"The Apalachicola River, floodplain and bay comprise one of the most biodiverse and productive riverine and estuarine systems in the northern hemisphere. The historic natural function and cultural heritage of the surrounding communities remain intact much of the way it has been for generations of commercial fishermen on one of Florida's last working waterfronts. This ecosystem and its people are truly an American treasure."
— Dan Tonsmeire, Apalachicola Riverkeeper
"Fort Pickens is a rare taste of old Florida, and its undisturbed natural beauty makes it one of my favorite places to visit on the Gulf Coast." - former U.S. Representative Jeff Miller
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Palm Beach at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach, Gulf Stream, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Worth, Lantana, Manalapan, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach, South Palm Beach, Tequesta |
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Martin at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Jupiter Island, Stuart |
| Popular Spot | Stuart |
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Sandy Beaches |
22 miles |
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Public Accesses |
18 |
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St. Lucie at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce |
| Popular Spot |
Port St. Lucie |
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Sandy Beaches |
21.5 miles |
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Public Accesses |
32 |
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Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail |
5 sites |
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Indian River at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Indian River Shores, Orchid, Sebastian, Vero Beach |
| Popular Spot |
Vero Beach |
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Sandy Beaches |
22.4 miles |
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Public Accesses |
40 |
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Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail |
12 sites |
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Brevard at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne, Satellite Beach |
| Popular Spot |
Cocoa Beach |
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Sandy Beaches |
71.6 miles |
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Public Accesses |
182 |
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Volusia at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, Ponce Inlet, Wilbur-by-the-Sea |
| Popular Spot |
Daytona and Daytona Beach |
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Sandy Beaches |
36 miles |
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Flagler at a Glance |
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Coastal Cities |
Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Palm Coast, Beverly Beach |
| Popular Spot |
Historic Flagler Beach |
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Sandy Beaches |
19 miles |
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Public Accesses |
73 |
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