Jim & Wendy’s Guidebook
Eats
Here are some suggestions for where to eat near by!
Waterfront dining, live entertainment most weekends in Tiki Bar
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cracker's Bar & Grill
502 NW 6th StWaterfront dining, live entertainment most weekends in Tiki Bar
The Crab Plant
201 NW 5th StVery casual, good seafood - CASH ONLY
Popular, long waits, kid-friendly, live entertainment
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River RdPopular, long waits, kid-friendly, live entertainment
Great seafood, red beans & rice / gumbo.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cajun jimmys seafood seller
300 Southeast US Highway 19Great seafood, red beans & rice / gumbo.
For foodies or a nice meal out. Several years Wine Spectator Award recipient; Our favorites—Shrimp & Grits, fish dip appetizer. You can't go wrong with their steaks, either. Reservation recommended.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage On 5th
114 NE 5th StFor foodies or a nice meal out. Several years Wine Spectator Award recipient; Our favorites—Shrimp & Grits, fish dip appetizer. You can't go wrong with their steaks, either. Reservation recommended.
CLOSED FOR REMODELING (2023) Another favorite of ours for a nice meal out - great food here. It's further out, about 20 minutes east on Highway 44. Reservations suggested anytime, but especially on the weekend.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katch Twenty-Two
2924 W Gulf to Lake HwyCLOSED FOR REMODELING (2023) Another favorite of ours for a nice meal out - great food here. It's further out, about 20 minutes east on Highway 44. Reservations suggested anytime, but especially on the weekend.
Great Food, Service and Views - At Waterfront, you must sit outside (although indoor seating is available). Best waterfront view. Excellent food. 1.4 mi from our rental.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfront Social
1610 Southeast Paradise CircleGreat Food, Service and Views - At Waterfront, you must sit outside (although indoor seating is available). Best waterfront view. Excellent food. 1.4 mi from our rental.
Markets/Stores
Amazing fresh fish market, check days and hours before heading out.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shelly's Seafood & Fish Market
5380 S Boulevard DrAmazing fresh fish market, check days and hours before heading out.
Winn-Dixie
1651 SE US Hwy 19Groceries - 4 minutes from the house
Our go-to for whatever's needed in this category. You can take 3 Sisters Spring Trail and go in the back way if your GPS will give you the exact turn, otherwise take hwy 19 for a visual cue.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
822 Southeast US Highway 19Our go-to for whatever's needed in this category. You can take 3 Sisters Spring Trail and go in the back way if your GPS will give you the exact turn, otherwise take hwy 19 for a visual cue.
5 min. (Our three Wal-Marts are 20 minutes in any direction.)
Three Sisters Spring Trail better route than Hwy 19.
Big Lots
146 SE US Hwy 195 min. (Our three Wal-Marts are 20 minutes in any direction.)
Three Sisters Spring Trail better route than Hwy 19.
Not recommending the restaurant so much, but the seafood market attached. Closer than Shelly's. Try the smoked fish dip.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charlie's Fish House Restaurant
224 US-19Not recommending the restaurant so much, but the seafood market attached. Closer than Shelly's. Try the smoked fish dip.
Things To Do
Snorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Ventures
498 SE Kings Bay DrSnorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
Snorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nadar con manatíes en Fun 2 Dive
135 NE 3rd StSnorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
Underwater observatory; “alligators, black bears, red wolf, key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.” Good for families.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Entrada oeste del Parque Estatal de Vida Silvestre Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs
9225 W Fishbowl DrUnderwater observatory; “alligators, black bears, red wolf, key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.” Good for families.
Inexpensive ($3 per car) historic walking park. As you walk the paths, read about the history, go up on the big mound for beautiful views, sit waterside on picnic tables and watch the boats zoom by or shrimpers head out for the night or enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset. (Don't forget the bug spray.) We are frequent visitors to this lovely park since we live just one street away.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N Museum PointInexpensive ($3 per car) historic walking park. As you walk the paths, read about the history, go up on the big mound for beautiful views, sit waterside on picnic tables and watch the boats zoom by or shrimpers head out for the night or enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset. (Don't forget the bug spray.) We are frequent visitors to this lovely park since we live just one street away.
Little Springs Park
698-600 NW 2nd AveBicentennial Park Pool
8145 W Bicentennial Park DrDockside Ice Cream
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
727 N Suncoast BlvdHiking
Crystal River Preserve State Park Eco-Walk
5990 N Tallahassee RdCross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Churchhouse Hammock Trail
857 N Suncoast Blvd7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
West State Park StreetCrystal River Preserve State Park
3266 N Sailboat AveBeaches
14 mi—just turn right off of Woodward and drive until you get there. GREAT SUNSET VIEWS—take food or drinks and enjoy! Picnic tables, bathrooms, boardwalk, fishing pier, shallow boat ramp.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de pesca de Fort Island Gulf Beach
16000 W Fort Island Trail14 mi—just turn right off of Woodward and drive until you get there. GREAT SUNSET VIEWS—take food or drinks and enjoy! Picnic tables, bathrooms, boardwalk, fishing pier, shallow boat ramp.
Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd StBreakfast
Close by, in Winn Dixie Shopping plaza.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast Station
11352 N Williams StClose by, in Winn Dixie Shopping plaza.
Local dive. Turn left off Woodward Park and it is on the right corner at the Highway 19 light.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
1712 SE US Hwy 19Local dive. Turn left off Woodward Park and it is on the right corner at the Highway 19 light.
Nearby Resort Amenities
Plantation on Crystal River is just around the corner for you ins convenient and has many things to offer the public.
FOOD: Fine Dining | West 82º Bar & Grill (nice breakfast menu) | Tiki Bar (lots of outside tables, bar | Excellent Sunday Brunch
SPA
RENTALS—Kayak, paddle boards, water bikes, boats, diving equipment…
BOAT LAUNCH $10
Scenic Cruise $16.00
GOLF
Tours, Bait Shop
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plantation on Crystal River
9301 W Fort Island TrailFOOD: Fine Dining | West 82º Bar & Grill (nice breakfast menu) | Tiki Bar (lots of outside tables, bar | Excellent Sunday Brunch
SPA
RENTALS—Kayak, paddle boards, water bikes, boats, diving equipment…
BOAT LAUNCH $10
Scenic Cruise $16.00
GOLF
Tours, Bait Shop