Palm Harbor, Florida
Downtown Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor's historic center, a few blocks of Florida Avenue by the water. Breakfast spots and gelato, seafood and a cantina, a waterfront park on the Pinellas Trail, a 1924 brick chapel, and markets and festivals through the year. Here is what is open, what is on and how it got here.
On the calendar
Happening downtown
Markets, festivals and community events at Pop Stansell Park, the White Chapel and Harbor Hall, and on the streets downtown.
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Florida Avenue and around
Where to eat and drink downtown
Downtown restaurants, cafes and sweet stops from the Palm Harbor Happenings directory, within a few blocks of Florida Avenue. Tap one for its hours, phone and menu link.
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Ohana Cafe -
Smugglers Island Pub -
Fireside Pizza Cafe -
Angel Cakes Gourmet -
Sluggers Grill -
Yumlette Breakfast and Lunch -
Aroma
More downtown spots
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Reel Bbq -
Crabby Bill's Palm Harbor -
La Dolce Vita Trattoria -
Thirsty Marlin -
Catty Shack Cat Café - Suncoast Animal League -
Salty Lime Cantina -
The Charlotte Bean Coffee Co. -
Coolside Gelato Bar
In directory order, not a ranking. Best restaurants in Palm Harbor, by what you need
Landmarks
The park, the trail and the chapel
The places downtown is built around, plus two worth the short drive.
Pop Stansell Park
797 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor
A waterfront park with a boat ramp on Florida Avenue, and a stop on the Pinellas Trail. Markets on the Palm Harbor Happenings calendar set up here.
- On the trail: Listed as a park along the Pinellas Trail. Source (opens in a new tab)
White Chapel and Harbor Hall
1190 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor
The 1924 brick church, now the Rheba Sutton White Chapel, and the county's Harbor Hall beside it. Community events on the calendar, like the Halloween carnival, use both.
- Historical marker: Florida historical marker at the chapel. Source (opens in a new tab)
A short drive away
Palm Harbor Museum
2043 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor · (727) 724-3054
Local history in the Hartley House, run by the Palm Harbor Historical Society. A short drive east of downtown, at Curlew and Belcher roads.
- Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on holidays.
- Admission: Free. Donations welcome.
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor · (727) 784-3332
The community library, a few minutes east of downtown on Nebraska Avenue.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Since 1902
Downtown's story in six dates
From a college town called Sutherland to the downtown you walk today. Each date links to its source.
- 1902
The Florida Methodist Conference College, today's Florida Southern College, moved here after buying the San Marino Hotel. Source (opens in a new tab)
- 1921
A fire destroyed the college's main buildings. Bricks saved from them went into the first Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. Source (opens in a new tab)
- 1924
That church went up at 1190 Georgia Avenue. It still stands downtown as the Rheba Sutton White Chapel. Source (opens in a new tab)
- 1925
The town of Sutherland became Palm Harbor. The new name became official on July 15, 1925. Source (opens in a new tab)
- 1999
Pinellas County bought the old church property, restored the chapel and built Harbor Hall next door. Source (opens in a new tab)
- 2020
Pinellas County approved the Downtown Palm Harbor Master Plan, a long-range plan for downtown. Source (opens in a new tab)
FAQ
Downtown Palm Harbor FAQ
Where is downtown Palm Harbor?
Downtown Palm Harbor is the historic center around Florida Avenue, near the water. Pop Stansell Park is at 797 Florida Ave., and the White Chapel and Harbor Hall are at 1190 Georgia Ave.
Is Palm Harbor a city?
Palm Harbor is an unincorporated community in Pinellas County. It is not one of the county's 24 incorporated municipalities, so the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners serves as its local government.
What county is Palm Harbor in?
Pinellas County, Florida. Palm Harbor sits in north Pinellas, between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs.
What was Palm Harbor called before?
Sutherland. The name changed to Palm Harbor at the request of real estate developers, and the change became official on July 15, 1925.
What is there to do in downtown Palm Harbor?
Eat and drink within a few blocks of Florida Avenue (15 spots from our directory are on this page), catch a market or festival at Pop Stansell Park, ride or walk the Pinellas Trail, and see the 1924 White Chapel. The Palm Harbor Museum is a short drive east.
When is the Palm Harbor Museum open?
Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed on holidays. Admission is free. It is at 2043 Curlew Rd., a short drive east of downtown.
Where is the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce?
The Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is at 1151 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor.
Facts checked against official and primary sources October 30, 2026. Hours change; check with each place before you go.
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