Florida Outdoor Getaways 2008 - (Page 31) outdoor getaways Sea Experience www.seaxp.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6000. Snorkel, scuba dive or view sea life through a glassbottom boat. Two trips daily, seven days a week. Allow 2.5 hours. State Parks & Public Lands Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks 3125 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, 561-804-4981. Enjoy wetland and upland trails while observing native wildlife and vegetation. South Florida Diving Headquarters www.southfloridadiving.com 101 N. Riverside Dr., Ste. 106, Pompano Beach, 800-771-3483. Snorkel aboard the Sundiver III. Average admission price $25. Allow 4 hours. $$-$$$$ Ê A Sea Trek Charters www.seatrekcharters.com Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-4304. Charter yachts and boat rental company based in Fort Lauderdale for all your parties afloat. $$$$$ Ê Atlantic Ridge FloridaStateParks.org 16450 S.E. Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, 561-744-9814. Wet prairie provides critical habitat for endangered species of plants and animals. Not yet open to the public. $$$$-$$$$$ Ê Ë SunStar Aquatic Services www.thediversity.com 418 N. River Dr., Deerfield Beach, 561-368-9952. Dive Southeast Florida with the friendly crew of the 15-passenger Diversity in Boca Raton/Deerfield. Allow 4 hours. $$$$$ Ê Tropical Yachts www.tropicalyachts.com 2672 N.W. 112th Ave., Doral, 888-575-1639. Luxury yacht, catamaran or sailboat rental, bareboat or crewed. Scuba diving and fishing charters. Barnacle Historic State Park FloridaStateParks.org/thebarnacle 3485 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, 305-442-6866. Catch a glimpse of old Florida life in this Coconut Grove home built in 1891. Allow 1 hour. Ê Éi The Keys Cruises & Tours Florida Bay Outfitters www.kayakfloridakeys.com 104050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, 866-KEYYAK7. Kayak and canoe tours, rentals, instruction. Paddle the Florida Keys, Pennekamp State Park and Everglades. Allow 3 hours. $$$$-$$$$$ Ê US Sailing Center - Martin County www.usscmc.org 1955 N.E. Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 772-334-8085. Vacation memberships. Group lessons and rates. Summer camp for kids. Sailing for corporate events. Allow 2 hours. Ê Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park FloridaStateParks.org/capeflorida 1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, 305-361-5811. One of America’s best beaches and Miami’s oldest standing structure, a lighthouse built in 1846. Allow up to 1.5 hours. Ê É Biscayne National Park www.nps.gov/bisc 9700 S.W. 328th St., Homestead, 305-230-7275. State-of-the-art visitor center’s videos feature the park’s protected coral reefs, islands, mangroves and bay waters. Allow 3 hours. Ê Ë Water Bus www.watertaxi.com 1850 S.E. 17th St., Ste. 106A, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6677. Cruise to and from hotels, shopping areas, restaurants, beaches, nightlife, museums and more. Quicksilver Catamarans www.quicksilversnorkel.com 99701 Overseas Hwy., Holiday Inn Docks, MM 100, Key Largo, 800-347-9972. Fifty-foot sailing catamaran offers daily snorkel trips to Pennekamp Park. Sunset sails nightly. Allow up to 4 hours. $$$-$$$$ Hugh Taylor Birch State Park FloridaStateParks.org 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-4521. An oasis of tropical hammocks just a short walk from beachside shopping and hotels. Allow 45 minutes. $ Ê A Water Fantaseas, Inc. www.waterfantaseas.com 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 360, Miami Beach, 305-531-1480. Premier luxury yacht charter company in Southeast Florida specializing in half- and full-day charters. Ë Sunny Days Catamarans, LLC Éi www.sunnydayskeywest.com 201 Elizabeth St., Key West, 800-236-7937. Full- and half-day trips including snorkeling, sightseeing and viewing dolphins in their natural habitat. Allow up to a full day. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park www.macarthurbeach.org 10900 S.R. 703 (A1A), North Palm Beach, 561-624-6950. A sanctuary of native plants and animals in the center of a major metropolitan area. $ Ê É Éi Fishing Bass Online, Inc. www.bassonline.com 1000 N.W. 48th St., Fort Lauderdale, 888-629-2277. BassOnline.com is Florida’s largest freshwater fishing outfitter and guide service, specializing in Florida bass fishing. $$$$$ Ê ¢ John U. Lloyd Beach State Park FloridaStateParks.org 6503 N. Ocean Dr., Dania Beach, 954-923-2833. Enjoy the beautiful beach on the ocean side or canoe through a scenic mangrove-lined inlet. $ Ê É Éi $$$-$$$$$ Ê Yankee Freedom II Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry www.yankeefreedom.com 240 Margaret St., Key West, 800-634-0939. Cruise aboard a 100-foot catamaran to the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson. Swimming, snorkeling and more. $$$$$ Ê Captain Hook Charters www.deepseafishingfortlauderdale.com 801 Sea Breeze (AIA), Fort Lauderdale, 954-214-9774. Fort Lauderdale’s premier offshore charter fishing boat. Catching trophy sailfish, sharks and swordfish. $$$$$ Jonathan Dickinson State Park FloridaStateParks.org 16450 S.E. Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, 772-546-2771. Recreation and camping along the Loxahatchee River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River. Allow 2 hours. $ Ê Éi Fishing The Charter Boats Linda D www.charterboatlindad.com Charter Boat Row, Key West City Marina, 1801 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, 800-299-9798. Established 1969. Offshore, reef, wreck. Full-, 3/4-, half-day. Bait, tackle and fishing license provided. Fanntastic Fishing, Inc. www.fanntasticfishing.