Palm Harbor is an unincorporated community located in the northern part of Pinellas County, Florida. It is situated on Florida's Gulf Coast, about 23 miles northwest of Tampa and 25 miles north of St. Petersburg. Surrounding communities include Tarpon Springs (to the north), Dunedin and Clearwater (to the south), Oldsmar (to the east), and Ozona (to the west). Palm Harbor has in recent years become one of the most affluent communities in the Tampa Bay area. Palm Harbor is also well known for it's plentiful , gorgeous golf courses and golf course communities. You can find one on almost every block! If you love the water, golfing or both, Palm Harbor will definitely be a good choice for you! Palm Harbor real estate is also home to one of the most prestigous high schools in the county, Palm Harbor Univerisity. Many buyers choose to move to the area, just to be zoned for this highly acclaimed school.
Palm Harbor is home to the North Pinellas Historical Museum, an historic home built around 1915 by Judge Thomas William Hartley, one of the area's early settlers. The museum features a variety of exhibits on the history of Palm Harbor and surrounding communities, focusing on the period comprising first settlement in the 1800s up to the present day. Outdoor recreation is also plentiful in Palm Harbor. Due to its direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Palm Harbor offers facilities for fishing, boating, and diving. For land recreation, the Pinellas Trail offers 34 miles of jogging, biking, strolling, and other forms of outdoor activities. There are also public parks for barbecues and picnics, as well as fields for baseball, softball, and soccer.