ON THE WATER: BEACHES & BAYS Jet-skiing at Boynton Beach, photo by Peter W. Cross Paddleboarding Key Biscayne, photo by Peter W. Cross & Patrick Farrell Get your paws sandy Doggies love their beach time, too. That’s why you’ll find dog beaches up and down Florida’s coasts, where pups can zoom along the shoreline and splash in the surf. Fort De Soto Park near St. Petersburg has a stretch of beach where pups can run off leash and a fenced-in park with a freshwater wash-down area. Dog Island near Apalachicola is accessible only by boat, but offers extensive space for you and your furry BFF to roam. Other notable pup-friendly beaches include Hollywood Dog Beach , Gulfside Beach , Jupiter Beach and Brohard Paw Park . Happy splashing! OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE ✹ 19