Home to 250 species of bird (including ibises, pelicans, egrets, herons and double-crested cormorants), 10 species of reptile and one romantic lighthouse, the 13 islands in this refuge can only be reached by boat. The islands' interiors are generally closed to the public, but during daylight hours you can access most of the white-sand beaches, which provide great opportunities for both fishing and manatee viewing.
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
Florida Panhandle
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
26.21 MILES
This park is worth a stop for a dip into the 72˚F crystalline waters of the beautiful eponymous spring. On dry land – a spongy combo of sand and limestone…
2.11 MILES
This eclectic museum features the historic house, remodeled to its 1902 state, of St Clair Whitman. A main player in both the pencil factory and the local…
Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
0.89 MILES
This small museum packs a punch with its exhibits of Native American, Civil War and seafood-industry artifacts, and especially for its extensive…
Nearby Florida Panhandle attractions
1. Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
0.89 MILES
This small museum packs a punch with its exhibits of Native American, Civil War and seafood-industry artifacts, and especially for its extensive…
2. Cedar Key Museum State Park
2.11 MILES
This eclectic museum features the historic house, remodeled to its 1902 state, of St Clair Whitman. A main player in both the pencil factory and the local…
26.21 MILES
This park is worth a stop for a dip into the 72˚F crystalline waters of the beautiful eponymous spring. On dry land – a spongy combo of sand and limestone…