Central West Coast Florida

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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.
Cool fresh water cavern to dive in central Florida.

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Where to stay in Central West Coast Florida

Beautiful spring water, perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding!

Weeki Wachee

4/5(1 area review)

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

4.5/5(3 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 travelers visit Trinity. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Lake Tarpon and James E. Grey Preserve 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gulf Harbors and surrounding area, you can visit Green Key Beach and Robert K Rees Memorial Park.

Gulf Harbors
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Crystal Shores

Though Crystal Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunter Spring Park and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

Crystal Shores
Gasparilla Pirate Festival at Tampa Florida, Ballast Point pier Tampa

Bayonet Point

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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
Days Inn by Wyndham Brooksville/Dade City

Days Inn by Wyndham Brooksville/Dade City

2 out of 5
6320 Windmere Rd Brooksville FL
The price is CA $100 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $100
CA $111 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Brooksville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (78 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Brooksville/Dade City
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 CA $184 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $184
CA $204 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews)
A group of us stayed for a weekend. We all liked the property and location. Hopefully the bathrooms will get updated. The bar and food were good and it was a spot to wait before checking in. One couple in our group paid for an early check in but was the last couple to get their room. The beds were ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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 vacation home in Weeki Wachee Gardens. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Weeki Wachee Springs and Bayport Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (312 reviews)
Absolutely dream vacation. Everything was perfect and the HOST was BEST host I have ever dealt with. We loved our time there and cannot wait to go back. Love, love, Love.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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.
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 vacation home in Weeki Wachee Gardens. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Weeki Wachee Springs and Bayport Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (312 reviews)
Absolutely dream vacation. Everything was perfect and the HOST was BEST host I have ever dealt with. We loved our time there and cannot wait to go back. Love, love, Love.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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

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

Dunnellon FL
Stay at this vacation home in Dunnellon. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rainbow Springs State Park and K.P. Hole ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Home was spacious and very clean, well put together. We did have to pay for the kayaks, which I wasn't expecting, as well as a launch fee at KP Hole. If you are ill in any way (I am going through Chemo), it's a long hard walk with the kayaks to KP Hole, about 10minutes, I timed it three times. The ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Relax with the whole family at this cozy, peaceful place.
Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table

Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table

Dunnellon FL
Stay at this vacation home in Dunnellon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
This was the best home on Rainbow River. I celebrate every year for my birthday on the river and this by far is the best. A great HOST and more than enough of everything to enjoy!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table
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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