What is the most tropical looking place in Florida?

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the state's southern coast, offers the ideal tropical getaway as one of the most tropical places in the US. This city is a mecca for water sports, shopping, art, and culture, with its 23 miles of golden beaches, rich botanical gardens, and plenty of attractions.



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Big Pine Key, Florida Although it's part of the mainland United States, Bahia Honda State Park has all the Caribbean credentials: crystal-clear water, white-sand beaches, and plenty of breezy palm trees.

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One of the most popular destinations is Peanut Island. Peanut Island is located just inside Palm Beach Inlet and during an incoming tide produces one of the most tropical boating locations in all of Florida.

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Alys Beach, Florida Alys Beach could be considered Mykonos's twin. The beach town's whitewashed buildings and geometric rooftops mirror those of Greece's beloved island.

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The Private Florida Community That Looks Like the Greek Islands. White walls and roofs are among the requirements that create the unusual aesthetic of Alys Beach, a 158-acre community on the Gulf of Mexico.

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This Dreamy Island Has Been Called the 'Maldives of the Caribbean' — and Its Only Resort Is the Crown Jewel. See inside Palm Island Resort & Spa's stunning new 4,000-square-foot luxury villa. Skye Sherman is a freelance travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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10 Best Beaches in Florida
  • Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
  • Sanibel Island.
  • South Beach.
  • Grayton Beach State Park, South Walton.
  • Siesta Beach.
  • Pensacola Beach.
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach.
  • Caladesi Island State Park.


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The 20 best clear-water beaches in Florida are:
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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Alys Beach, Florida Alys Beach could be considered Mykonos's twin. The beach town's whitewashed buildings and geometric rooftops mirror those of Greece's beloved island.

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Augustine, FL. Founded on Florida's Atlantic coast by Spanish colonizers in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest city in the US and rivals any city in Spain for a beachy vacation. Among its oldest treasures are the imposing Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with views of the St.

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Key West is Mile 0: the southernmost point of the Continental US, and one of the most incredible places in Florida for sun-seekers. Although the Conch Republic, as it's unofficially known, has relatively few beaches, you'll be too busy snorkeling, sailing and fishing to worry about carving out a spot on the sand.

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Which Florida beaches have the clearest water?
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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