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Nautical charts show it as Pine Key, but almost every local boater knows it as Beer Can Island. As its name suggests, it can get crowded on the weekend with people enjoying a few of the island's namesake beverages.

Located near Big Bend Channel, just off Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, Beer Can Island has several areas to enjoy both the island and the water. Depending on storms and tides, its size may vary. This popular weekend stop is also known as a good shelling spot.

Just north of Tarpon Springs along the Intracoastal Waterway, Anclote Key offers blue-green Gulf waters and sandy beaches.

Accessible only by private boat or ferry service, the 1887 lighthouse stands on the southern end of the island. Visitors can swim, sunbathe, grill, picnic, or camp overnight. There are no provisions on the island, so come prepared with your own supplies.

As one of the few completely natural islands along Florida's Gulf Coast, Caladesi's white-sand beaches were rated America's Best Beach in 2008.

Located in Dunedin, it is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, and nature trails. Picnic tables and shelters are available, and the marina offers electric and water hookups plus a snack bar and gift shop.

Located in one of the rare totally protected harbors in the Exumas, Compass Cay Marina is accessible from both the Exuma Banks and Exuma Sound through marked channels.

The island attracts vessels up to 180-foot mega yachts. Amenities include 30, 50, and 100 amp electric, reverse osmosis water, laundry, shower facilities, and marina store provisions in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Although a wildlife refuge, Egmont Key offers boaters their own personal refuge.

Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay southwest of Fort De Soto, you will find secluded pristine beaches with places to relax, collect shells, swim, fish, and picnic. The island also offers rich history with several historic sites and trails.

Just off Key Largo, this undersea park delivers an extraordinary underwater world of coral canyons, schools of fish, shipwrecks, and the famous Christ of the Abyss statue.

Established in 1963 as the first undersea park in the United States, it protects approximately 178 nautical square miles of reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.

Little Palm Island is a private, luxury escape with 30 duplex units across six acres and dockage for vessels up to 120 feet.

Accessible only by seaplane or boat, this remote Florida Keys retreat is known for romance, privacy, and elevated service in a tropical setting.

Just south of the Courtney Campbell Causeway at the east end of Old Tampa Bay, Grand Hyatt Tampa offers upscale dining and waterfront views.

Armani's provides dramatic floor-to-ceiling bay views while Oystercatchers and 1823 Kitchen & Bar offer additional dining options. Check tides before arrival because dock depth can vary significantly.

Hawk's Cay is a 60-acre destination popular with families, sportsmen, and travelers, featuring guest rooms, villas, and an 85-slip marina.

From tennis and spa time to fishing and waterfront relaxation, the resort offers plenty of ways to unwind in the Florida Keys.

Hawk's Nest Resort & Marina on Cat Island blends beachfront accommodations, fine dining, diving, and a private airstrip with personalized service.

Its 28-slip marina includes fish-cleaning houses, diesel storage, 50 and 100 amp electric, fresh water, ice, showers, and laundry.

With direct access from Nassau Harbor, Atlantis Marina offers 63 mega-yacht slips and a 100-foot-wide channel with unrestricted mast access.

Minimum depth is approximately 12 feet at low tide, and the destination includes luxury accommodations, dining, and family entertainment in the heart of the Bahamas.

Located in Daytona Beach, this 550-slip city-owned marina is ideal for both full-time boaters and transients.

Right off the Intracoastal Waterway and near Ponce Inlet, it is a great place to relax for a few days with restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

Ft. Pierce City Marina completed major restoration in 2015, adding 137 floating dock slips and a sturdy island system for weather protection.

Located near Ft. Pierce Inlet, this marina offers easy Atlantic access and walkability to downtown shops and restaurants.

Keys Fisheries & Marina in Marathon is famous for stone crab and fresh local seafood, with an on-site restaurant, market, and dockage for boats up to 60 feet.

It is a favorite stop in the Florida Keys, combining dining, marina convenience, and access to local seafood provisioning.

Located directly on Tampa Bay at the west end of the Gandy Bridge, The Getaway sits along the waterfront of Weedon Island Preserve.

With a multi-level tiki bar, raw bar, and fresh seafood market, it is an easygoing old-Florida stop where dolphins and manatees are often spotted.

Just south of the Gandy Bridge on the east side of Old Tampa Bay, Hula Bay serves Hawaiian-inspired food in a dockside island atmosphere.

With poolside lounge energy, live music, and a strong social vibe, it is a fun stop for a full day on the water.

In Clearwater Beach, Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe is a family-friendly open-air favorite known for the original Grouper Reuben and fresh Gulf flavors.

Tie up at the nearby floating dock, walk over for lunch, and enjoy their Dockside-To-Go service when you are ready to head back out.

Located in downtown St. Petersburg near the old pier, Fresco's has been a dockside staple for over two decades.

Known for daily happy hour and Sunday brunch, this laid-back waterfront spot serves food and drinks with panoramic bay views.

Located just inside the Venice Inlet, Crow's Nest offers one of Florida's easier and safer Gulf passes and over 400 feet of transient docking.

With fuel, showers, marina amenities, and an outstanding on-site restaurant, it is an excellent stopover for cruising the West Coast ICW.

Located in Apollo Beach at Lands End Marina, Circles Tiki Bar is a perfect boating-day stop for dining, drinks, and nightlife.

Surrounded by tropical landscaping and marina views, it is known for live music, sunset scenes, and weekend bar specials.

A Key West classic with a lively local atmosphere, Blue Heaven is famous for unforgettable breakfasts in a backyard setting.

Set at 729 Thomas Street in Key West, it is one of those iconic spots that captures the quirky spirit of the Keys.

Located on the waterfront of Dunedin Marina, Bon Appetit is known for elevated coastal dining and stunning sunset views over St. Joseph Sound.

With daily waterfront happy hour and live entertainment on many evenings, it remains one of Tampa Bay's favorite waterfront destinations.

Islamorada is celebrated as the Sportfishing Capital of the World, and Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina has been at the center of that legacy since 1944.

Home to legendary captains and guides, it is one of the Keys' oldest and largest fishing marinas with excellent dockage and local flavor.

Island Way Grill in Clearwater is known for fresh seafood, a popular Sunday brunch, and an inviting waterfront setting.

With generous dock space and a menu centered around oak and citrus-fired cooking, it is a reliable favorite for boaters.

On Harbour Island near the Tampa Convention Center, Jackson's combines upscale dining, broad wine selection, and sweeping water views.

Open daily for lunch and dinner, this destination also offers lively weekend nightlife with live music, dancing, VIP tables, and cabanas.