Sanibel Island: The Shelling Capital of the World and the Stoop That Proves It
Sanibel Island is famous for its world-class shelling beaches, the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, and a community that came back stronger after Hurricane Ian.
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Bahia Honda: The Florida Keys Beach That Keeps Landing on Every Best-Of List
The Keys aren’t known for beaches, but Bahia Honda is the stunning exception: natural sand, turquoise water, and the ruins of Flagler’s railroad bridge framing the whole scene.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season: When Thousands of Ancient Travelers Choose Florida’s Beaches
Every summer, thousands of sea turtles crawl onto Florida’s beaches to nest. The state hosts more loggerhead nests than anywhere else on Earth, and you can watch it happen on guided moonlight walks.
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Blowing Rocks Preserve: Where the Ocean Erupts Through Stone
On Jupiter Island, waves slam through 125,000-year-old limestone and shoot 50 feet into the air. Blowing Rocks Preserve is one of Florida’s most dramatic natural spectacles.
