At the south end of Key Biscayne, right off of the city of Miami is Cape Florida State Park and a beach that makes Dr. Beach’s number 10 spot on the list for 2010 of Best Beaches in America. The color of the water is breathtaking and clear and because of an outlaying reef and shallows, the surf is gentle and inviting. The whole family can swim here. And with the Cape Florida Lighthouse as a backdrop, you’re assured a picturesque beach you won’t soon forget.
You can access this Island Beach State Park by taking Route 37 east to Route 35 South to the parks entrance or you can reach it by boat access by going through the Tices Shoals around access area 7. You will have to anchor your boat by the bay and walk the short distance to the beach. Buses can enter Island Beach State Park for a fee (except for weekends and holidays) but such trips need to be arranged in advance with park managment. The Cup has each year?s winner engraved upon it and is on view in the lobby of the Island Beach State Park administration building. There is a real possibility that any one of the competing anglers may be fortunate enough to capture the Governor’s Cup.
Mission Bay is a great place to raise a family, has very good investment potential, and is a community in San Diego County. A quick drive to the beach, a walk in the beautiful park, or the easy drive to work from Mission Bay all make it a great place to buy your next home or condo. Today, you will find that Mission Bay is used by motorboaters, sailboaters, rowers, waterskiers, picnickers, joggers, and swimmers. It is also home to many species of birds, fish, and other animals and has a nature reserve at it’s northern end near Crown Point.
While in Hawaii, we enjoyed sitting on the Lanai and watching the ocean. The house was equipped with everything you need: coolers, boogie boards, beach chairs, etc. Unlike the beaches that are located on continents, with continental shelves, the Hawaiian Islands sit in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and are therefore exposed to stronger waves. Rip currents can form without notice, disappear, and then reappear. Boogie boarding is such a favorite sport and pastime in Hawaii - it’s incredible. Let’s take a look at some places around the globe known for boogie boarding. Give us your favorites!