Bell Villa Motel — Local Attractions
3430 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL · 10-mile radius · 20 verified locations
20 locations
Bell Villa
State Parks
Springs & Water
Tours & Eco
Fishing
Dining & Marina
Historic Sites
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
0.7 miles north · Open daily 9am–5:30pm · (352) 423-5600
Florida’s most beloved wildlife park. Manatees, Florida panther, red wolf, black bear, and the famous underwater Fish Bowl observatory.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
0.1 miles · Open 24 hours · Free admission · (352) 795-3817
Civil War–era sugar mill ruins practically next door. A quick, fascinating piece of old Florida history — free and open 24/7.
Snorkeling With Manatees
5 min drive · Homosassa River · Open 7am–8pm · (352) 860-3222
Guided manatee snorkel tours on the Homosassa River. Small groups, professional captains, year-round availability.
Homosassa Manatee Snorkeling Center
5 min drive · Open 8am–4pm · (352) 601-8992
Year-round guided manatee swim tours. Highly rated, gear included, knowledgeable captains who care deeply about the animals.
River Adventure Tours (Kayak & Eco Tours)
5 min drive · Halls River Rd · Open 8am–6pm · (833) 468-8687
Guided kayak eco-tours on the Homosassa River. Manatees, dolphins, otters, and birds on every trip.
Monkey Island
5 min drive · Free admission · (352) 628-2474
Spider monkeys on a river island, pelicans, manatees visible from shore. Free and totally Old Florida. A must-see.
Homosassa Fishing Charters — Captain Jody
5 min drive · Open 7am–9pm · (352) 572-4886
Inshore fishing and scalloping charters. Redfish, trout, black drum, sheepshead. Perfect 5.0 rating — 6 years of loyal clients.
Homosassa Fishing — Captain Duane
5 min drive · Open 8am–6pm · (352) 302-5727
Veteran licensed fishing guide with deep knowledge of the Homosassa river system. Clean boat, excellent inshore action.
MacRae’s of Homosassa — Boat Rentals & Marina
5 min drive · (352) 628-2602
Best-priced pontoon boat rentals in the area. Live bait, boat launch access. Rent a boat and ride out to the springs in minutes.
Riverhaven Marina
5 min drive · Open 7:30am–5:30pm · (352) 628-5545
Full-service marina with boat rentals, storage, and repairs. Boat launch access to the Homosassa River.
The Shed — Waterfront Tiki Bar
5 min drive · Open daily 11am–10pm · (352) 628-2602
Iconic open-air waterfront tiki bar with live music nightly and a food truck right on the Homosassa River. A local institution.
Crump’s Landing
5 min drive · Open daily 11am–9pm · (352) 765-4942
Full-service waterfront restaurant on the Homosassa River. Best grouper sandwich in the area. Boat docking available.
Monkey Island Riverside Resort & Bar
5 min drive · Open 24 hours · (352) 628-2474
Old Florida waterfront resort with a marina bar and live music. Manatee sightings from the dock — they come right up.
Chassahowitzka River Campground & Kayak Launch
8 miles south · Open 8am–6pm · (352) 382-2200
Launch point for “The Chaz” — the most pristine, undeveloped spring-fed river system in the area. Manatees, dolphins, wilderness.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
9 miles north · Open 8am–6pm · $3/car · (352) 795-3817
2,000-year-old Native American ceremonial mounds, excellent small museum, and a river overlook. A hidden gem at $3 a car.
Three Sisters Springs
8 miles north · Open 8:30am–4:30pm · (352) 586-1170
One of Florida’s most spectacular spring systems. Swim or snorkel with hundreds of manatees in crystal-clear 72° water in winter.
Hunter Springs Park — Free Manatee Swimming
9 miles north · Open 8am–5:30pm · $5 parking · Free swim
No entry fee to swim with manatees in crystal-clear spring water. Bring a pool noodle. Manatees come right up to you.
Kings Bay Park — Kayak Launch
9 miles north · Open 8am–8pm · $7 parking
Primary launch point for kayaking to Three Sisters Springs, Hunter Springs, and Seven Sisters. Paddle board-friendly.
Waterfront Social — Crystal River
8 miles north · Open daily 11am–9pm · (352) 795-3113
Waterfront restaurant at a Crystal River marina. Great grouper sandwich, beautiful sunset views, manatees visible from the dock.
When to Visit
🌊 Nov–Mar — Peak Season
Manatee season. Largest concentrations in the warm springs. Best wildlife park experience. Snowbird season — book early.
🎣 Apr–Jun — Shoulder
Tarpon season peaks in spring. Fewer crowds, warm days, mild nights. Excellent for kayaking and eco-tours.
☀️ Jul–Sep — Summer
Hottest and most humid. Afternoon thunderstorms. Fishing remains strong. Best rates of the year. Bay scallop season!
🍂 Oct — Transition
Cooling off. Great fishing and kayaking. Manatees begin returning. A sweet spot for budget travelers seeking fewer crowds.