Rachel’s Place Guidebook
Food scene
Ram's Family Restaurant
13840 Little RoadGreat breakfast and lunch with great prices.
My Deli Button
13416 US-19Have not personally been there yet.
Sam's Beach Bar
6325 Clark StCasual dining on the water. Dolphins often make appearances.
Get Hooked Grill
14333 Crab Trap CourtGood food, live music on weekends.
Brooklyn Bagels of Hudson
15427 U.S. Highway 19Amazing bagels!!
Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery
14190 US-19We enjoy their pizza. Mostly a take out place
Inn on the Gulf Hotel
6330 Clark StHave not personally been there, but I believe it's more upscale then the rest.
Carolina's Cuban Cafe
11720 U.S. Highway 19Not been, but heard good things.
Hudson Beach Ice Cream Parlor
6930 Clark StLove their ice cream!
Bait and Tackle
Coopers Shrimp Shack Bait and Tackle
14633 Old Dixie HwyClose by for live bait for fishing off the dock or kayaks
Grocery Stores
Walmart Supercenter
12610 US-19Winn Dixie
14134 US-19Publix Super Market at Fairway Oaks Plaza
13752 Little RdFun places
Great little beach, only a couple miles away. 4 beach chairs, towels and umbrella available to use. Costs $5 a day to park there.
125 locals recommend
SunWest Park
17362 Old Dixie HwyGreat little beach, only a couple miles away. 4 beach chairs, towels and umbrella available to use. Costs $5 a day to park there.
Gator Paintball Extreme
11122 Houston AveHave not been, but looks like fun if you are into paintball!
https://weekiwachee.com/
Watch mermaids, take a wilderness cruise, swim in crystal clear water.
About 25 mins away, open 9am -5:30pm. $13 for adults, $8 kids 6-12 yrs old, under 5 are free
556 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Wayhttps://weekiwachee.com/
Watch mermaids, take a wilderness cruise, swim in crystal clear water.
About 25 mins away, open 9am -5:30pm. $13 for adults, $8 kids 6-12 yrs old, under 5 are free
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Kayaks and Paddle Boards
Please enjoy them!! But a couple of things..
1. Life vests must be worn at all times. They are located in the garage.
2. Paddling against the tide in the main channel (heading towards the ocean) can be a challenge.
3. Ideal times for paddling in the mail channel are 30 min prior to low tide and anytime within the 4.5 hours proceeding the incoming tide. The incoming tide will greatly assist your paddling efforts.
4. Paddling in the finger canals is relatively easy to navigate regardless of the tides.
5. Be aware of boat traffic and paddle closer to the shorelines as they pass.