Downtown Dunedin’s Main Street

Published by julia | Filed under Miscellaneous, Pinellas County Homes, Real Estate, Shout Outs

Downtown Dunedin’s Main Street impresses visitors and locals alike with over ten blocks of unique shopping, dining, nightlife and recreation options.  What began as a simple restoration project to capture pedestrian traffic brought through Dunedin’s downtown by the county’s recreation trail is now one of the most successful downtown revitalization projects in West Central Florida.  Celebrating a 100% occupancy rate on Main Street, the City of Dunedin already knows a downtown’s success is a result of catering to the diverse needs of the area’s residents and visitors.  From recreation to shopping and dining, downtown Dunedin strives to have something for everyone.

As far as recreation, Main Street Dunedin is a favorite of both land and sea lovers alike.  Sea lovers appreciate that Main Street runs right into the city marina facility where boat dockage for both residents’ and visitors’ boats is available, as well as  a myriad of rental and charter boat options for those without a boat.   On the other side of Main Street, for those that prefer dry land is the “Pinellas Trail” a thirty-four mile pedestrian trail gives visitors the option to walk, run, bike or ride throughout town and even throughout the entire county!

Just as downtown Dunedin’s recreation offers variety, so does Main Street’s shopping.  Choices range from an economically priced consignment shop, The Little Thrift Shop, which offers bargains on gently used wares to Kina Kouture, an exclusive couture boutique that specializes in chic trendy one of a kind clothing.  In addition, there are antique shops, art galleries, unique collectibles, wooden furniture, tropical gifts and over twenty-five other stores to suit the preferences of most shoppers.

In addition to all of this, Dunedin’s Downtown boasts over fifteen restaurants and cafes. For a casual atmosphere, diners can sit outside and enjoy light fare at Café Alfresco, Jolli Mon’s Café or Cappuccino’s Café.  If one’s prefers a bit livelier of a meal, Casa Tina is an excellent dinner choice that serves patrons Mexican food accompanied by live music, dancing and Cirque style shows weekly.  Other live music options along Main Street include Flanagan’s Irish Pub and Dunedin Brewery; both offer a diverse beer selection and high quality pub-style meals as well as showcase distinct musical talent up to four nights a week.  At the other end of the spectrum, the Black Pearl is a romantic restaurant well known for its intimate setting and award winning cuisine.

Once you have finished running, walking, sailing, shopping and eating in Dunedin there are still more choices.  Whether you prefer a sweet treat at one of Dunedin’s three ice cream and sweet shops or a cocktail at one of the many bars and nightclubs, you won’t run out of things to do in this lively town!

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