Crystal River Escape Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit Three Sisters Spring where you can swim and kayak with the manatees, aka gentle sea cows.
142 locals recommend
Three Sisters Springs
36 NW US-19Visit Three Sisters Spring where you can swim and kayak with the manatees, aka gentle sea cows.
Fort Island Gulf Beach is a family friendly beach with beautiful white powdery sand, restrooms, showers and ample parking. Only 15 minutes away.
55 locals recommend
Fort Island Beach
W Fort Island TrailFort Island Gulf Beach is a family friendly beach with beautiful white powdery sand, restrooms, showers and ample parking. Only 15 minutes away.
Get to see Florida’s natural animals along with a local celebrity! Lu the Hippo! Great for a family day trip to Homosassa only 10mins away.
187 locals recommend
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast BlvdGet to see Florida’s natural animals along with a local celebrity! Lu the Hippo! Great for a family day trip to Homosassa only 10mins away.
Explore the manatee capital of the world – Crystal river by boat, followed by an amazing airboat adventure! Discover Florida’s lush scenery and unique wildlife on this immersive, full-day tour. First, head to the Crystal River area of the Gulf Coast—one of the only places in the U.S. where it’s legal to swim and snorkel with manatees. Afterwards, encounter other local wildlife, including alligators, flamingos, and more, at Homosassa Springs State Park. Finally, cap off your day with an airboat tour of the Withlacoochee River.
Know before you go
Duration: 12h
Mobile tickets accepted
Manatee Adventures
2880 N Seabreeze PointExplore the manatee capital of the world – Crystal river by boat, followed by an amazing airboat adventure! Discover Florida’s lush scenery and unique wildlife on this immersive, full-day tour. First, head to the Crystal River area of the Gulf Coast—one of the only places in the U.S. where it’s legal to swim and snorkel with manatees. Afterwards, encounter other local wildlife, including alligators, flamingos, and more, at Homosassa Springs State Park. Finally, cap off your day with an airboat tour of the Withlacoochee River.
Know before you go
Duration: 12h
Mobile tickets accepted
Tree covered land with springs, beach and playground. Great for family and kids.
67 locals recommend
Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd StTree covered land with springs, beach and playground. Great for family and kids.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
3266 N Sailboat AveCoastline area with trails and wildlife.
Only 30mins up the road to beautiful Rainbow Springs State Park! Enjoy a day tubing down the Rainbow River.
39 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Swimming Hole
19158 SW 81st Pl RdOnly 30mins up the road to beautiful Rainbow Springs State Park! Enjoy a day tubing down the Rainbow River.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial WayReal mermaids…we’ll leave it at that 😊
Food scene
Great food and beverages. Overlooks King's bay and has awesome tiki bar and tiki seating! Friday-Saturday night live music is a great way to finish the day.
63 locals recommend
Cracker's Bar & Grill
502 NW 6th StGreat food and beverages. Overlooks King's bay and has awesome tiki bar and tiki seating! Friday-Saturday night live music is a great way to finish the day.
Cute little local coffee shop. If you love supporting your local coffee places and this one will not disappoint.
11 locals recommend
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
638 N Citrus AveCute little local coffee shop. If you love supporting your local coffee places and this one will not disappoint.
Great deals, great food, any Irish drink you can think of and an awesome oyster selection. Don’t let the outside fool you, Kelly’s is a must go!
12 locals recommend
Kelly's Half Shell Pub
390 N Suncoast BlvdGreat deals, great food, any Irish drink you can think of and an awesome oyster selection. Don’t let the outside fool you, Kelly’s is a must go!
Local watering hole, known for their amazing steamed shrimp!! You will not be disappointed and it's very inexpensive. Bring cash, they do also have ATM on site. This is nothing fancy and a cool low key local experience.
89 locals recommend
The Freezer Tiki Bar
5590 S Boulevard DrLocal watering hole, known for their amazing steamed shrimp!! You will not be disappointed and it's very inexpensive. Bring cash, they do also have ATM on site. This is nothing fancy and a cool low key local experience.
The best breakfast spot in Crystal River, always packed so come early and hungry!
17 locals recommend
Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
1712 SE US Hwy 19The best breakfast spot in Crystal River, always packed so come early and hungry!
A local eatery adjacent to a seafood market serving freshly prepared fish & crab in a no frills space.
48 locals recommend
The Crab Plant
201 NW 5th StA local eatery adjacent to a seafood market serving freshly prepared fish & crab in a no frills space.
Folksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.
29 locals recommend
Cody's Original Roadhouse
305 SE US Hwy 19Folksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.
A nice restaurant for an evening out or for date night. Seafood, steaks & some Southern dishes join many wines in this renovated 1940s cottage-church.
35 locals recommend
Vintage On 5th
114 NE 5th StA nice restaurant for an evening out or for date night. Seafood, steaks & some Southern dishes join many wines in this renovated 1940s cottage-church.
Awesome old tavern that makes great drinks, try the smoked bourbon drink!
11 locals recommend
St. Johns Tavern
572 N Citrus AveAwesome old tavern that makes great drinks, try the smoked bourbon drink!
American restaurant & cafe with an all-day menu, vibrant wall murals & ample outdoor seating.
12 locals recommend
Amy's On The Avenue
539 N Citrus AveAmerican restaurant & cafe with an all-day menu, vibrant wall murals & ample outdoor seating.
Awesome outdoor tiki bar. Great drinks and bar food. Playground for kids! On the water.
74 locals recommend
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River RdAwesome outdoor tiki bar. Great drinks and bar food. Playground for kids! On the water.
Sea Salt Coffee Co.
938 North Suncoast BoulevardCute coffee shop only minutes away. Healthy options as well!