Beaches in Florida

An illuminating look at Fernandina Beach’s industrial past at a one-time train depot.

Dozens of giant mermaids are hidden across Florida’s coast in parks, yards, and beaches.

The largest sand dune in Florida sits inside the state's first Black-owned beach.

This 25-foot tall clock tower commemorates the start of one of America's foremost shopping districts and the end of the historic Palm Beach Pier.

A striking lighthouse with views of the Gulf of Mexico and of a military air show.

A plaque honors Miami's sister city in the Canary Islands, inviting one to reflect on their place in the world.

Every winter, this tiny islet on Florida’s Gulf Coast is swarmed by some of the largest birds on the continent.

These craggy limestone outcrops offer a glimpse at a unique piece of Florida geology.

In a time before lifeguards, this house was a sanctuary for the shipwrecked.

Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.

A hidden beach at the end of a tunnel of mangrove trees.

Wading through a small lagoon reveals a secret, wild stretch of pristine beach.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

A secret, rocky playground hidden amongst the plain white beaches of the Florida coast.

A nude beach alongside a washed-out road.

Manatees congregate around a power plant's discharge canal where the water is especially warm.