiki Bar
5590 S Boulevard DrCedar River Seafood
804 US-41Seagrass Waterfront & Tiki Bar
10386 W Halls River RdSwim With Manatees
Swim with manatees / Fishing Charters Crystal River
308 W Halls River RdScalloping
Book your charter with an experienced captain with will cruise you out into the Gulf of Mexico to the clear, shallow waters of the scalloping grounds. Most captains will provide you with everything you need to collect these delicious little mollusks. Many local restaurants will cook your catch if you bring in the cleaned scallops, guaranteeing a tasty dinner!
Scalloping Charters In Homosassa
Meet the Mermaids
Meet the Beautiful Mermaids and Merman and watch their show! See and Touch starfish and stingrays! Mini Dwarf SeaHorses! This place is tons of fun for the family.
Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy