Florida Beaches

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Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is one of the nicest beach towns in Florida. It’s an attractive city with many positive features, including beautiful public beaches and a historic beach boardwalk and pier.  Beaches in Cocoa Beach are among the most beautiful beaches in Florida. The sand is clean and the coastline offers some of the best surf…

Destin

Destin

Destin, Florida is a small beach town located in the Florida panhandle. It is an incredibly popular beach destination for tourists, and has been a popular destination for many decades.  Destin was once a quaint fishing village, but has grown into a busy tourist destination. More than 4.5 million people visit Destin annually, according to…

The Best Sandbars in Florida

The Best Sandbars in Florida

Sandbars in Florida are amazing! They often have crystal-clear water, powdery white sand, and are beautiful beyond words. While tourists crowd onto Florida’s beaches, Florida locals head to the sandbars. Sandbars in Florida are community gathering places. Although some sandbars can get crazy, they can also be a great place to meet like-minded friends and…

Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach is a small beach town in the Florida Panhandle. Many people say that Grayton Beach is a reminder of how “Old Florida” used to be. Grayton Beach is known for its charming, eclectic community and beautiful nature. The beaches in Grayton Beach are among the best in Florida, and the area is surrounded…

Indian Rocks Beach

Indian Rocks Beach

Indian Rocks Beach is a small beach town on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Indian Rocks Beach located in Pinellas County, and is part of a larger, sprawling metropolitan area which includes both St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and many other communities. The population of Indian Rocks Beach is relatively small, and was 3,673 as of the…

Beer Can Island (Tampa Bay)

Beer Can Island (Tampa Bay)

Tampa Bay has two islands with the name “Beer Can Island”. One “Beer Can Island” is located in the middle of Tampa Bay. It was recently renamed to “Pine Key”, and is the subject of this article. Click this link for the other “Beer Can Island”, located at the northern tip of Longboat Key, near…

Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins

Sea urchins are found in all of Florida’s coastal waters, including the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Sea urchins are echinoderms, and are part of the class Echinoidea. Habitat and Behavior Sea urchins are very versatile, and can be found in all of the world’s oceans. Sea urchins typically live on…

The Best Beaches in Tampa

The Best Beaches in Tampa

Many people ask about the best beaches in Tampa.  This question can be confusing because there are technically several beaches in Tampa, but they aren’t what most people expect.  Here’s how the Tampa city government website describes one popular beach in Tampa:  “Who needs to go to Clearwater to find a good beach when you…

Indian Shores

Indian Shores

Indian Shores is a small beach town in Pinellas County, Florida. The community of Indian Shores is located on a barrier island. Indian Shores is located west of the city of Seminole, north of Redington Shores and south of Indian Rocks Beach. Indian Shores has approximately 2.5 miles of public beaches. The sand is generally…

Overseas Highway

Overseas Highway

Florida’s Overseas Highway is a world-famous scenic highway. It consists of 42 bridges which connect the Florida Keys to the Florida mainland. It’s currently the only way to reach Key West via land. The only other ways to reach Key West are by high-speed ferry, or by flying into the Key West Airport (EYW). The…

Mangroves in Florida

Mangroves in Florida

Mangroves are an essential part of Florida’s natural environment. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida has an estimated 469,000 acres of mangrove forests throughout the state. This is a very good thing because mangroves are essential to Florida’s environmental health, and to the survival of the state. Where are mangroves located in…

Egmont Key

Egmont Key

Egmont Key is a beautiful, uninhabited island in Florida. The island is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay and covers approximately 250 acres. Egmont Key is physically located in Hillsborough County, and so is often considered to be one of the best beaches in Tampa. Things to Know Before Visiting Egmont Key Emont Key…

Miami Beach

Miami Beach

Miami Beach is the most famous beach in Florida. It is an extremely popular destination for tourists and is a popular cultural icon of south Florida. Miami Beach is famous for being a hip, fashionable destination and its posh culture. It has a unique Art Deco District with its signature pastel colors and signature architecture….

Siesta Key

Siesta Key

Siesta Key is a beautiful barrier island on Florida’s west coast. It’s one of the best beaches in Florida and the entire United States. Siesta Key has won numerous awards, including the “Dr. Beach” award for the best beach in America in 2017. Location Siesta Key is located just southwest of Sarasota. It is also…

Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park is one of the best state parks in Florida. It is very popular because it is located near several medium-sized cities in Florida: Lovers Key State park is one of the most highly visited state parks in Florida, and attracts millions of visitors per year. It offers a glimpse into what…

Anclote River Park

Anclote River Park

Anclote River Park is located in Pasco County at the mouth of the Anclote River. The Anclote River Park is medium-sized and covers approximately 31 acres. The park is a favorite destination for locals who love it its beach, fishing pier, excellent boat ramp, picnic pavilions for outdoor gatherings, and more. The park is also…

Redington Beach

Redington Beach is a small, residential beach town in Pinellas County. Redington Beach is an upscale, exclusive community and has approximately 2,000 residents. Redington Beach is located just north of Madeira Beach. The next community to the north of Redington Beach is North Redington Beach. Redington Beach is a quiet area and is filled with…

North Redington Beach

North Redington Beach is located just north of the town of Redington Beach. It is slightly easier to visit than the exclusive Redington Beach and has a small amount of public parking. Like its neighbor Redington Beach, North Redington Beach is a quiet residential area without any tourist attractions or many amenities for visitors. The…

Redington Shores

Redington Shores

Redington Shores is a small beach town on a barrier island along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The beach is fairly large and is usually relatively uncrowded. It can get crowded during peak times though, partially due to the high-rise hotels, condos and resorts in the area. Redington Shores is sandwiched among several other beach communities. It…