Guidebook For Your Emerald Island Vacation
Shopping and entertainment.
A fun place for the whole family! You can download the Sunset Walk app to locate events and activities happening at Sunset Walk. There are multiple dining options, shopping, concerts, car shows, to name just a few things you will find happening here. Margaritavielle is only about 2 miles from Emerald Island Resort. There is plenty of parking, and it is walkable from Emerald Island. I suggest checking the app before heading over, some activities require registration in advance.
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Sunset Walk at Margaritaville Resort Orlando
3251 Margaritaville BlvdA fun place for the whole family! You can download the Sunset Walk app to locate events and activities happening at Sunset Walk. There are multiple dining options, shopping, concerts, car shows, to name just a few things you will find happening here. Margaritavielle is only about 2 miles from Emerald Island Resort. There is plenty of parking, and it is walkable from Emerald Island. I suggest checking the app before heading over, some activities require registration in advance.
This location is approximately a 15 minute drive from the house. There are plenty of shops and restaurants onsite. There is an amusement park and usually a car show or something similar happening. You can look at their website for details on the happenings at Old Town during your stay.
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Старый город
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyThis location is approximately a 15 minute drive from the house. There are plenty of shops and restaurants onsite. There is an amusement park and usually a car show or something similar happening. You can look at their website for details on the happenings at Old Town during your stay.
Located at Sunset Walk, this water park is just 3 miles for the house! Visit the website for pricing and hours, Google search for Island H20 Waterpark at Sunset Walk.
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Island H2O Live!
3230 Inspiration DrLocated at Sunset Walk, this water park is just 3 miles for the house! Visit the website for pricing and hours, Google search for Island H20 Waterpark at Sunset Walk.
The biggest Ron Jon surf shop around! A must stop if you are into surfing culture, after the visit head to any of the local beaches to watch surfers in action.
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Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnThe biggest Ron Jon surf shop around! A must stop if you are into surfing culture, after the visit head to any of the local beaches to watch surfers in action.
Дисней Спрингс
1486 Buena Vista DrI keep myself stocked up with soap, shampoo, and conditioner from this store. Their bar shampoo and conditioners are amazing! They packaged everything up very nicely, very easy to take home in your luggage or a carry-on bag.
The Soap Company Store
I keep myself stocked up with soap, shampoo, and conditioner from this store. Their bar shampoo and conditioners are amazing! They packaged everything up very nicely, very easy to take home in your luggage or a carry-on bag.
Dave & Buster's
8986 International DrFood and Drink
If you like craft beer and classic rock this is the place to go! They always have a great tap list and good food.
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Rock & Brews
7131 Red Bug Lake RdIf you like craft beer and classic rock this is the place to go! They always have a great tap list and good food.
This location is very close to Emerald Island. There is a very unique self serve type of wine tasting and a nice bar and seating area to relax and unwind. Food is available. Check out their website for more details. (Google search Island Grove Wine Company)
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Island Grove Wine Company в Formosa Gardens
3011 Formosa Gardens BlvdThis location is very close to Emerald Island. There is a very unique self serve type of wine tasting and a nice bar and seating area to relax and unwind. Food is available. Check out their website for more details. (Google search Island Grove Wine Company)
Sakeba Asian Pub & Grill
Great food and drink
The Wharf at Sunset Walk
3274 Margaritaville BlvdDelicious seafood and live music
This is a cute little town about 45 minutes (without traffic) from the house and well worth the trip. The town is known for its festivals, antique shops, restaurants, and even has a brewery. The downtown area overlooks beautiful Lake Dora. Park and walk the streets of the town for the best experience. There are boat rides on the lake, you can search the internet for more information on lake activities and a schedule of festivals.
This is a lakeside restaurant in Mount Dora. Their menu is reasonably priced and has something for everyone. They have a wide selection of signature cocktails, craft beer, and wine.
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Pisces Rising
239 W 4th AveThis is a cute little town about 45 minutes (without traffic) from the house and well worth the trip. The town is known for its festivals, antique shops, restaurants, and even has a brewery. The downtown area overlooks beautiful Lake Dora. Park and walk the streets of the town for the best experience. There are boat rides on the lake, you can search the internet for more information on lake activities and a schedule of festivals.
This is a lakeside restaurant in Mount Dora. Their menu is reasonably priced and has something for everyone. They have a wide selection of signature cocktails, craft beer, and wine.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
610 Glen Cheek DrCraft Beer
If you love organic farming and craft beer this is the place to visit. This location is about 40 minutes from the house, if you plan to visit look up some of the other local breweries and make a day of it (with a DD of course)! There is no food served here, but they allow outside food. They sometimes have concerts outside. I have seen families hanging out here so kiddos are welcomed.
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Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta AveIf you love organic farming and craft beer this is the place to visit. This location is about 40 minutes from the house, if you plan to visit look up some of the other local breweries and make a day of it (with a DD of course)! There is no food served here, but they allow outside food. They sometimes have concerts outside. I have seen families hanging out here so kiddos are welcomed.
Windermere Brewing Company
Home State Brewing Co.
Great selection of brews, food also. Lots of shopping in this area.
Towns and Beaches
This is a beautiful beach! Travel time will depend on traffic, I would say give yourself at least 1 hr 45 min to get there. There are many things to do here: swim in the beautiful water, playgrounds on the beach, tons of places to shop and dine, and a walk over the ocean on Pier 60. You will drive over the causeway to get to Clearwater beach, here you will see many people fishing and soaking up the sun, it is a fun place to pull over and get up close to the warm Gulf waters. You can search for boat rides in the area to explore the open waters.
