Best FL Beaches for ReadingFind your perfect reading nook on Florida’s secluded beaches. Inspired by Hemingway’s Key West retreat, these peaceful shores—like Caladesi and St. George Island—are among the best Florida beaches for book lovers.Authorskerrieturcic
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Sand, Water, and A Good Book

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
Welcome to St. George Island State Park on Florida's Forgotten Coast. Enjoy nine miles of white sands and untouched natural beauty, making this one of the best secluded beaches in Florida.
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Canaveral National Seashore
Located on the east side of Florida is the Canaveral National Seashore. This seashore is located between Daytona and Cocoa Beach. Enjoy the crystal clear water and soft white sands as you read your book in peaceful quiet.
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Caladesi Island State Park
Catch a ferry boat to this beautiful beach! Caladesi Island Beach is only accessible by boat, making it the perfect place to read a good book, as you may catch the beach on a quiet day.
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Don Pedro Island
Another boat-only accessible place is Don Pedro Island. This is the perfect location for those seeking solitude and a peaceful place to read and enjoy nature. Located on the southern Gulf Coast, this seven-mile-long beach is it.
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Gasparilla Island State Park
Located in Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island State Park is a great place to lie out on the pristine white sand and dive into a book.
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Sunny Isles Beach
Enjoy Sunny Isles Beach for a good read. This quiet beach is perfect for those visiting or in the Miami area. The crowds of beachgoers don't exist too much here. Bring a picnic, lie across the warm sand, or grab your book club and enjoy all Sunny Isles has to offer.
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Bal Harbour Beach
Due to a small amount of parking nearby, Bar Harbour Beach isn't as crowded as other beaches in Miami—lounge on the sand with a good book in hand.
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HAULOVER PARK (PLAYITA)
Along a single-lane road with no buildings around and on the edge of Miami is Haulover Park. This quiet little beach offers those nearby the perfect spot for reading a really good book.
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Bahia Honda State Park
Bahia Honda State Park is where Hemingway would visit and enjoy the Florida warmth, as it was close to his home in Key West. So follow in Hemingway's footsteps, grab a book, and settle in the sand for a good day.
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Hemingway

The Hemingway Home and Museum
While enjoying the beach sand and a good book, stop in Key West and see Ernest Hemingway's home and museum. Learn about the man who wrote some of the greatest reads available.
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Mallory Square
Stop in at Mallory Square and see the Hemingway statue located here.
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Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage
See Key West and learn about the historic Bahama village and Ernest Hemingway's heritage here. Hear the legends, history, and lore that surround Key West.
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Hemingway Tour
Take this hour-long tour and see all the places Hemingway used to frequent during his time here in Key West.
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The Hemingway Experience in Key West
Get the full Hemingway experience on this tour as they take you to all of his favorite spots in Key West. make sure to pack your walking shoes, as you'll be getting your steps in on this tour.
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