But its not all Jello shots, drive-on beaches, and frat-house foolery come spring in the Sunshine State.

You may not have heard of these lesser-knownbeaches and small towns.

In early March, connect with Floridas mountain biking community at theSantos Fat Tire Festival.

Ocala National Forest - Silver Glen Springs

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Sombrero Beach with palm trees on the Florida Keys, Marathon, Florida, USA. Tropical and paradise destination for vacation.

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View of treehouse

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Bean Point Beach in Anna Maria

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Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Fort White, FL

Ichetucknee Springs State Park.Credit: Mark Conlin/Getty Images

New Port Richey FL

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