BE ADVISED You will pay a premium for parking in this area. We visited March 2022 and paid $30 for the day.
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Clearwater
This is a beautiful beach! Travel time will depend on traffic, I would say give yourself at least 1 hr 45 min to get there. There are many things to do here: swim in the beautiful water, playgrounds on the beach, tons of places to shop and dine, and a walk over the ocean on Pier 60. You will drive over the causeway to get to Clearwater beach, here you will see many people fishing and soaking up the sun, it is a fun place to pull over and get up close to the warm Gulf waters. You can search for boat rides in the area to explore the open waters.
BE ADVISED You will pay a premium for parking in this area. We visited March 2022 and paid $30 for the day.
If you visit Clearwater beach you can take a nice Gulf view drive up to Tarpon Springs. There is a beautiful town beach called Sunset Beach, your GPS will take you there. This location is much more lowkey than Clearwater beach. The water is warm and shallow and great for kids to play in, and there is no fee to park (at least there wasn't when we were there 3/2022). A short drive around the corner you will find Howard Beach Park, a great place to swim, rent kayaks and other water activities. There is a small fee to park, I don't recall the amount but is was a small fee.
The town is home to the historic sponge docs, there is a museum dedicated to this in the town. There are boat rides leaving from the doc in town, you can find this information with a Google search.
There is a strong Greek community here, with plenty of places to eat authentic Greek food. We ate at Yannies in the heart of the town, I had a freshly caught Gulf red snapper and it was delicious! You can easily spend the whole day here on the beach and exploring the town.
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Винодельня Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon AveIf you visit Clearwater beach you can take a nice Gulf view drive up to Tarpon Springs. There is a beautiful town beach called Sunset Beach, your GPS will take you there. This location is much more lowkey than Clearwater beach. The water is warm and shallow and great for kids to play in, and there is no fee to park (at least there wasn't when we were there 3/2022). A short drive around the corner you will find Howard Beach Park, a great place to swim, rent kayaks and other water activities. There is a small fee to park, I don't recall the amount but is was a small fee.
The town is home to the historic sponge docs, there is a museum dedicated to this in the town. There are boat rides leaving from the doc in town, you can find this information with a Google search.
There is a strong Greek community here, with plenty of places to eat authentic Greek food. We ate at Yannies in the heart of the town, I had a freshly caught Gulf red snapper and it was delicious! You can easily spend the whole day here on the beach and exploring the town.
Mount Dora is a lovely area to visit. There are usually street activities happening, you can look online to find a calendar of activities. The Lake is beautiful and there are restaurants with lake views.
Mt Dora Parks & Recreation
Mount Dora is a lovely area to visit. There are usually street activities happening, you can look online to find a calendar of activities. The Lake is beautiful and there are restaurants with lake views.
Beautiful town with plenty of beach along the space coast . The area leads to cocoa beach. You can see the rocket launches from the beach! You can be in Cape Canaveral in 60-75 minutes. You can plan a cruise after your stay at Emerald Island!
Мыс Канаверал, Флорида, США
Beautiful town with plenty of beach along the space coast . The area leads to cocoa beach. You can see the rocket launches from the beach! You can be in Cape Canaveral in 60-75 minutes. You can plan a cruise after your stay at Emerald Island!
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful park along Lake Tohopekaglia. It is about a 30 minute drive from the house. I suggest stopping at Old Town (if that is on your list of things to do) on the way back since you will drive right by on the way there and back.
We packed a lunch and ate at a nice spot overlooking the lake, there is free parking at the park. Kids can run around in a wide open field, there were many families picnicking when we visited.
There is a cute lighthouse that you can walk up to and explore. The lake is known for bass fishing, not something I know a lot about but there is a boat club at the park.
The lake has historical significance, it to the Seminoles and acted as places of refuge during the three Seminole Wars in the first half of the 19th century. There are plaques on site to read more about the history of the lake.
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Парк на берегу озера Киссимми
201 Lakeview DrThis is a beautiful park along Lake Tohopekaglia. It is about a 30 minute drive from the house. I suggest stopping at Old Town (if that is on your list of things to do) on the way back since you will drive right by on the way there and back.
We packed a lunch and ate at a nice spot overlooking the lake, there is free parking at the park. Kids can run around in a wide open field, there were many families picnicking when we visited.
There is a cute lighthouse that you can walk up to and explore. The lake is known for bass fishing, not something I know a lot about but there is a boat club at the park.
The lake has historical significance, it to the Seminoles and acted as places of refuge during the three Seminole Wars in the first half of the 19th century. There are plaques on site to read more about the history of the lake.
Day trips
I have not visited this location, but it looks like a great place to visit. Orlando Science Center is about 25 miles from Emerald Island Resort.
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Научный центр Орландо
777 E Princeton StI have not visited this location, but it looks like a great place to visit. Orlando Science Center is about 25 miles from Emerald Island Resort.
There is a multitude of state parks to visit in central Florida. I suggest visiting the state park website and browse around. Many of the parks have natural springs with activities for the whole family.
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Александер Спрингс
49525 County Rd 445There is a multitude of state parks to visit in central Florida. I suggest visiting the state park website and browse around. Many of the parks have natural springs with activities for the whole family.
This is on my to do list, looks like a lot of fun!
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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
2001 E Southport RdThis is on my to do list, looks like a lot of fun!
Lazy river, tubing, kayaks, snorkeling, underwater cave, vending machines, gift shop, and you may see manatees!
Блу Спрингс, Флорида 32763, США
Lazy river, tubing, kayaks, snorkeling, underwater cave, vending machines, gift shop, and you may see manatees!
Rock Springs Kelly Park
400 E Kelly Park Rd