Hook up with State Road 402 East, which will take you to the beaches. Guests should be very careful when investigating the sea turtle nesting grounds at the north end of the shore. Messing with their habitat is not only environmentally unfriendly, but against the law as well. More than 500 species of animals reside here. Visitors to the refuge may see bald eagles, manatees and loggerhead sea turtles.
Admission is free.
Beach hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The beaches close to new guests when parking areas are filled.