These lesser-known spots offer a quieter atmosphere, pristine nature, and endless shelling opportunities.
Take your pick from seven of the best-kept secret beaches in Florida for a secluded coastal escape.
Stay:Enjoy a sprawling, crescent-shaped pool deck overlooking the beachfront atThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
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Golfers flock to the hotel’s 18-hole championship course, surrounded by marshes and moss-covered oaks.
Quartz crystals wash down from the Appalachian Mountains, collecting here and making the white sand sparkle.
You will, however, see azure waves that keep the vibes soothing and the bodysurfing fun.
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Stay:The elegantGasparilla Innis for travelers who love porch swings, clapboard shutters, and afternoon tea.
Watch nature in action as gopher tortoises burrow in sand dunes and shorebirds wade in the surf.
Stay:Visitors with their own boat can reserve a slip to dock overnight in the park’s marina.
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Stay:Campsites and cabins are available at nearby Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
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