Crystal Beach stretches along the Bolivar Peninsula, offering 7 miles of open beach with few restrictions. The beach permits driving and camping directly on the sand, creating a popular destination for weekend getaways. The area is famous for its exceptional crabbing and fishing opportunities, with blue crabs abundant in the warm Gulf waters. The beach […]
Accessible only by boat or ferry, Cayo Costa State Park encompasses an unspoiled barrier island with nine miles of pristine beaches and 2,500 acres of wilderness. The park is renowned for exceptional shelling with numerous rare specimens found along its shores. Primitive cabins and tent camping sites offer an authentic island wilderness experience. The interior […]
St. George Island State Park encompasses nine miles of undeveloped shoreline on the eastern end of this barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico. The park features pristine beaches with sugar-white sand, emerald waters, and majestic dunes. The area is excellent for birding with migrating species visible throughout the year. Due to minimal light pollution, […]
Sebastian Inlet State Park is famous for its surfing spots including ‘First Peak’ and ‘Monster Hole’ which attract surfers from around the world. The park spans both sides of Sebastian Inlet with fishing jetties extending into the water. The Sebastian Fishing Museum and McLarty Treasure Museum highlight the area’s rich history including shipwrecks from the […]
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 […]
Holly Beach is one of Galveston’s most western public beach access points, offering a more natural experience than the island’s eastern beaches. The remote location results in fewer visitors, creating a sense of discovery and solitude rare on popular coastal areas. The beach allows vehicle access and overnight camping without permits, attracting those seeking a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Part of the National Wildlife Refuge system, this barrier island features diverse habitats including pristine beaches. Accessible only by boat, offering primitive camping, hiking trails, and excellent fishing opportunities. Important nesting area for loggerhead turtles.