Fort De Soto
beach ★ 4.8 (2,559)
This is 1,136 acres spread across five connected keys, so you get nearly three miles of white Gulf beach plus a mangrove-lined bay side without ever leaving the park. Construction of the fort began in 1898, and a dedicated dog beach means you don't have to choose between the shore and the dog.
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Best time to go
Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons, when the causeway and lots fill fast.
Local tip
Skip the main swim beach and walk the North Beach trail out toward the point for quieter sand.
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