Explore the old world charm of this Mediterranean-influenced city on the Gulf Coast.
Author: Bob Rountree
Surf fishing is a fun family outing
There’s no better time for surf fishing than late summer and early fall, when massive schools of mullet run down the coast and game fish chase the feast. Here’s the gear you need, best places to fish and how to fish from shore.
14 things to do while visiting Daytona Beach
Whether you are in Daytona Beach for an event at the Speedway or a beach vacation, we share 14 entertaining things to do while you’re here.
Grayton Beach State Park: Jewel of 30-A
Grayton Beach State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Florida State Parks system, and its beach, campground and cabins are coastal treasures.
Three events kick off Florida’s seafood festivals season this weekend
Seafood festivals in Pensacola, Destin and Panacea kick off Florida’s Seafood Festival Season with fresh local seafood from the Gulf served by local restaurants, charter captains and non-profit organizations.
Florida Seafood Festivals Calendar 2026-2027
Updated and revised for the 2026-27 season, our Seafood Festival Calendar covers every corner of the state.
Campground options for events at Daytona Beach International Speedway
The Coke Zero 400 coming up in late August and Biketoberfest in October, Here’s our guide to the best campgrounds near Daytona Beach International Speedway.
Popular Panhandle beach now requires day visitors to have reservations
Henderson Beach State Park is consistently ranked as one of America’s best beaches.
Beach camping in Florida: Living the dream
What could be better than this? Camping within earshot of the surf, soft breezes and soaring seagulls. If you insist on camping in a Florida summer, then you might find the answer here…
Florida spiny lobster season opens
Freshly harvested spiny lobsters are already appearing in seafood markets and restaurants. And recreation divers can get back in the water. The season ends next March.
Tropics Update
Flash flooding is possible along the Gulf Coast from Florida’s Big Bend west to Louisiana.
Red Tide Update
See where health alerts have been issued and which beaches are affected.