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 […]
Florida Beaches
Juno Beach
Juno Beach offers a quieter alternative to other Palm Beach County beaches with excellent surfing conditions and a dog-friendly section. The Juno Beach Pier is popular for fishing and dolphin watching. The town is a major sea turtle nesting site, home to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center where visitors can learn about turtle conservation. The beach […]
Vero Beach
Vero Beach offers a sophisticated yet relaxed beach experience on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The beaches feature golden sand, blue waters, and sea turtle nesting grounds (visible during guided turtle walks in summer). The town has strict building height restrictions maintaining an uncrowded, village-like atmosphere. Downtown Vero and Ocean Drive offer high-end boutiques, art galleries, and […]
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Pass-a-Grille is a historic beach community at the southern end of St. Pete Beach with a distinct, laid-back character. The narrow beach town is only one block wide, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Boca Ciega Bay on the other. The beach features soft white sand and clear water with a historic […]
Delray Beach
Delray Beach combines excellent Atlantic beachfront with an award-winning downtown full of restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. The beach area features clean, wide stretches of sand with professional lifeguards and good facilities. Atlantic Avenue, the main thoroughfare, runs from the beach through downtown with numerous sidewalk cafes and shops within walking distance of the ocean. The […]
Henderson Beach State Park
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 […]
Navarre Beach
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 […]
Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island offers a laid-back atmosphere with uncrowded beaches and excellent water quality. The beach town has retained its charming, small-town character with locally owned shops and restaurants. Jensen Beach is known as the ‘Pineapple Capital of the World’ due to its pineapple plantation history celebrated in the annual Pineapple Festival. The […]
Bahia Honda State Park
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 […]
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island features seven miles of white sand beach with shallow, warm Gulf waters ideal for families. The beach is known for its gentle slope and calm waters, making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Times Square is the heart of the beach town with shops, restaurants, and street performers. […]