St. Pete/Clearwater's pristine Caladesi Island State Park tops the 2008 list, outranking Hawaii and California. Powder white sand and warm crystal-clear water are just a few reasons this is coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman's favorite beach getaway.
By Air and By Sea
Pay visits to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary and the Tarpon Springs Aquarium, destinations that focus on Florida fauna.