Top Things to do in Florida
Top Hotels in Florida
- 1. The Goodtime Hotel
- 2. Mondrian South Beach Hotel
- 3. Havana Cabana at Key West
- 4. Nautilus by Arlo
- 5. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
- 6. 1 Hotel South Beach
- 7. Postcard Inn
- 8. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale
- 9. Margaritaville Beach House Key West
- 10. Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Top 10 Bodies of Water in Florida, United States
Not just for retirees and theme park enthusiasts, the Sunshine State offers beautiful beaches, pristine diving conditions, and sizzling nightlife. Salsa the night away in a smokin’ hot Miami club, or swing away at one of Kissimmee’s many premium golf courses. An airboat tour of the Everglades is an unforgettable adventure – just look out for alligators! For the risk-averse, a lazy day spent on the soft sands of an Emerald Coast beach is as rejuvenating as a spa treatment.
Restaurants in Florida
1. Homosassa River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By BeckyArnoldRoams - Jensen Beach, United States
This area offers beautiful scenery, scalloping, springs, manatees, laid back restaurants with yummy food and good prices.
2. Emerald Coast
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
The towns along Florida's Panhandle--Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa and Destin-- comprise the Emerald Coast.
Reviewed By cdrossio - Macomb, United States
Captain Tony was the absolute right choice for a great fishing trip. He communicated with us often. He took us to a great spot where we caught our limit quick. Captain Tony is personable but professional. He made us feel very much at home on his well-maintained boat. He won't make you feel like a novice. We'll be back.
3. Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Located in the Navarre Beach Marine Park, Sea Oat pavilion & lifeguard Stn #1 follow the Kayak & SCUBA boardwalk to the beach. The site is marked on shore by four large PVC posts positioned on the sand dune. The Reef is 340ft south of the mean tide line and consists of 78 structures in nine columns spaced 20ft apart and is ideal for snorkeling and diving for any skill level.
4. Silver Springs River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By IGetPaid2DigDirt
We paddled the five-mile trip from the park to Ray Wayside Park. It was absolutely stunning! Monkeys, otters, manatees, alligators, TONS of turtles, beautiful trees, and crystal clear water. I wish it wasn't hours away from my home.
5. Kelly Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Camp among deer and otter after you tube the river.
Reviewed By babie24 - Hollywood, United States
What a Beautiful Park. Can enjoy the day with love ones float down the river and have a wonderful day with nature’s beauty and take amazing pictures!
6. Intracoastal Waterway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,114 reviews
Navigate the canals that have earned Fort Lauderdale its nickname, "Venice of America."
Reviewed By Leilanimcc - Seattle, United States
Fantastic boat tour inexpensive and flexible. Get On and off. Chris the tour guide and captain GREAT
7. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Come have an opportunity to see the great West Indian Manatee in the crystal clear springs at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge!
Reviewed By hayleyamby - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is a great place. it's fantastic that it's been preserved for everyone to enjoy. I think it's important for people to recognize that the refuge is trying to balance the importance of providing a winter home for the manatees, preserving the springs and surrounding lands, and yet also offer recreation for people. It has to be tricky here, where throngs of people (myself included) want to come see the manatees. Three Sisters Springs is just one area of the national wildlife refuge. This is probably the most popular because of the three main springs here, plus it's easily accessible. It's in a suburban area and you'll see the backs of several houses as you make your way there. The spring area becomes crowded with private motorboats, tour boats, snorkelers, kayakers, and paddle boarders. I think we all need to remember the manatees are endangered and face a lot of dangers (574 manatees died in 2019 in Florida) and give them space while we're visiting their home. You can visit the refuge by renting a kayak from nearby Hunter Springs Kayaks, by a local manatee snorkeling tour, through a local hotel like Plantation Inn, or by bringing your own boat or paddlecraft, which is what my family do when we visit. We have paddled here three times now. Every time the weather is a little different, and we always see manatees. You can also visit the springs via land, and walk on boardwalks around the springs. There is no access to the water if you arrive by land,. In addition to manatees, you'll see schools of fish in the springs, and we even saw a snake in the water while swimming. There are birds around, too. Crystal River is a wonderful place, and we need to be mindful of how we interact with the manatees and treat the water and land while we visit to preserve it for future generations.
8. Blackwater River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
One of the top Florida camping areas.
Reviewed By RamboB44magnum - Milton, United States
It’s got many attractions, lots of fish and can hunt on parts of it for deer.many public access points for boating, fishing from shore, kayaking, etc. plus there’s dolphins, and they give you opportunities to photograph them riding your bow. Black bears can be sighted in area around black water, I saw one running from trash can at night on ward basin.
9. Rock Springs Run
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Tributary of Florida's Wekiva River is ideal for canoeing, birdwatching, viewing wildlife and foliage.
Reviewed By danmj272 - Jacksonville, United States
My favorite place to kayak! This paddle is great because there are several places to stop and enjoy the water. The scenery is beautiful, i saw a few river otters, several types of fish and birds the last time i kayaker here. They do rent canoes at the front of the park, there is also a company that rents glass bottom kayaks. The paddle is a bit tough for beginners as you will start out up stream, but you will coast back going down stream on the way back. Get there early as this place is getting popular, try to avoid weekends if possible.
10. Alexander Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Clear-blue spring and creek in Ocala National Forest.
Reviewed By valerieann2020 - North Port, United States
This place was stunning. A must see if you are in the Ocala area. The spring in the middle is very deep (30 feet in some areas) and you end up doing a lot of treading water if you are snorkeling or free diving. I would recommend being a strong swimmer or having a flotation device if you know that you aren't, or you have children. We didn't have problems with crowds but we went on a Wednesday. We spent about two hours in Juniper Springs, and then spent about 2 more hours here at Alexander Springs. Both were beautiful but out of the two, this one was my favorite. We will definitely be coming back here! Also note that the park fee for Juniper Springs does not cover both springs. Alexander Springs was $6 a person to get in and well worth it!!
