Citrus County features year round swimming at Fort Island Gulf Beach, Crystal River’s Hunter Spring Park and Hernando Beach on the Tsala Apopka chain of Lakes. If you'd prefer to be …

About 100 feet offshore is one of the 70 natural springs that feed the Crystal River and Kings Bay. The springs keep the water a pretty constant 72°F (22° Celsius) year-round. The park offers a small beach area leading to a roped-off swimming area, kayak/canoe launch, a boardwalk along the waterway where you are likely to spot waterbirds, a ...

There are plenty of ways for anyone to see manatees from swimming with manatees to kayaking and stand up paddle-boarding and boat tours, to visiting the incredible fully accessible boardwalks at Three Sisters Springs Refuge in Crystal River and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homosassa.

2025年1月13日 · For the best chance of swimming with manatees, you should head to Crystal River from November through mid-March, when they hang out in its springs to escape the cold waters of the Atlantic. The absolute best time to see them is from January through February—my husband, Justin, and I visited Crystal River in early January and literally were ...

While Crystal River, Florida beaches aren’t the typical Sunshine State beaches that stretch on as far as the eye can see, they nevertheless offer opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, or just kicking back. Read on to discover these hidden beaches near Crystal River.

We conduct tours to swim with manatees in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Tours are conducted from stable boats with heavy duty ladders, where we enter the water to encounter wild manatees in their natural habitat.

Immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime experience and view the manatees of Crystal River in their natural habitat. Join a manatee swim at Crystal River. Float in the calm, cool waters and experience the tranquil nature of the manatees. Guided tours offer a …

2024年12月15日 · The magic of manatees draws thousands to the Crystal River on the Gulf Coast each winter. Here's a practical guide to manatee experiences in Three Sisters Springs and Kings Bay -- kayaking with manatees, swimming with …

Crystal River is the only place in Florida where it is legal to swim with the manatees. Before you go, here is all that you need to know!

The waters are just as crystal clear as the other springs but can easily be reach by swimmers. Three main springs feed this cove: Hunter Spring (the namesake), Jurassic Spring, and House Spring. This spring-fed beach is perfect for families with small children who might want to get in and out of the water frequently.