Cayo Costa State Park, Barrier island state park in Pine Island Sound, Florida.
Cayo Costa State Park extends across 2,400 acres of coastal land featuring pine forests, mangrove swamps, and nine miles of white sandy beaches.
Native American tribes, including the Calusa people, inhabited this Gulf Coast barrier island for over 4,000 years before European settlement began.
The park maintains educational programs about marine ecosystems, offering guided nature walks and presentations about local wildlife throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the park exclusively by private boat or ferry service from Captiva Island, Pine Island, Punta Gorda, or Fort Myers Beach.
The beach contains an extensive collection of seashells due to the island's position and currents, making it a destination for shell collectors.
Location: Florida
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/CayoCosta
GPS coordinates: 26.67190,-82.24690
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
Florida combines multiple facets: Orlando's amusement parks, the protected wetlands of the Everglades, Miami's beaches, and the Keys archipelago. This route passes through national parks, historic sites, coastal lighthouses, and botanical gardens. Visitors explore diverse ecosystems including mangrove forests, coral reefs, and natural springs. It includes natural reserves such as the J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, home to over 245 bird species across 2,800 hectares, or the Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter, where waves spray seawater up to 15 meters high. Garden enthusiasts discover Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales with its 60-meter tower and 60-bell carillon, or the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach showcasing Japanese garden art. Cayo Costa State Park offers 14 kilometers of untouched coastlines, while Manatee Park in Fort Myers allows observing these marine mammals from November to March in warm waters.
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