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One of the great pleasures of high school life is cutting science class to go to the beach where you can watch all the beautiful people. Unfortunately, even if you may personally consider this a form of studying biology, your choice will land you an A+ in tanning but an F in science. Unless, of course, you can do both: cut school and do well in science. Sound crazy? Maybe – but now it's possible! At Cocoa Beach, on the Atlantic coast, it is possible to both discretely ogle the girls in their thong bikinis, and watch the launch of the latest shuttle spacecraft from nearby Cape Canaveral. Consider your next Astronomy paper done. Who says you can't beat the system?
Another great spot to work on your tan or science project is Sebastian Inlet State Park. Open 24 hours, and including a marina and campsite, nature enthusiasts will enjoy searching for ospreys and sea turtle nests.
As on the east coast, many of the Gulf coast beaches sit on Keys offering access both to the larger body of water (in this case the Gulf of Mexico) and a bay. One of the nicest beaches in the area is Siesta Key Beach which boasts powdery white sand, golden sunsets and the warm gulf waters. During a stroll down the beach you might see a group of dolphins slicing through the shallow waves just a few feet away. This quiet, pristine beach is also ideal for shelling.
Like Cocoa Beach, Honeymoon Island State Park is another great place to visit on a Friday afternoon during the school year. Several hiking trails and bird observation areas are available to budding scientists or just folks who appreciate the beauty of nature. Of course, the beach is fabulous and, if you get hungry, grills are available for you to cook yourself a savory meal.
Beaches in Orlando, Tampa, Cape Canaveral and Central Florida
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Venice, Florida (Municipal Beach)
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