You can expect sandy beaches that are unparalleled. If you love walking along the beach, you can enjoy the more than 40 kilometer long Manasota Keys within 15 minutes' drive. The beaches in Florida are public, and there are sanitary facilities, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts and barbecues freely available for everyone.
As an insider tip, a beach walk of about 20 minutes from the car park at the end of Gulf Blvd. to Stump Pass can be recommended, where dolphins can be observed from the beach. Not only is experiencing dolphins in the wild a highlight for young and old, you can also collect shells and shark teeth here.
About an hour's drive away is Sanibel Island, whose beaches are mentioned in every guidebook. In addition to countless bird species, you can also see manatees, raccoons and, with a little luck, an alligator. Sanibel Island is also considered the shell island.
Boca Grande is considered the island of the "rich and beautiful," which you can reach from the house in about 15 minutes by car. Here too, the white beach with the turquoise blue sea will enchant you.
Boats, Kayaks & Jet Ski
In Florida there is the possibility to rent boats, for which you only need to present a driving license for cars and prove a minimum age of 21 years. Of course, there are also guided tours by boat, as well as guided tours with a kayak, where you can be inspired even more by the variety of flora and fauna in Florida. You can also book one of the offered tours with a captain, who will take you to the most beautiful places. From a boat, it will not take long before you experience dolphins up close.
