Local Guide

You had a great time kayaking and hiking Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey… Now what!?

We’re here to help! Check out this list of our favorite spots in the Port Richey, New Port Richey, and Tarpon Springs:

Good Eats

There are so many awesome spots to choose from! Here are just a few of our nearby favorites:

White sand beaches are south of the park! Here are a few:

You can’t leave Florida without picking up a souvenir, right!? These are a few of our favorite places to get gifts and bakery:

Downtown New Port Richey is only about ten minutes south of the park and has plenty of shopping and restaurants to choose from.

Be sure to check out the historic (and recently redone) Hacienda Hotel while you’re downtown. It’s perfectly pink & absolutely gorgeous. (Pictured)

You’ll find a lot of shopping, including these special spots:

Feel like you’re in Greece, 20 minutes south of Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park!

Tarpon Springs is known as the Sponge Capital of the World and has a thriving Greek population. Get a taste and feel of the culture here:

Ready to get some more steps in? These are some of the places we love to hike when we’re not at Werner-Boyce:

Starkey Wilderness Park (Pictured)

Ready to explore more of the area by kayak? Here are a few of our nearby favorite vendors:

Distance: 25 minutes from the park (Directions)
See the Anclote River, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, and more incredible Wild Florida!

Distance: 40 minutes from the park (Directions)
Float down the Weeki Wachee River! Look for manatees, fish, turtles, and more on this relaxing ride.

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