You can enjoy Florida’s 825 miles of sandy beaches. In addition to being beautiful, accessible, and equipped for year-round sun, sparkling white sand, and sparkling waters, Florida beaches are also known for their beauty, accessibility, and facilities. As well as historic sites, state parks, fishing communities, yacht-lined marinas, and urban centers, Florida’s coast is home to various natural habitats – sand dunes, salt marshes, mangrove islands, and coral reefs.
Among Florida’s best beaches are those in the Panhandle. Many of them are in protected national parks with little to no development, so they run for miles and miles. The beaches here are as close to perfection as you can get with their white, squeaky sand. April to October is the best time of year, but that’s about it.
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Western Florida’s beaches are famous for their incredible sunsets. Despite their smaller size, these are just as beautiful as their Atlantic cousins. Family-friendly, these beaches are surrounded by warm, calm, crystalline waters (except for Fort Myers).
Surfers and water sports enthusiasts are likelier to visit beaches along the Atlantic coast. Due to their location, these beaches are exposed to the raw power of the Atlantic Ocean and are subject to large waves and rip currents from time to time.
Florida has a wide variety of environments, from palm-lined, activity-filled boardwalks to secluded state parks where plants and animals thrive.
Many Floridians have heard of Disappearing Island, Florida; however, most have not had the chance to visit. Some people have formed opinions of this overlooked oasis from what they have heard vs. experienced. I’ll be the first to admit I was a little skeptical about visiting Disappearing Island. I had heard it’s a party location…
We have all seen segway tours offered all over the world. A popular way to the site-see, this two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter is a staple offering in many locations worldwide. We expect to see a segway tour as an option in many places, yet many of us, like myself, have never taken the plunge until…
A private island in Titusville, Florida? This can’t be right. If you head out onto the Indian River Lagoon – an estuary, you will find a few! And they are like a scene from Robinson Crusoe. I’m willing to bet most boaters don’t think about sandbars or having a private island when you mention Titusville….
The Cape Romano Dome House is not technically on Marco Island, Florida. It is located on the following Island down called Ten Thousand Island and is only accessible via water. The Island belongs to a larger group of Ten Thousand Islands. It was built by Bob Lee, a now-deceased retired oil producer, in 1980. The self-sustaining…
Scalloping in Florida is essentially an underwater scavenger hunt for dinner! It’s a Floridian tradition that many enjoy year after year. Florida is the only place in the United States where you can partake in this outdoor activity. Florida scalloping is a family-friendly way to spend the day on the water, catching juicy edible mollusks…
Central Florida’s east coast beaches are not known for tropical blue waters. Every magazine and every article will show you tropical blue water. I’ve lived here for over 20 years and done my fair share of east coast beaches. Usually, you don’t see the blue water until you get to West Palm. There are some…