Magnolia Beach is a unique “shell beach” composed primarily of crushed shells rather than sand, creating a striking white shoreline along Matagorda Bay. This free beach allows camping directly on the shore with no permits required, making it popular with budget travelers and RV enthusiasts. The calm, shallow waters of the protected bay are ideal […]
Playalinda Beach is part of Canaveral National Seashore, featuring 24 miles of undeveloped Atlantic shoreline. The beach is known for excellent surfing conditions and as a prime viewing location for rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center. The protected status means the beach remains natural and pristine with abundant wildlife including sea turtles and migratory […]
Bahia Honda offers the best natural beaches in the Florida Keys with crystal clear waters and fine white sand – rare for the rocky Keys. The park features two major beach areas: Sandspur Beach and Calusa Beach, with excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities. The old Bahia Honda Rail Bridge provides a scenic backdrop and historic […]
Accessible only by boat or ferry, Caladesi Island remains one of Florida’s last untouched barrier islands. The beach features pristine white sand, blue-green waters, and natural coastal environments without development. Visitors can kayak through mangrove forests on the three-mile kayak trail, hike the interior island trail, or enjoy the peaceful shoreline. The island was once […]
St. Augustine Beach combines beautiful Atlantic shoreline with rich historical context in America’s oldest city. The wide, white sand beach features a fishing pier, splash park, and pavilion with regular events and concerts. Cars are allowed on designated sections, making the beach accessible for everyone. The beach town has a relaxed vibe with local restaurants […]
Grayton Beach State Park features consistently ranked among America’s most beautiful beaches with sugar-white sand and emerald green water. The park is unique for its rare coastal dune lakes, a natural phenomenon found in few places worldwide where freshwater lakes intermittently connect with the Gulf of Mexico. A 4.5-mile hiking trail winds through a coastal […]
Henderson Beach State Park preserves 6,000 feet of pristine shoreline and natural coastal scrub ecosystem in the otherwise heavily developed Destin area. The beach features brilliant white quartz sand and emerald-green waters characteristic of the Emerald Coast. A nature trail winds through ancient dunes, some over 30 feet tall, providing habitat for wildlife including migratory […]
Known as ‘Florida’s Most Relaxing Place,’ Navarre Beach offers 12 miles of uncrowded, pristine white sand between Gulf Islands National Seashore and Navarre Beach County Park. The 1,545-foot fishing pier is the longest on the Gulf of Mexico and great for fishing or dolphin watching. The beach features the Navarre Beach Marine Park with artificial […]
The main public beach area on St. Simons Island, featuring a wide, flat shoreline ideal for cycling, jogging, and shell collecting. Known for great bird watching, particularly during low tide when sandbars are exposed. Offers several public access points.
A scenic coastal inlet between St. Simons and Sea Island, popular for fishing, bird watching, and nature photography. Features a wooden observation deck and is a designated stop on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Not ideal for swimming due to strong currents.