This section of the coast is different from most Florida beaches, indeed the edge of the beach is made or rocks. Called Anastasia Limestone or Coquina it's a sedimentary rock (made of old coral reefs, shells and dune ridges). In fact this rock is found from St Augustine to Boca Raton but it's usually found underwater or underground.
The name of the reserve comes the fact that at high tide the water goes through the rocks and creates natural geysers. We were sadly there at low tide but a photographer caught sight
You can also find handsome men by the ocean.
Unless you'd rather have an alligator, although given the size it may be a crocodile.
The trail goes through the dunes and a tunnel is formed under the Sea Graps (whose grapes are edible).
You can also find "ewwh" giant spiders.
But thankfuly there are pretty yellow flowers to cheer one up.
On the other side of the road is a center with information about the preserve and an other trail on which we found a little lizard trying to charm the ladies.
One of the goals of the site is to preserve the native habitat. "Exotic" pines and other non native plants have therefore been removed and local species are encouraged. Among other things mangrove which is great for the fauna (fish, birds, etc.) on the side of the intercostal. To help the mangrove grow, and protect it from the waves caused by motorized boats, small PVC tubes which are slit open are set around the plant until it's strong enough.
There are several crabs in that area.
The intercostal is not only used by motor boats but also for stand up paddle surfing, a sport whose origin lies in the Hawaiian islands.
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The view is beautiful not only on the beach but also on the nature trail along the intercostal, clearly a worth it excursion. The access is $2 per person but on the honor system.
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