The Last Resort

Homosassa is like a secret corner of the world on the Gulf of Mexico. 75 miles north of Tampa, 80 miles west of Orlando, The Homosassa River area offers great boating, fishing, swimming and nature activities. It is a peaceful respite from the big city ... yet close enough for day trips to or from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Gainesville, Sarasota, in an hour-and-a-half or less.

Homosassa Springs is a community of about 13,000 people. The river area does not get as hot as other, sweltering areas of Florida. This makes it a great place to visit, even in mid-summer.

The Homosassa River stretches nine miles from its spring source to the Gulf, and is between 3-10 feet deep. The water is a near constant 72 degrees. Swimming at the spring source is a popular activity. According to the State Parks, the springs produce millions of gallons of water every hour, and there are also many small saltwater springs along the river.

Freshwater fish you'll find in the Homosassa River include bream, largemouth bass and gar. Saltwater species include jacks, mullet, sheepshead, seatrout, redfish, tarpon, cobia and snook. Scalloping is popular in the shallow Gulf waters at the mouth of the River (July 1st to September 10th).

Nearby you'll find fine dining or casual dining -- or cook your day's catch in your kitchen at The Last Resort. Diving, golfing, and shopping are all nearby. We have an abundance of antique shops and specialty shops in our area, and a flea market for Saturday and Sunday shoppers.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is just a couple miles from The Last Resort. The Park offers "The Fish Bowl", a floating underwater observatory for unequalled, below-the-surface view of manatees and fish in the crystal clear spring environment. Three manatee programs, two Wildlife Encounters and an Alligator program are presented throughout the day allowing an opportunity to learn more about Florida's wildlife. A Reptile House and the Children's Education Center provide a chance for children to learn through hands-on activities.

Crystal River, FL is just six miles away and offers many of the same types of activities as the Homosassa area, fine dining and, of course, the Crystal River.

The Last Resort is just 2.5 miles from the US Hwy 19 string of shopping and restaurants. Close enough to be convenient, far enough away to be quiet and peaceful.

General

• Along US Hwy 19 in Homosassa Springs (Suncoast Boulevard), you will find many restaurants, banks, grocery stores, and pharmacies

• Visit the Citrus County Visitors & Convention Bureau web site for extensive information on both Homosassa and Crystal River area activities, shopping and restaurants

• Crystal River Airport is just six miles away ($11 cab fare)

• Citrus County Historical Society

• Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park
• Crystal River Archaeological State Park
• Outcast Fishing, Inc. (fishing guides and equipment)
• Captain Earl Waters (fishing guide)
• Captain Mike Locklear (fishing guide)
• Magic Manatee Marina (pontoon rentals, gas)
• Sunshine River Tours (manatee tours, airboat tours, scalloping trips)
• Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company (kayak tours, manatee tours)
• Golf Courses in Citrus County

• Margarita Grill, 10200 W Halls River Rd - 352-628-1336
• Seagrass Pub and Grill, 10386 W Halls River Rd - 352-628-2551

Across the river ...

• Riverside Crab House, 5297 S. Cherokee Way - 352-628-2474

In Crystal River ...

• Charlie's Fish House Restaurant, 224 NW Hwy 19 - 352-795-3949

Along US Hwy 19, there are multiple grocery stores including Publix, Winn-Dixie, and Kash N'Karry.

• Moore & Moore Realty

• Fishing Links Galore - links to freshwater and saltwater fishing sites. Guides, Charters, Resorts, Lodges, Clubs, Organizations, Fly fishing, Fishing products, Fish Species, Magazines, General fishing information and more.
• Jerry's Flies - Quality fishing lures.

reservations by phone: 800-968-7117 or 352-628-7117; fax 888-361-9769; or contact us via email