Do people who live in Florida go to the beach?

Tourists and residents come to the beaches to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of natural beauty. Others visit the beaches and nearby waters to engage in boating, fishing, diving and other recreational activities. These factors make Florida's beaches are an integral part of the state's economy.



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The Florida lifestyle is one of sunny warm days, often times in or around the water. You may have a beautiful pool in your own backyard, in your neighborhood, or a beach down the street! Big cities offer cultural amenities such as museums, the arts, and performances.

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The sand below the high tide line always is open to walking, fishing and other beach activities. Anything landward could be private property, just like someone's front yard. Like the sand along Naples Pier, many beaches around the state are owned by governments and open to the public.

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Under Florida law, there is public access to the beach even in front of private property, as long as the public stays between the waterline and the erosion control line, an area generally near high tide.

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Many of the Florida Keys' beaches are manmade, or are just a layer of sand over a sliver of limestone. The north is almost always cooler than south, something to remember in both summer and winter.

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Rip currents are another concern that beachgoers should be aware of. Strong rip currents increase the risk of drowning. According to the National Weather Service, the risk for rip currents is moderate or high for all South Florida beaches and most of the remainder of the state.

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The seaward portion of the beach is considered state property, while the portion of beach above the high tide line is typically owned by the coastal property owner.

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No matter where you find yourself in Miami Beach, the Beachwalk is accessible and always nearby. Running the length of the city, the Beachwalk is an approximately nine-mile oceanfront pedestrian promenade designed for joggers, cyclists and anyone who wants to enjoy a scenic seaside stroll.

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