Safety Harbor is a city of about 17,000 people on the west shore of Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, between Clearwater and Oldsmar. It was incorporated in 1917 and is known for Espiritu Santo Springs, a walkable Main Street, and Philippe Park.
Safety Harbor is one of the neighborhoods in Clearwater.
Safety Harbor is a city in Pinellas County on the west shore of Old Tampa Bay, east of Clearwater. It was incorporated in 1917, and the 2020 census counted 17,072 residents. The city grew around Espiritu Santo Springs, the mineral springs under the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. Shane Vanderson works with buyers and sellers in Safety Harbor from Engel & Völkers South Tampa, often with buyers who want a small bayfront downtown and a short drive to Tampa and the Gulf beaches.
Living in Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor sits on the west shore of Old Tampa Bay, between Clearwater and Oldsmar. Main Street runs east to the bay and ends at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, the city marina, and the fishing pier. The resort stands over Espiritu Santo Springs, the mineral springs behind the city motto, “Home of the Mineral Springs.” Baranoff Park, off Main Street, holds the Baranoff Oak, a live oak that the city estimates at about 350 years old. The city closes Main Street each month for the 3rd Friday Street Celebration, and Market on Main runs each Sunday. Philippe Park, the oldest park in Pinellas County, is on the bay north of downtown. Its Tocobaga temple mound is a National Historic Landmark.
The Safety Harbor market
The housing stock is mixed. Near downtown, older cottages and bungalows stand next to new custom homes on the same streets. Farther from downtown, most homes are ranch and two-story homes in subdivisions. Bayfront homes along Bayshore Boulevard and Philippe Parkway set the top of the range. Condominiums and townhomes are also available near downtown and the bay. Parts of the bayfront are in a FEMA flood zone, so check the flood zone, the elevation, and the insurance cost for an address before you make an offer. Waterfront homes need a seawall and dock review. See the waterfront homes guide, the Clearwater guide, and Belleair.
Boundaries
Pinellas County, on the west shore of Old Tampa Bay. Clearwater is to the west and south, and Oldsmar is to the northeast. McMullen-Booth Road is the main north-south road, and State Road 580 crosses the north side. ZIP 34695.
Homes in Safety Harbor
The stock is mixed. Near downtown, older cottages and bungalows stand next to new custom homes. Farther from downtown, most homes are ranch and two-story homes in subdivisions. Bayfront homes along Bayshore Boulevard and Philippe Parkway are at the top of the range. Condominiums and townhomes are also available near downtown and the bay.
Nearby amenities
Main Street shops and restaurants; Safety Harbor Resort and Spa; the city marina, fishing pier, and Waterfront Park; Philippe Park (Pinellas County park with a boat ramp, picnic shelters, and the Tocobaga temple mound); Baranoff Park and the Baranoff Oak; Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center; Mease Countryside Hospital on McMullen-Booth Road; the Courtney Campbell Causeway to Tampa; Tampa International Airport, typically 20 to 30 minutes; Clearwater Beach, typically 25 to 35 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Safety Harbor?
Safety Harbor is a city in Pinellas County on the west shore of Old Tampa Bay, between Clearwater and Oldsmar. It is a separate municipality, not a Clearwater neighborhood. Its ZIP code is 34695.
What is Safety Harbor known for?
Safety Harbor is known for Espiritu Santo Springs, the mineral springs under the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. It is also known for its Main Street, the monthly 3rd Friday Street Celebration, and Philippe Park, where the Tocobaga temple mound is a National Historic Landmark.
Is Safety Harbor on the beach?
No. Safety Harbor is on Old Tampa Bay, not on the Gulf. It has a marina, a fishing pier, and bayfront parks. Clearwater Beach is typically 25 to 35 minutes west.
Do homes in Safety Harbor need flood insurance?
It depends on the address. Parts of the bayfront are in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, where lenders require flood insurance on federally backed mortgages. Other parts of the city are on higher ground. Check the FEMA flood map and the elevation certificate for the address before you make an offer.
