The Lower Gulf Coast Travel Guide

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With its subtropical climate and beckoning family-friendly beaches, the Lower Gulf Coast, also referred to as the state's southwestern region, is a favorite vacation spot of Florida residents as well as visitors. Vacationers tend to spend most of their time outdoors—swimming, sunning, shelling, fishing, boating, and playing tennis or golf.

Hotels

The Lower Gulf Coast Hotels

Lodging in Fort Myers, the islands, and Naples can be pricey, but there are affordable options even during the busy winter season. If these destinations...read more

Restaurants

The Lower Gulf Coast Restaurants

In this part of Florida fresh seafood reigns supreme. Succulent native stone-crab claws, a particularly tasty treat, in season from mid-October through...read more

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The Lower Gulf Coast Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Heavenly Beaches: Whether you go to the beach to sun, swim, gather shells, or watch the sunset, the region's Gulf of Mexico beaches rank among... Read more

  • Lower Gulf Coast Beaches

    Gorgeous, long, white-sand beaches fringe the Lower Gulf Coast and barrier islands. Known ultimately for their great shelling and kid-friendly... Read more

  • West Indian Manatee

    So they won't win any beauty contests. Florida's West Indian manatees, also known as sea cows, are enormous aquatic mammals. The average adult... Read more

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