Southwest Florida International Airport 1 hr 19
Don Pedro Island State Park (17 min)
Protected island with a beach, snorkeling, a network of hiking trails & endangered species habitat. Gasparilla Island (30 min)
Tranquil barrier island known for beach recreation, fishing, snorkeling & ocean scenery. Caspersen Beach (31 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Stump Pass Beach State Park (11 min)
Mile-long secluded swimming beach & a trail that runs through 5 different natural communities. Manasota Key Beach (18 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Cabbage Key (40 min)
Golf carts provide transportation on this car-free barrier island with a scenic stretch of beach. Blind Pass Beach (14 min)
Narrow gulf-side beach & bayside lagoon with fishing dock, canoe launch & mangrove trails. Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (11 min)
Beachside nature preserve known for clear waters, mangrove forests & marine life sightings. Englewood Beach (19 min)
Wide stretch with volleyball courts & a fishing pier, popular for collecting sharks' teeth & shells. Cedar Point Environmental Park (10 min) Warm Mineral Springs Park (24 min)
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water. Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach (3 min)
White sandy beach with boardwalks, playground, volleyball & basketball courts & picnic shelters. Indian Mound Park (12 min) Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center (14 min)
Natural waterfront area with paved & unpaved trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas & a nature center. Cabbage Key (40 min)
Golf carts provide transportation on this car-free barrier island with a scenic stretch of beach. | 
