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Keep reading to find the right island for your dream getaway.
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At Amelia Island State Park, explore 200 acres of coastal maritime forests, salt marshes, and beaches.
It’s also the only state park that offers horseback riding on the beach.
Head to Manatee Public Beach for a family outing.
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It has a playground and picnic tables onsite.
In the winter months, shelling is outstanding here.
Sanibel Island
The fishhook-shaped island off Fort Myers and Cape Coral coast is a natural treasure.
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“Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the nation.
The main event on the island, though, is shelling.
The unspoiled beaches ofSt.
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George Island State Parkare ideal for a day on the sand.
Sea turtles love it here too.
Watch for their nests (and don’t disturb them!).
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Seethe island’s beautyfrom a birds-eye view by climbing to the top of Cape St. George Light.
Then, when you get home and are missing the scenery, take a peek atthe live cam stream.
Key West
It’s impossible to talk about Florida islands without mentioning one of its most iconic.
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Start by joining the crowds to take in (and applaud!)
Located in Palm Beach County, Peanut Island is an 80-acre sanctuary and a favorite spot for local boaters.
In the 1960s, thislesser-known islandwas home to a nuclear bunker for President John F. Kennedy.
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Today families anchor vessels surrounding the island for a fun-filled day of swimming and snorkeling.
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