Safety Harbor, Florida
Safety Harbor is a city of 17,033 people in Pinellas County, Florida, founded in 1917.
Why visit Safety Harbor
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 99 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ruth Eckerd Hall, Courtney Campbell Causeway, Ingleside and Safety Harbor Site.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Safety Harbor
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About Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor is a city on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It was settled in 1823 and incorporated in 1917. Its population was 17,072 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Safety Harbor, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America, between Clearwater and Tampa
Museums and landmarks8
Ingleside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Safety Harbor, Florida, United States
Safety Harbor Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States
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Upper Tampa Bay Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States
Odet Philippe's Marker
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
AS THE FIRST EUROPEAN SETTLER IN PINELLAS COUNTY HE ESTABLISHED ST. HELENA PLANTATION. NOW PHILIPPE PARK. PHILIPPE WAS THE FIRST TO...
Safety Harbor Art & MUsic Center (SHAMc)
Museum · 1.1 mi
706 2nd Street North, Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center
Museum · 1.3 mi
329 South Bayshore Boulevard, Safety Harbor
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Philippe Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in Florida, United States of America, United States of America
2525 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor
Celebration Station
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
Go Karts, video games, etc
24546 US 19, Clearwater
Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course
Golf course · 1.9 mi
18 hole Par 69
3030 North McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Cliff Stephens Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Florida, United States of America, United States of America
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes99
Fitlife Foods
Restaurant · Regional, Burger, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Asian, American, Korean, Breakfast, Mediterranean · 0.7 mi
Fitlife Foods is a healthy meal prep company in Clearwater, FL, offering delivery and pick-up services in Dunedin, Largo, Palm Harbor,...
2454 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
Mo-We 07:00-21:00; Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00;...
Cicis
Restaurant · Pizza, Buffet · 1.9 mi
1560 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Crooked Thumb Brewery
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
Micro-Brewery
555 10th Avenue South, Safety Harbor
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Eggs Up Grill
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
1500 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:30
The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
305 Main Street, Safety Harbor
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:30-21:00
87 more on the map.
History
The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age. In June 2008, a 6,000-year-old spearhead was found at Marshall Street Park. The inhabitants of the area at the time of Spanish exploration were the Tocobaga people, who lived in villages around Tampa Bay. The adaptation of this culture relied on wild resources. Safety Harbor sites have yielded pottery and artifacts of copper, shell, and stone. The Tocobaga were known for constructing various ceremonial and communal mounds to bury the dead. Most of these mounds were destroyed in the early 1900s due to development. However, one of these ceremonial mounds is still visible in Safety Harbor's Phillippe Park (see photo). Shells found in these mounds were used to pave city streets.
In 1528, Spanish explorer Pánfilo de Narváez landed in the area, followed by Hernando de Soto in 1539. Safety Harbor (formerly known as Worth's Harbor and Green's Springs) was first homesteaded by Count Odet Philippe, a French nobleman who is credited with introducing the grapefruit to Florida in 1823. The name Safety Harbor originated from the early 18th century, when pirates were a substantial influence in the area. Once ships reached this area of the bay, all threats from pirates were gone, and it was commonly referred to as a "Safe Harbor".
From the History section of Safety Harbor, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship12
Countryside Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
2525 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Espiritu Santo Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
2405 Phillippe Parkway, Safety Harbor
Mount Zion United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.0 mi
2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater
Saint Mary & Saint Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.7 mi
2930 County Road 193, Clearwater
Sylvan Abbey Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
Sunset Point Road, Clearwater
Shopping13
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop
Grocery · 0.7 mi
2454 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
School · 4.7 mi
1660 Palmetto St, Clearwater
Healthcare4
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1701 North Mcmullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Map of Safety Harbor
233 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 55°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 59°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 64°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 87°F | 70°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 8.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 9.7 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.8 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 6.4 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 61°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 56°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Petersburg Intl Ap (7 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, 4 miles away.
- Oldsmar 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Greenbriar 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Clearwater 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Dunedin 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Westchase 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Palm Harbor 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Town 'n' Country 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- South Highpoint 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Feather Sound 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Largo 8 mi southwest, about 13 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
- Safety Harbor,Florida.USA. - panoramio (35), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upper Tampa Bay Park entr06, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Safety Harbor Ingleside01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Safety Harbor Site top-down 01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Philippe park01, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- CourtneyCampbell, AbeEzekowitz at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
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