Boca Grande is a small, uninhabited island in the Florida Keys. Boca Grande Key is an extremely popular boating destination for people who live in Key West, and for visitors who visit the island with sandbar tours and captained boat charters. Note: Boca Grande Key should not be confused with the small residential community of…
The Content Keys are a group of small islands in the lower Florida Keys backcountry, near the Gulf of Mexico. The entire region is famous for its beautiful clear water, abundant wildlife and fine, sugar-white sand. It is renowned for having some of the best sandbars in Florida. Note: The Content Keys are located in…
Sandbars in Key West are hidden gems. The sand is like white sugar. The water is crystal clear. When you’re all alone on a sandbar there isn’t any noise, except for the sound of the water. They’re like private desert islands. You can often see fun and exciting marine life on sandbars, including dolphins, sharks,…
Devil’s Den Spring is a natural spring, set inside a giant cavern. This spring is gorgeous, and we love this place! We think Devil’s Den is one of Florida’s coolest and most unique spots in Florida. It’s one of the only springs in Florida that’s located inside an underground cavern. Plus, there is on-site camping….
Cocoa Beach is one of the nicest beach towns in Florida. It’s an attractive city with many positive features, including beautiful public beaches and a historic beach boardwalk and pier. Beaches in Cocoa Beach are among the most beautiful beaches in Florida. The sand is clean and the coastline offers some of the best surf…
Destin, Florida is a small beach town located in the Florida panhandle. It is an incredibly popular beach destination for tourists, and has been a popular destination for many decades. Destin was once a quaint fishing village, but has grown into a busy tourist destination. More than 4.5 million people visit Destin annually, according to…
Sandbars in Florida are amazing! They often have crystal-clear water, powdery white sand, and are beautiful beyond words. While tourists crowd onto Florida’s beaches, Florida locals head to the sandbars. Sandbars in Florida are community gathering places. Although some sandbars can get crazy, they can also be a great place to meet like-minded friends and…
Fort Myers is a medium-sized city in southwest Florida. It’s one of the largest tourist destinations in southwest Florida, and is a major driver of the regional economy. Location Fort Myers is located in southwest Florida, on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. The city sits on the southern shores of the Caloosahatchee River, just south…
Cape Coral is a medium-sized town in Southwest Florida. Cape Coral is not a party town; it is known as a laid-back, quiet community. There is not a lot of action in the small city, or the tiny downtown area. Because of this, Cape Coral mostly appeals to retirees, boaters, and people who love the…
Grayton Beach is a small beach town in the Florida Panhandle. Many people say that Grayton Beach is a reminder of how “Old Florida” used to be. Grayton Beach is known for its charming, eclectic community and beautiful nature. The beaches in Grayton Beach are among the best in Florida, and the area is surrounded…
Indian Rocks Beach is a small beach town on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Indian Rocks Beach located in Pinellas County, and is part of a larger, sprawling metropolitan area which includes both St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and many other communities. The population of Indian Rocks Beach is relatively small, and was 3,673 as of the…
Key West is a wild place. It’s a modern-day pirate town, known for crazy parties on Duval Street, quirkiness and adult-friendly entertainment. Key West celebrates individual freedom and permissive attitudes. Sometimes, it can feel like almost anything is allowed. With such a wild reputation, there must be nude beaches in Key West, right? Well, surprisingly, no! Many…
Tampa Bay has two islands with the name “Beer Can Island”. One “Beer Can Island” is located in the middle of Tampa Bay. It was recently renamed to “Pine Key”, and is the subject of this article. Click this link for the other “Beer Can Island”, located at the northern tip of Longboat Key, near…
Note: The Tampa Bay area has two popular islands named “Beer Can Island”. Both are popular beach spots for boaters to gather. This article is about Beer Can Island on the northern tip of Longboat Key, also known as Greer Island. The other “Beer Can Island” (Pine Key) is a small, privately-owned island in the…
Brooksville is often called the “Real Florida” and is representative of how the state used to be decades ago. One refreshing thing about Brooksville is that it actually has hills and elevation changes! Many of the hills in and around Brooksville are beautiful, rolling green pastures. Some hills are more dramatic than others, and may…
Cedar Key is a small island in Florida. It’s located in a beautiful, remote and largely undeveloped region of Florida’s central Gulf coast that is known as the “Nature Coast”. Cedar Key is a very popular destination for road trips in Florida, and is a favorite weekend getaway for Florida locals. Where is Cedar Key? The…
Sea urchins are found in all of Florida’s coastal waters, including the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Sea urchins are echinoderms, and are part of the class Echinoidea. Habitat and Behavior Sea urchins are very versatile, and can be found in all of the world’s oceans. Sea urchins typically live on…
Many people ask about the best beaches in Tampa. This question can be confusing because there are technically several beaches in Tampa, but they aren’t what most people expect. Here’s how the Tampa city government website describes one popular beach in Tampa: “Who needs to go to Clearwater to find a good beach when you…
Indian Shores is a small beach town in Pinellas County, Florida. The community of Indian Shores is located on a barrier island. Indian Shores is located west of the city of Seminole, north of Redington Shores and south of Indian Rocks Beach. Indian Shores has approximately 2.5 miles of public beaches. The sand is generally…
Three Sisters Spring is one of the most beautiful natural springs in Florida. It’s also one of the best places to see wild manatees in Florida. Note: The Chassahowitzka River is another excellent location to swim with manatees, and it’s relatively nearby Three Sisters Spring. If you will visit Three Sisters Spring, be sure to…