Review:

Cedar Key is located on one of enchanting little islands about three miles off the Florida coast about 100 miles north of Tampa and fifty miles southwest of Gainesville. Laid back and charming, many of them are uninhabited and make for a fabulous kayak destination where you can spend a day on the deserted beach.

The biggest town is Cedar Key located on Way Key. It is a place artists discovered and have taken over, and you should consider visiting in April when 120 artists come for the annual festival.

The Cedar Keys were declared a bird and wildlife sanctuary in 1929, and the park there is named the Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge.

You can see rare white pelicans, majestic bald eagles, and vibrantly pink roseate spoonbills, along with many other birds that make the islands their home. Cedar Key is a beach lover’s paradise, and it is difficult to decide which of the beaches you will discover is the most beautiful. Beachcombing, hiking, fishing, boating, or canoeing are among the favorite activities. You can also do nothing but sit on the beach with your camera and wait for that perfect shot.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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