Ozello
Marina
This is the closest place to put your boat in. Also offers a food truck!
Friendly folks that will help get your boat in. Small fee charged. Mechanic on site.
Ozello Keys Marina
2355 S Ripple PathFriendly folks that will help get your boat in. Small fee charged. Mechanic on site.
Close place to put the boat in. Good kayak launching point.
John Brown Drive Airboat and Johnboat Sand Ramp
1923 S John Brown DrClose place to put the boat in. Good kayak launching point.
Boat launch with port-a-potties and small park alongside the water. At the end of Ozello Trail.
8 locals recommend
Ozello Community Park
398 N Pirate PointBoat launch with port-a-potties and small park alongside the water. At the end of Ozello Trail.
Good for launching a deeper hull boat to get into the Gulf straight away. Close proximity to a sandy beach.
26 locals recommend
Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier
16000 W Fort Island TrailGood for launching a deeper hull boat to get into the Gulf straight away. Close proximity to a sandy beach.
Sightseeing
So fortunate to have these friendly captains (Steph and Chris) right in the neighborhood. Locals who know where to go and are happy to share this piece of paradise with you.
Ozello Keys Pontoon Tours, LLC
2130 S Waterman DrSo fortunate to have these friendly captains (Steph and Chris) right in the neighborhood. Locals who know where to go and are happy to share this piece of paradise with you.
Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd StThis is a family favorite for all age groups.
187 locals recommend
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast BlvdThis is a family favorite for all age groups.
One of our guests highly recommends this experience. She loved it!
14 locals recommend
Swim with manatees / Fishing Charters Crystal River
308 W Halls River RdOne of our guests highly recommends this experience. She loved it!
If you’re into local history, this is the place to see. Unique.
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N Museum PointIf you’re into local history, this is the place to see. Unique.
Kings Bay
Large bay in Crystal River. Has eateries right on the water.
Neat local historical area to check out.
20 locals recommend
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
County Road 490Neat local historical area to check out.
Bicentennial Park Pool
8145 W Bicentennial Park DrClosest public pool
Fort Island Beach
W Fort Island TrailClosest sand beach in the area. Beautiful sunsets.
Short drive to one of the larger Florida Springs. Bring your bathing suit and snorkel , you’ll want to jump in. Small entry fee charged.
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdShort drive to one of the larger Florida Springs. Bring your bathing suit and snorkel , you’ll want to jump in. Small entry fee charged.
About an hour drive located on the east side of Ocala. Great family place, beautiful scenery.
218 locals recommend
Silver Springs State Park
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardAbout an hour drive located on the east side of Ocala. Great family place, beautiful scenery.
Food scene
Best wings around! Island Brew is always $1! You’ll meet the locals here.
16 locals recommend
Island Outpost
14231 W Ozello TrailBest wings around! Island Brew is always $1! You’ll meet the locals here.
So close you can walk to it! Outdoor seating, pool table, full bar, good food.
17 locals recommend
Backwater Fins
13982 W Ozello TrailSo close you can walk to it! Outdoor seating, pool table, full bar, good food.
Peck's Old Port Cove
139 N Ozello TrailSeafood Seller & Cafe
300 Southeast US Highway 19Excellent seafood and land lovers like it too!
The Crab Plant
201 NW 5th StCash only. Fresh, right off the boat,
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River RdFun place to go by boat. Located on the Homosassa River.
The Freezer Tiki Bar
5590 S Boulevard DrAnother great place to grab seafood and ice-cold beverages.
Seagrass Waterfront & Tiki Bar
10386 W Halls River RdGreat location on the Homosassa River.
Shopping
In case you forgot something or need a new swim suit.
In case of a rainy day or if you forgot something, a solid local department store.
7 locals recommend
Bealls Florida
346 N Suncoast BlvdIn case of a rainy day or if you forgot something, a solid local department store.
Bealls Outlet
420 N Suncoast BlvdYou can’t beat the fried chicken! About nine miles away.
16 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Springs Plaza
3942 S Suncoast BlvdYou can’t beat the fried chicken! About nine miles away.
Winn-Dixie
1651 SE US Hwy 19Good place to buy meat for the grill. Also has a liquor store.
Fintastic Treasures
14014 W Ozello TrailLocal art displayed for purchase
Neighborhoods
Historic area with a park, boutique shops and restaurants. Centered on Hwy. 19 and CR 495.
190 locals recommend
Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveHistoric area with a park, boutique shops and restaurants. Centered on Hwy. 19 and CR 495.
Old Homosassa is a neat place to visit local artists along with eating spectacular seafood. Outside tables at the local eateries serving ice cold beverages make meeting the locals easy. Great place to spend a few hours.
12 locals recommend
Homosassa
Old Homosassa is a neat place to visit local artists along with eating spectacular seafood. Outside tables at the local eateries serving ice cold beverages make meeting the locals easy. Great place to spend a few hours.