Located at the north end of the Pinellas peninsula, Dunedin is coastal city with a small town feel. This city has a strong Scottish heritage which is reflected in several areas of town and various community activities. Dunedin is minutes from the gulf beaches and the local islands of Caladesi and Sand Key, which have each been called two of the "Best Natural Beaches in the United States". Dunedin is also just a 40 minute drive from USF-Tampa.
Housing
Dunedin has a lot of options when it comes to housing. There are many well-established single-family home neighborhoods that are very family-friendly. There are also many apartment complexes able to suite any price range. Many housing and apartment communities are in wooded or subtropical areas and there are many waterfront lots or lots with views of the gulf.
Things To Do
One of the best outdoor attractions in Dunedin is Caladesi Island State Park, which is accessible by ferry from Honeymoon Island, features nature trails, beautiful beaches, picnic areas and more.
Another great recreational attraction in Dunedin is the Pinellas Trail, a 15-foot wide linear road that runs 47 miles through St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa and is a popular choice for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading or exploring nature.
Golf courses include the public Dunedin Country Club and St. Andrews Links, and the private On Top of the World Golf Club and the nearby Countryside Country Club.
Indoor entertainment includes the Muvico Palm Harbor 10 and the Clearwater Cinema Cafe which features a full menu and serves alcoholic beverages. Dunedin is also just a few minutes from Ruth Eckerd Hall which hosts a wide variety of concerts and stage productions.
Dunedin is home to the Annual Highland Games and many other community festivals.
Dining and Shopping
Downtown Dunedin has numerous specialty shops and boutiques as well as some interesting restaurants and bars. Additional shopping and restaurants are available in the nearby Westfield Countryside Mall.
Some of Dunedin’s best restaurants include Bon Appetit & Marina Cafe, Cafe Alfresco, Casa Tina Mexican & Vegetarian Cuisine, Dunedin Brewery & Snug Pub, Flanagan's Irish Pub, Jolli Mon’s Grill, Sea Sea Riders Restaurant and many more.
Traffic and Driving
While there are no major interstates that run through Dunedin, Highway US 19 is easily accessible from anywhere in the city and travels north to Palm Harbor and south to Clearwater. Tampa Road can also be taken east into Tampa as well as Gulf to Bay Boulevard which turns into the Courtney Campbell Causeway that travels over the bay into Tampa.
Schools
Public schools include Curtis Fundamental Elementary School, Garrison-Jones Elementary School, San Jose Elementary, Dunedin Elementary, Dunedin Highland Middle and Dunedin High. Private schools include Dunedin Academy, Our Lady of Lourdes, Anchor Academy, Schiller International, Trinity Christian and Cornerstone Christian. Colleges in the area include Eckerd College, St. Petersburg College, Everest University and Zion Christian University.
Business
Dunedin’s commerce is driven by the service industry, tourism, retail, financial institutions and services, health care, real estate and manufacturing. Dunedin’s downtown district encourages business growth and welcomes new businesses.
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