Pine Island

Pine Island is one of my favorite Florida spots to go. It has a very nice beach where you can kick back and relax, watch the occasional pod of dolphins swim by or even cast a fishing line in to test your fishing skills. If the sun gets too hot go for a swim along the nice beach area. Pine Island also has a cafe where you can get anything from sandwiches, hot food, ice cream as well as hot and cold drinks. There are also vending machines by the cafe for after-hours needs. If the kids don't want to go swimming anymore, not to worry, there is a playground area for them. For those who like to bbq, they have covered and non-covered picnic benches with available permanent grills. For me, the best part about Pine Island are the spectacular sunsets right off the Gulf of Mexico. If your looking for a great restaurant, Bayport Inn is a seafood and steak restaurant. It is located at 4385 Courtez Blvd in Spring Hill, about half a mile from Pine Island. It has indoor and outdoor dining. I like to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the view of the gulf when the sun is setting. I do recommend their grouper basket. They also have a prime rib special on Thursday nights. Pine Island is located in Hernando County, at 10800 Pine Island Drive (off County Rd. 495 west of Weeki Wachee).