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Cayo Costa State Park
Long considered a jewel of the Gulf Coast, Cayo Costa State Park is a beautiful destination for nature lovers. Here, travelers will find beautiful scenery both on land and in the surrounding waters. There is plenty to do on the island, and whether you are enjoying a day trip or have decided to camp for the night under the stars you will certainly be met with enough activity to keep you satisfied.
Reaching Cayo Costa State Park can be done by ferry or by private boat. The island is a popular destination for day trips and offers a great deal of excitement. Fisherman will find that the island’s waters offer many remarkable catches. Shell collectors will also find much to enjoy about the island, as the south side is famed for offering beautiful shells as well as sand dollars and other exciting items.
Cayo Costa State Park offers chances for visitors to swim in the warm Gulf waters or to go snorkeling and get up close and personal with the inhabitants of these waters. It is not uncommon for visitors to find themselves treated to close encounters with dolphins, manatees, and other sea creatures. There are also a number of beautiful wild birds in the area.
The island of Cayo Costa offers a great deal of land activity as well. There is an amphitheatre on the island that offers excellent educational programs about the history and ecology of the island itself. There are over five miles of hiking and bicycle trails on Cayo Costa that lead through the remarkable nature of the area. Guests will find it easy to enjoy a family picnic or to simply bathe in the warmth and beauty of the island sun. Campsites are available throughout the island, offering travelers primitive outdoor sites, sites with electrical hookups, or even cottages to choose from.
In short, there is plenty to love about Cayo Costa State Park. Travel around the island is quite limited, but the small size more than makes up for this. The lack of cars on the island means that there is no smog or pollution and that the wildlife can roam free without worry about oncoming cars. For travelers who share a love of nature, there is really no destination that is more ideal than Cayo Costa. This park is simply beautiful and offers travelers a chance to see truly native Florida wildlife in its own natural environment. |
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