Floridians survive the heat and humidity of our brutal summers by turning to the state’s wealth of cool, clear, refreshing springs. These are our picks for the best springs in Florida.
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Getaways
Things to do in Tampa Bay, including St. Petersburg, Sarasota and the wider Tampa Bay area, RV and tent camping, kayaking, beaches, festivals.
Caladesi Island: Kayak to a wild paradise with a pristine white-powder beach
Named the fourth-best beach in America, Caladesi Island State Park off Dunedin is a pristine white-powder beach with clear water. It’s a perfect kayak destination too.
Tampa Thai temple: Exceptional Sunday market & brunch
An open-air Thai brunch and market draws throngs every Sunday morning to this beautiful waterfront temple in Tampa. The food is very good and moderately priced. The exotic gold-trimmed temple is worth visiting just because it’s beautiful, set among shady live oak trees decorated with orchids.