Seashell Cove RetreatSpring Hill · Nature Coast
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Area guide

Everything worth driving to from Spring Hill

These are the places we send our own guests to, grouped the way you'll actually plan your week. Every distance below is from the house in Spring Hill.

The springs — start here
The springs — start here

The springs — start here

This is why people come to the Nature Coast. Take the complimentary kayaks with you; several of these are a short drive.

  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

    12 minutes from the house. Swim in crystal-clear blue water, kayak the river, or watch the world-famous mermaid show.

  • Rogers Park

    Swim with manatees on the Weeki Wachee River.

  • Rainbow Springs State Park

    Tubing down the spring run.

  • Devil's Den

    Scuba diving and snorkelling in a prehistoric spring inside a cave.

Wildlife and manatees
Wildlife and manatees

Wildlife and manatees

Best in the cooler months, when the manatees move into the warm springs.

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

    Manatees, and Florida wildlife up close.

  • Crystal River Preserve

    Swim-with-manatees tours and paddling trails.

  • Wildlife Survival Sanctuary

    Rescue sanctuary near the house.

Gulf beaches and coastal towns
Gulf beaches and coastal towns

Gulf beaches and coastal towns

Honest note from our guests: the beaches are a drive, not a walk. Worth it, and easy with the free driveway parking for 3–4 cars.

  • Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park Beach

    The closest Gulf beach to the house.

  • SunWest Park

    Spring-fed lake with a beach and water sports.

  • Honeymoon Island & Dunedin

    State-park beach plus a walkable downtown.

  • Clearwater Beach & Howard Park Beach

    The classic wide-sand Gulf beach days.

  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

    Historic Greek sponge-diving waterfront, food and shops.

Theme parks and big days out
Theme parks and big days out

Theme parks and big days out

Tampa is an easy 40-minute drive, so a park day and a pool evening fit in the same day.

  • Busch Gardens

    40 minutes; coasters and animals.

  • Adventure Island Water Park

    Next door to Busch Gardens.

  • Local golf courses

    Several within a short drive.

Slow Nature Coast days
Slow Nature Coast days

Slow Nature Coast days

The things guests didn't plan for and end up remembering.

  • Clamming and shelling

    Along the Nature Coast shoreline.

  • Fishing and fishermen's towns

    Charming working waterfronts up and down the coast.

  • Horseback riding

    Listed as an on-request activity in the area.

  • Stay home

    Mini golf, fire pit, kayaks, bikes, arcade games and a heated pool. Plenty of guests never leave.

Want a plan for your dates?

Tell us who's coming and we'll tell you what's worth doing that week — the springs and manatees are seasonal.

Ask us