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1. Cedar Key Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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4. Rainbow Springs State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Despite the northern part of Florida's wilderness being largely dominated by salt marshes and similar scenery, there are some nice beaches to be found in and around the Cedar Key area.
  • The tranquility of this location makes it really stand out compared to the noise and crowds of South Florida beach cities like Tampa and Miami, so it's a great place to come if you want to spend some time on the sand and listen to the waves, feeling completely at peace.
  • Fees and information about the Cedar Key Boat Ramp.

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