Moon Florida Gulf Coast: Best Beaches, Scenic Drives, Everglades Adventures (Travel Guide)


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Whether you’re kayaking through mangroves, bodysurfing with manta rays, or sunbathing with a piña colada in hand, soak up the Sunshine State with Moon Florida Gulf Coast. Inside you’ll find: Flexible itineraries from short beach getaways to a 10-day road trip covering all 700 miles of the Florida Gulf Coast The best spots for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, biking, bird-watching, and fishing, and the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusion Top activities and unique experiences: Discover the vibrant performing arts scene in Sarasota or stroll through quaint riverfront towns and secluded island enclaves. Unwind on shell-scattered beaches, explore winding mazes of mangroves, or spot gators in the swampy Everglades. Ride the coasters at Busch Gardens, browse art galleries in Naples, or catch a college baseball game during Spring Training. Sail through the canals of Tampa, kick back at a beachfront oyster bar, and sip a local brew as the sun sets over the ocean Expert advice from Florida native Joshua Lawrence Kinser on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around by car, bus, or boat Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutBackground information on the Gulf Coast’s landscape, wildlife, history, and culture Experience the best of Florida’s Gulf Coast with Moon.

For more of the Sunshine State, try Moon Florida Keys.
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can’t wait to share their favorite places with you.

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From the Publisher

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Top Attractions

Information about top attractions, including beaches, the Everglades, kayaking, baseball spring training, fishing, Busch Gardens, golf, the Great Florida Birding Trail, camping, and more

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Useful Information

Essential insight into transportation, health and safety, the landscape, plants and animals, history, local culture, and more

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Maps and Itineraries

Helpful traveler’s maps and easy-to-follow suggested itineraries for a 10-day road trip or 5-day family vacation

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moon Travel; 7th edition (November 22, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640496580
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640496583
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.85 x 7.55 inches