Surprisingly the Most Amazing Remote Beach in the Gulf Coast

The Florida Gulf beaches are known for their accessibility, but Cayo Costa is undoubtedly the region’s most remote beach.

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It’s a state park that’s only accessible by boat.

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The logistically easy access from a major airport is to fly to Fort Myers, rent a car, drive an hour to Pine Island, then board the ferry for an hour crossing the Gasparilla Sound to Cayo Costa.

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Once you land, you board a tram to cross over the island to Cayo Costa Beach.

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The island has no restaurants or hotels. There are only cabins and camping in the State Park.

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Once you dip your feet in the sand and hear nothing but the surf, you’ll understand.

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It’s known for some of the best shelling (looking for seashells) in the Sunshine State, with sunsets that defy imagination.

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For more about this beach and other on the Gulf Coast, click below.

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