Exploring Florida's Gulf Coast Beaches [Paperback]

George Hurchalla (Author), George Hurchall (Author)

Book Description

Series: Exploring Series | Publication Date: November 2002

This is a guide to the best beaches on the west coast and southern tip of the state. Detailed information on beach access and amenities is accompanied by the history of each beach and other fascinating tidbits of information.

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From the Back Cover

Beginning at the Everglades' Cape Sable in the southwestern corner of the state, around the Big Bend, and ending in Pensacola in the Panhandle, Florida's Gulf Coast offers beach lovers everything from pristine white dunes to cypress stands to countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Fishing, picnicking, surfing, camping, sea kayaking, shell gathering - the possibilities for beach fun are endless, as are chances to see marine and bird life. Off the beach, discover a variety of attractions such as the Indian Temple Mound Museum, the Mote Marine Aquarium, and the Salvador Dali Museum.
This guide shows you where to go and what to do to get the most out of your time along the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast.
Inside you'll find: descriptions of seventy-five beaches, including the Panhandle; information on surfing, camping and beach amenities; essays on local history and the marine environment; maps and access directions; tips on beach safety and etiquette.

About the Author

George Hurchalla is a professional writer and photographer based in Stuart, Florida. His articles and photographs have appeared in many regional and national publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762710942
• ISBN-13: 978-0762710942
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,928,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid reference book with pictures!, December 14, 2004

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G. Voevodsky "waves_dvds" (Portola Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great reference book with lots of black and white pictures. We used it everyday on our 21 day production of "The Best Florida Beaches / Waves: Virtual Vacations" DVD here on Amazon. So after reading this book, if you want to really see and hear what these beaches truely looked like before the hurricanes, check out our DVD.

Florida surprisingly has some of the most diverse beaches. From the white clayish sand in Key West to the shelly beaches of Naples up to the spectacular white sands in the Panhandle back down the orange sand beaches of the Atlantic near jacksonville to the white sandy beaches to Miami. Add to that, spectacular yellow & orange sunsets and you'll have a wonderful trip.

3.0 out of 5 stars Its Okay, January 16, 2011

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This is a good read but honestly there is nothing in this book that one couldn't find on-line. Don't know what I expected but ahhhhhh its okay. Save some money & do your research on-line.