The My FL Guide Blog
Trip ideas from the listings we actually verified — the clearest water on the coast, state parks worth the entry fee, where to find shark teeth, and the weekend getaways locals take. Every guide is free to read.
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🚗 Day TripsGetting in the Water Without a Boat: Florida Dive and Snorkel Operators
You do not need a boat, gear or a buddy with a truck to dive in Florida. You need a dive shop: they run the charters, rent the equipment, fill the tanks and certify you. Here are the verified operators we track, by region.
Read the guide →💡 TipsFlorida's Rail Trails and Paved Bike Paths, Region by Region
Florida is flat, which makes it one of the best states in the country for a long car-free ride. Here are the paved rail trails and linear parks we have verified, grouped by region, with the trailheads and the character of each one.
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🌿 ParksSprings You Can Swim In That Aren't State Parks
Florida's famous springs are state parks with reservation screens and full lots. There is a whole second layer of swimmable springs - county parks, national-forest recreation areas and a few private ones - and most of them you can just drive to.
Read the guide →🏖️ BeachesThe Clearest Water in Florida: 12 Beaches Worth the Drive
Looking for water you can see your feet in? These are the Gulf and Panhandle beaches our guide flags for reliable clear, calm water, with what each one actually costs to park.
Read the guide →🏖️ BeachesShark Teeth, Shells and Treasure: A Fossil Hunter's Guide to the Florida Coast
Where to look for fossilized shark teeth on the Florida coast - the real beaches, what parking costs, and when the hunting is actually good.
Read the guide →🌿 ParksFlorida State Parks That Beat a Theme Park Day
Springs you can swim in, Gulf beaches inside a park gate, and the real per-vehicle entry fees for the Florida State Parks our guide covers.
Read the guide →🚗 Day TripsSix Florida Islands You Can Day-Trip Without Owning a Boat
Boat-access-only islands from Tampa Bay to the Keys, with the real ferry fares, marina parking costs and what you will find when you land.
Read the guide →🍽️ DiningWaterfront Dining in Florida: Where to Eat With the Boats Going By
Ninety-one dining listings in our guide carry the waterfront tag. These are the ones to plan a sunset around, region by region.
Read the guide →🧳 Weekend GetawaysA Weekend in the Florida Keys: What to Book First
Three days down the Overseas Highway, from Key Largo to Key West - the parks, ferries and waterfront tables to book before you leave.
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