Palm Harbor combines the laid-back Florida lifestyle with historic charm. Tee off on championship golf courses, relax on palm-fringed beaches and spot alligators in lush cypress swamps. The historic downtown district features cafes, shops and craft breweries.
Things to do in Palm Harbor
The Copperhead Course is one of the most iconic in Florida and hosts a professional PGA competition every year. Emerald-green fairways lined with pine trees will test your precision. At more than 7,000 yards long, it will challenge even the most experienced golfers. Look for local wildlife like bald eagles, blue herons and alligators as you play.
Downtown Palm Harbor radiates historic charm. Most of the 19th-century buildings have been reimagined as trendy boutiques and restaurants. Start your day with a fresh acai bowl from a colourful café, then wrap up a day of sightseeing at a local craft brewery.
A wooden boardwalk winds through John Chestnut Park and through cypress swamps. You’ll feel like you’re walking through a Jurassic Park set. The park is a fantastic place to spot wildlife, including deer, alligators, armadillos and gopher tortoises. Wall Springs Park also offers family-friendly trails and boardwalks.
Palm Harbor is a stone’s throw from sugar-white beaches along the Gulf Coast. Swim, sunbathe and relax under the shade of a palm tree at Howard Park Beach. The water is calm and crystal-clear, making the beach popular with families. Rent a kayak and paddle around the bay and look for manatees grazing on the seagrass.
Getting around Palm Harbor
Downtown Palm Harbor is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore the Tampa Bay Area at your own pace. The city is a 45-minute drive from Tampa and St. Petersburg. Tampa International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.