Mustang Island State Park encompasses 3,954 acres with 5 miles of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico. The park offers primitive beach camping as well as developed campsites with water and electricity. A highlight is the Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail, featuring a 20-mile route through the shallow waters of Corpus Christi Bay […]
Matagorda Bay Nature Park offers 1,600 acres of coastal habitat and several miles of pristine beach where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The unique location provides both river and Gulf access, creating diverse fishing opportunities and ecosystems. The park features 2-story screened shelters for overnight stays, RV sites, and tent camping areas. […]
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 […]
Blind Pass Beach sits at the narrow pass between Sanibel and Captiva Islands, creating unique currents that make it one of the best shelling locations in an area already famous for shells. The pass offers excellent fishing opportunities, particularly during tidal changes. The beach has a more natural, less developed feel than other beaches in […]
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park occupies the southern third of Key Biscayne with over a mile of Atlantic beachfront consistently ranked among Florida’s best beaches. The historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, built in 1825, is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County and offers tours and spectacular views from the top. The park features diverse […]
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 […]
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park offers the rare combination of an unspoiled tropical coastal habitat in the highly developed Palm Beach area. The beach is reached via a 1,600-foot boardwalk that crosses a picturesque lagoon lined with mangroves. The offshore Anastasia rock reef provides excellent snorkeling opportunities with abundant marine life. The park’s Estuary […]
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, […]
Melbourne Beach offers a quiet, residential beach experience in contrast to busier Space Coast beaches. The area is significant for sea turtle nesting, with loggerhead, green, and leatherback turtles laying eggs between May and October. The beach’s unspoiled stretches are ideal for long walks and collecting sea glass and shells. Historic points of interest include […]
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 […]