Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Did you know that Florida has a secluded island with gorgeous beaches that are only accessible by boat? And it was just ranked in ...

Another Florida beach, at the state park on St. George Island, won top honors on the yearly ranking by “Dr. Beach.” The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days ...

With over 30 years of ranking sand under his belt, Florida International University coastal scientist Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman has released his annual list of the nation’s top beaches, and only ...

Caladesi Island State Park is just as pretty as you think. MargaretW/Getty Images Florida is home to more than 800 miles of beaches, each worthy of a visit. But when you're on the hunt for the best of ...

A sun-drenched gem on Florida's Gulf Coast, this secret jewel hides in a stunning but underrated state park on the Sunshine State's gorgeous island, the gateway to the exclusive and scenic state park.

Caladesi Island 2 and a half hours from Orlando One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island is only accessible by boat. But the view is always worth it, as well as the ...

Caladesi Island State Park near Clearwater, Fla., was named No. 1 on Dr. Beach’s annual beach rankings list for 2008. “Dr. Beach,” a.k.a Stephen P. Leatherman, a Florida International University ...

Once again, Dr. Beach has judged the nation's beaches and named Florida's some of the very best. In fact, a beach that capital city residents often throng to over the summer is No. 2. We didn't make ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 9-mile stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation's best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking ...

Did you know that Florida has a secluded island with gorgeous beaches that are only accessible by boat? And it was just ranked in the top five best beaches in the U.S. It also costs less than $10 for ...