Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

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"An expansive estuarine reserve located between coastal communities that preserves towering sand dunes—some reaching about 40 feet—and diverse habitats; it's historically significant as the mainland landing site of a 16th-century explorer, features a commemorative statue at the north beach parking area, and is a prime spot for fossilized shark tooth hunting." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines