Isla Blanca Park is a 600-acre county park at the southern tip of South Padre Island, featuring some of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in Texas. The park offers panoramic views where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Laguna Madre Bay and the Brazos Santiago Pass. Extensive amenities include two multi-level pavilions, jetties for […]
Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and clean white sand, South Padre Island Beach is one of Texas’ premier beach destinations. With over 30 miles of beautiful shoreline, it offers a tropical paradise atmosphere. The beach is popular for its water sports, including kiteboarding and parasailing, and is known for excellent fishing opportunities. South Padre […]
Vanderbilt Beach is a popular North Naples beach with excellent facilities and proximity to luxury resorts including the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The beach features fine white sand, clear Gulf waters, and typically calm conditions ideal for swimming. The Vanderbilt Beach Concession provides food, beverage, and beach equipment rentals. Vanderbilt Lagoon on the eastern side offers kayak […]
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 […]
Lovers Key State Park encompasses four barrier islands with two and a half miles of pristine white sand beaches accessible by boardwalk or tram. Once only accessible by boat (hence the name, as only lovers would make the effort to reach it), the park now offers easy access to secluded beach areas. The park features […]
Fernandina Beach is the northernmost beach on Florida’s Atlantic coast, combining beautiful shoreline with Victorian charm in the historic downtown district. The main beach area features wide sands with ample facilities and lifeguards during summer months. The downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places with 50+ blocks of historic buildings now housing […]
Located where the Cocohatchee River meets the Gulf of Mexico, Wiggins Pass offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities with diverse marine habitats. The beach at Barefoot Beach Preserve features natural surroundings with sea oats, sand dunes, and nesting areas for sea turtles and shore birds. The shallow, clear waters are ideal for families and provide […]
Bonita Beach offers a more relaxed atmosphere than neighboring beaches with excellent amenities including pavilions, boardwalks, and a butterfly garden. Little Hickory Island Park at the north end provides a quiet beach experience with mangrove-lined waterways. Dog Beach, where leash-free dogs are permitted, is popular with pet owners. The beach is excellent for dolphin spotting […]
Anna Maria Island is an unspoiled barrier island with a laid-back, Old Florida feel. The beaches feature powdery white sand and turquoise waters with no high-rise buildings to obstruct views. The island has three distinct communities (Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach) and is known for excellent shelling, bird watching, and spectacular sunsets. A […]
Marco Island is the largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, featuring beautiful crescent beaches with pearlescent sand and gentle waves. The island is known for excellent shelling and wildlife viewing, especially dolphins and bald eagles. South Marco Beach offers a wide public beach with gorgeous sunsets, while Tigertail Beach features a tidal lagoon that’s perfect […]