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Bahia Mar “A” Dock, Fort Lauderdale, 954-728-9880. Experience the finest sportfishing South Florida has to offer. The “Fanntastic” is a 50’ Hatteras Sportfish. Over 30 years local knowledge and expertise. Oleta River State Park FloridaStateParks.org 3400 N.E. 163rd St., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-919-1846. Catering to first time kayakers and cyclists as well as providing rental gear and trips for kayakers and bikers. “Suzanne Too” Fishing Charters www.suzannefishingcharters.com MM 83, Whale Harbor Marina, Islamorada, 305-664-9202. The happy, hard-working and knowledgeable crew is ready to get you on the water where the fish are. The Lady Stuart Deep Sea Fishing www.ladystuart.com 3281 N.E. Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 888-523-9788. Best deep-sea fishing boat in the area. Full- and half-day trips. Tackle, bait and license included. Allow up to 10 hours. $$$$-$$$$$ Ê $-$$$$ Ê Ë Éi Pinecrest Gardens www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest, 305-669-6942. A public park offering a unique blend of history, horticulture and recreational amenities. Ë Recreation & Sports Seaplanes of Key West www.seaplanesofkeywest.com Key West International Airport, Key West, 800-950-2359. Daily flights to Dry Tortugas National Park and Historic Fort Jefferson. Low-altitude sightseeing. Allow 4 hours. $$$$$ Pier 5 Fishing Charters www.pier5fishing.com 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-379-5119. Pier 5 specializes in many styles, including kite fishing, trolling, bottom fishing and live bait. $$$$$ Sawgrass Sanctuary www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks 237 N. New River Cir., Sunrise, 954-747-4600. Features a five-acre wetland area, fishing pier, observation platform and paved bike path/nature trail. State Parks & Public Lands Bahia Honda State Park FloridaStateParks.org/bahiahonda 36850 Overseas Hwy. (U.S. 1), MM 37, Big Pine Key, 800-326-3521. Best known for its beautiful beaches, swimming and snorkeling, the park is popular for family outings and picnics. $-$$ Ê Éi Safari I Deep Sea Fishing www.deepseafishingsafari1.com 4307 S.E. Bayview St., Stuart, 772-334-4411. Reef fish for grouper and snapper. Military discounts. Allow 4.5 hours. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park FloridaStateParks.org 4810 S.E. Cove Rd., Stuart, 772-219-1880. This barrier island has a secluded, pristine beach and is accessible only by private boat. $ É Éi $$$$-$$$$$ Recreation & Sports Blue Moon Outdoor Center www.bluemoonmiami.com 3400 N.E. 163rd St., North Miami Beach, 305-957-3040. Oleta River State Park in North Miami is the perfect site to launch your curiosity while you sit in a kayak. Watersports Greater Ft. Lauderdale Dive Association www.diveftlauderdale.com P.O. Box 460216, Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-6344. Explore 23 miles of beautiful reefs and wrecks. Professional diving members will be your guides. Curry Hammock State Park FloridaStateParks.org/curryhammock 56200 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, 305-289-2690. Public access to swimming, showers and a playground picnic area. Camping Nov. 1 - June 1. Kayak rental. $ Ê Éi Visit Palm Beach Inc. www.visitpalmbeach.com 110 Tenth St., Lake Park, 888-PBISFUN. Visit Palm Beach is the premier provider of excursions and events in south Florida. Ê Ë ¢ É Lighthouse Dive www.lighthousedive.com 101 N. Riverside Dr., Ste. 111, Pompano Beach, 954-788-0208. Located at Sands Harbor Marina. PADI Gold Palm Resort. Snorkel and dive trips. PADI instruction. Allow up to 4 hours. $$$$-$$$$$ Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park FloridaStateParks.org County Road 905, Key Largo, 305-451-1202. This West Indian tropical hardwood hammock is home to 84 protected species of plants and animals. $ Ê Éi Outdoor Getaways 31 http://www.seaxp.com http://www.southfloridadiving.com http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks http://www.seatrekcharters.com http://FloridaStateParks.org http://www.thediversity.com http://FloridaStateParks.org/thebarnacle http://www.tropicalyachts.com http://FloridaStateParks.org/capeflorida http://www.usscmc.org http://www.kayakfloridakeys.com http://www.nps.gov/bisc http://www.watertaxi.com http://www.quicksilversnorkel.com http://FloridaStateParks.org http://www.waterfantaseas.com http://www.sunnydayskeywest.com http://www.macarthurbeach.org http://www.bassonline.com http://www.yankeefreedom.com http://www.bassonline.com http://FloridaStateParks.org http://www.deepseafishingfortlauderdale.com http://FloridaStateParks.org http://www.charterboatlindad.com http://www.fantasticfishing.com http://FloridaStateParks.org http://www.suzannefishingcharters.com http://www.ladystuart.com http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks http://www.seaplanesofkeywest.com http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks http://www.pier5fishing.com http://FloridaStateParks.org/bahiahonda http://FloridaStateParks.org http://www.deepseafishingsafari1.com http://FloridaStateParks.org/curryhammock http://www.diveftlauderdale.com http://www.bluemoonmiami.com http://www.lighthousedive.com http://www.visitpalmbeach.com http://FloridaStateParks.org
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