Palm Harbor, Florida
Palm Harbor is a community of 61,512 people in Pinellas County, Florida.
Why visit Palm Harbor
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tarpon Springs Aquarium, Muvico 10, Arcade Hotel and Duchess.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 51°F.
Weather in Palm Harbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 61,366.
From the Wikipedia article Palm Harbor, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 4.9 mi
Aquarium in Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks24
Arcade Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Former hotel in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Duchess
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Boat in Tarpon Springs, Florida
E. R. Meres Sponge Packing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Florida, United States
George N. Cretekos
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic vessel at Tarpon Springs, Florida
J. O. Douglas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Florida, United States
N. K. Symi
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic vessel at Tarpon Springs, Florida
Old Tarpon Springs City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Rathaus in Florida, United States of America
Old Tarpon Springs High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Safford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic home in Tarpon Springs, Florida
St. Nicholas III
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic vessel at Tarpon Springs, Florida
St. Nicholas VI
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic vessel at Tarpon Springs, Florida
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Wall Springs Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
Hammock Park (Dunedin, Florida)
Park · 3.8 mi
Park in Dunedin, Florida
Innisbrook Golf Resort
Golf course · 1.9 mi
Copperhead Course: 18 hole, Par 71. South Course: 18 hole, Par 71. North Course: 18 hole, Par 70. Island Course: 18 hole, Par 72.
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
Covered Bridge
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 3.5 mi
Bayshore Boulevard
Sa-Mo 07:00-14:30; We-Fr 07:00-19:30; Tu 07:00-14:30
The Fix Coffee + Vino
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
526 Alt 19, Palm Harbor
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Gino's NY Style Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.5 mi
3394 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor
69 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Palm Harbor was largely uninhabited until settlers began arriving in the 1860s. The area became known as "Curlew", with the Curlew Pioneer Cemetery, established in 1869, and the Curlew Methodist Church. A post office named "Bay St. Joseph" opened in 1878. In 1881, Henry B. Plant, with the help of his 2nd cousin, Reino Milvid, opened the San Marino Hotel in what later became Palm Harbor in 1885. The Gulf View Hotel also opened around that time. The Sutherland Improvement Company acquired land in the Curlew/Bay St. Joseph area and developed it into the settlement of Sutherland. In 1888 the Sutherland Post Office opened. The Orange Belt Railway reached Sutherland in 1890.
The name was changed to Palm Harbor in 1925. Sutherland boasted two beautiful hotels, the larger one becoming Southern College in 1902. It sat high on the bluff overlooking Sutherland Bayou and the Gulf of Mexico. Sutherland was thought to be named after the Duke of Sutherland, who visited these parts after landing at Tarpon Springs in 1887. Local pioneers dismiss this coincidence, pointing out that the name Sutherland is a shortening of Southern Land and Development Company, the group which originally platted the community in 1888.
From the History section of Palm Harbor, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
39284 US Highway 19 North, Tarpon Springs
Vista Inn on Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
37611 US Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor
Churches and places of worship34
Andrews Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.1 mi
1010 Riviere Road, Palm Harbor
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Tarpon Springs, Florida)
Church · 4.3 mi
All Saints Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.4 mi
2801 Curlew Road, Clearwater
Chabad of Pinellas County
Place of worship · Orthodox · 2.2 mi
3696 Fisher Road, Palm Harbor
Curlew United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.3 mi
2210 Cathedral Drive, Palm Harbor
Emmanuel Community Church
Church · American Baptist · 2.5 mi
1150 Omaha Street, Dunedin
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Cypress Woods Elementary School
School · 4.4 mi
4900 Cypress Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor
Healthcare7
Map of Palm Harbor
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 54°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 9.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pinellas County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clearwater Executive Airport (CLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Dunedin 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Tarpon Springs 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- East Lake 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Greenbriar 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Oldsmar 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Safety Harbor 7 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Clearwater 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Holiday 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Key Vista 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Westchase 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dunedin Andr Mem Chapel01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Tarpon Springs old city hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Tarpon Springs St Nicholas III01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Tarpon Springs old high school01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Tarpon Springs FL Meres Sponge Packing House03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tarpon Springs Arcade Hotel01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Dunedin FL Blatchley House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dunedin Douglas House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- St Nicholas VI Sponge Diving Boat, David Tschanz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tarpon Springs hist dist01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Tarpon Springs Arfaras plant01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Tarpon Springs Safford House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- 1st. Hole Dunedin Isles Golf Club Golf Course, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gulfport Florida Casino, Jennywest1600, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spring, Wall Springs Park, TlyleSheph3rd, CC BY-SA 4.0
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