Clam Pass Beach Park offers a unique beach experience with a three-quarter mile boardwalk winding through a mangrove forest before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The narrow tidal pass creates interesting water currents and a small lagoon area popular with families. The mangrove estuary is excellent for kayaking and wildlife viewing including herons, egrets and […]
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, […]
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 […]
Located at the northern tip of Estero Island, Bowditch Point Park offers beach access on both the Gulf and back bay sides. The park combines recreational beach areas with a 17-acre restoration zone featuring native coastal vegetation and wildlife habitats. Walking trails wind through the preservation area with interpretive signs about local ecology. The location […]
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 […]
Caspersen Beach is famous as the ‘Shark Tooth Capital of the World,’ where visitors use special sifting scoops to find fossilized shark teeth millions of years old. The beach remains in a natural, undeveloped state with a wild, rugged beauty unlike manicured tourist beaches. Extensive wetlands, dunes, and coastal hammocks support diverse wildlife including gopher […]
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park offers one of the most pristine stretches of beach in Florida spanning a mile along a barrier island. The park features a hard bottom reef for snorkeling and the pass is excellent for fishing. The northern end of the island is a critical nesting habitat for sea turtles and shorebirds. Observation […]
Bowman’s Beach is the most secluded beach on Sanibel Island, accessed via a long boardwalk through natural vegetation with no buildings visible from the shore. The beach is world-famous for shelling opportunities, particularly after storms or at low tide. Amenities include picnic areas, grills, and a playground while maintaining a natural atmosphere. The beach has […]
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 […]