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…
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…
Fort Desoto is one of the best beaches in Florida. To make it even more official, Fort De Soto was once named the “Best Beach in the entire United States” in 2005 by “Dr. Beach” Stephen Leatherman. The water is clear, the sand is amazing, and there is a huge amount of parking. Plus, it…
Many people dream about camping in the Florida Keys. They imagine white sandy beaches, Caribbean blue water and easy living. They dream that camping is an easy, cheap alternative to hotels and expensive vacation rentals. Maybe even find some free camping on a beach? That all sounds great, right? It does sound great! But, sadly,…
Marathon is one of the most populated cities in the Florida Keys. It’s considered to be part of the “Middle Keys”, and forms their southern boundary. Islands below Marathon are considered to be the “Lower Keys”. History Like almost all of the Florida Keys, Marathon was inhabited and used for thousands of years by indigenous…
There’s a huge variety of campgrounds in the Florida Keys. You can find everything from old, run-down trailer parks to the fanciest, most high-end and expensive private campgrounds you could imagine. Some campground lots in this guide sell for over a million dollars! Can you imagine paying a million dollars for a parking place? This…
Bahia Honda State Park is located on Bahia Honda, a small island in the Florida Keys archipelago. It’s located in the lower keys, southwest of Marathon. The island of Bahia Honda has some of the most beautiful views in the Florida Keys, and several of the most beautiful beaches in the Florida. Location Bahia…
Key West is the southernmost key in the Florida Keys archipelago, and the southernmost point of the continental United States. It’s a small island filled with big character, energy and adventure. We hope this guide will help you learn more about Key West, and all that it has to offer. Location First of all,…
Note: There are several videos included below in this guide. Blue Heron Bridge is consistently ranked one of the best snorkeling and shore diving spots in Florida. Locals say it was unknown — a true hidden gem — until it was featured on the cover of Southern Diver Magazine in 1998. Its popularity exploded overnight….
New Smyrna Beach is a small beach town on Florida’s east coast. It sits in Volusia County, about 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach, and an hour north of Cape Canaveral. The town is sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Indian River to the west. Beaches and Outdoors This part of Florida…
Sanibel Island is one of my favorite places in all of Florida. I love it because it strikes a perfect balance between so many great things. Nature, conservation and respectful human enjoyment. Laid back, but sophisticated Luxurious, but accessible I especially love the bike paths which connect every part of the island. I could see…