Central West Coast Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

walking down the bridge of Baker park in Naples Florida in southwest Florida public park
walking down the bridge of Baker park in Naples Florida in southwest Florida public park
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A view of the karst window from inside the Devil's Den Spring. The cave has an underwater spring that stays at 72 degrees year round. You can snorkel or scuba dive inside. So far this has been my favorite experience in Florida!
Visiting the manatees at Three Sisters Springs. The water is stunning and you can even snorkel with them. The manatees come to the springs in the winter since the water temperature stays at 74 degrees.

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Where to stay in Central West Coast Florida

Beautiful spring water, perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding!

Weeki Wachee

Unique features of Weeki Wachee include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Weeki Wachee Springs or Weeki Wachee Springs State Park while you're exploring the area.

Weeki Wachee
Crystal River is a coastal city in western Florida. Kings Bay, which is fed by springs, is home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, sheltering manatees year-round.

Springs at Kings Bay

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Springs at Kings Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park.

Springs at Kings Bay
UAV shot of neighborhood near Clearwater Florida with cityscape and green environment by drone

Trinity

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Trinity. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Lake Tarpon and Silver Dollar Golf Club are a few top sights nearby.

Trinity
Aerial view of residential suburbs with private homes located on gulf coast near wildlife wetlands with green vegetation on sea shore.

Gulf Harbors

Though Gulf Harbors may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Green Key Beach and Robert K Rees Memorial Park.

Gulf Harbors
Gasparilla Pirate Festival at Tampa Florida, Ballast Point pier Tampa

Bayonet Point

Shopping, waterfront views and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Bayonet Point. Make a stop by Beacon Woods Golf Course while you're exploring.

Bayonet Point
Florida Keys Bay

Crystal Shores

While Crystal Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hunter Spring Park and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

Crystal Shores
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
614 Nw Us Highway 19 Crystal River FL
The price is AU$208 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$208
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,387 reviews)
Friendly staff. Rooms great.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Comfort Inn & Suites New Port Richey Downtown District

Comfort Inn & Suites New Port Richey Downtown District

2.5 out of 5
6206 US HWY 19 New Port Richey FL
The price is AU$205 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$205
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Port Richey. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,169 reviews)
Everything was top notch.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites New Port Richey Downtown District
Main River Mermaid Sleeps 8 kayaks for everyone. Gulf access for scalloping

Main River Mermaid Sleeps 8 kayaks for everyone. Gulf access for scalloping

Spring Hill FL
Stay at this holiday home in Weeki Wachee Gardens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayport Park Pier and Bayport Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)
Absolutely amazing with lots of wildlife - otters manatees turtles dolphins and monkeys. We felt no need to go anywhere else our entire stay. One of the few places I’d book again.

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Main River Mermaid Sleeps 8 kayaks for everyone. Gulf access for scalloping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Relax with the whole family at this cozy, peaceful place.

Relax with the whole family at this cozy, peaceful place.

2 out of 5
Dunnellon FL
Stay at this holiday home in Dunnellon. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions K.P. Hole County Park and Rainbow Springs State Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Very clean and cozy. This place is quiet, and the amenities outdoor are perfect to spend quality time with the family. Location was great for us, KP Hole walking distance, Rainbow State Park justa few minutes away. Grocery stores very close also.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Relax with the whole family at this cozy, peaceful place.
Main River Mermaid Sleeps 8 kayaks for everyone. Gulf access for scalloping

Main River Mermaid Sleeps 8 kayaks for everyone. Gulf access for scalloping

Spring Hill FL
Stay at this holiday home in Weeki Wachee Gardens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayport Park Pier and Bayport Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)
Absolutely amazing with lots of wildlife - otters manatees turtles dolphins and monkeys. We felt no need to go anywhere else our entire stay. One of the few places I’d book again.

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Main River Mermaid Sleeps 8 kayaks for everyone. Gulf access for scalloping
1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs

1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs

Homosassa FL
Stay at this cottage in Homosassa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
The cottage was very clean, quaint, and great access to the water and very close to the springs.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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