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State parks, kayaking, birding and wild beaches along the First Coast.
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Beyond the main beaches are state parks, tidal creeks and marshes that most visitors never see — Anastasia State Park, Guana River, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park and the north beach at Fort Clinch among them. Here's how to get outside.
Sixty-five miles and one bridge separate St. Augustine's Spanish colonial history from Amelia Island's Victorian charm. The drive is worth making — here's how to do it well.
30North Editorial · May 2026
The places worth knowing about aren't always the ones at the top of the search results. Here are the First Coast spots that locals protect — and that we're willing to share.
30North Editorial · May 2026
The best family destinations make it easy for children to be genuinely occupied and for adults to be genuinely relaxed. Northeast Florida does both better than most coastal regions its size.
30North Editorial · May 2026
