Cedar Key - The Heart of Florida's Nature Coast

Cedar Key rests just four miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast.

The island is neighbored by a wealth of wildlife preserves and parks, including:

• The Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, which includes 105 miles of spectacular shoreline for kayakers of all levels.
• The Waccassa Bay State Preserve, filled with 32,000 acres of unspoiled opportunities for the nature explorer.
• The Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing nearly 53,000 protected acres for wildlife.
• Manatee Springs State Park, offering crystal clear natural springs where you can swim and snorkel with manatees.
• Goethe State Forest, which features over 100 pristine miles of hiking and biking trails on its 55,000-acres.

Photo courtesy of Steve Deam

Cedar Key is just a short drive from many of Florida's major cities and recreational destinations.

• Gainesville - 48 miles
• Jacksonville - 105 miles
• Tampa - 91 miles
  
• Orlando - 127 miles
• Miami - 290 miles
  

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