Before the recent fire, I would have made sure to take a detour along the pier, the longest wooden pier on the western U.S.

In a state full of family-friendly accommodations, the best family resorts in Florida offer oceanfront escapes and ...

Additionally, the beach brings surfers and kiteboarders looking to catch large swells among the salty breezes ... but it's actually 27 miles of sand along the Panhandle with nearly 100 public access ...

bring a picnic or kayak; both are perfect for this natural habitat with a wheelchair-accessible walkway. Either way, bring your camera, as these encounters are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 10.