This is a constantly updated list of stuff you might need to know before you arrive or after you go home to the frozen north. Brrrrrrr............
Remember, this is a short, but growing list. There's lots more. Just email us or call.
Airboat rides:
Captain Rick IS Airboat Ecotours and he does a great job of introducing our guests to a little known slice of Florida.
With the second largest ranch in the USA and the headwaters of the Everglades and St. Johns River right in our backyard, there is an enormous panoramic expanse of nature here that far too often just gets flown over or driven by.
Flocks of tens of thousands of migratory birds. Panoramic vistas that will take your breath away. And a whole lot of gators, which Captain Rick can show you at a VERY safe distance.
An airboat tour with someone who knows the area is the way to see this great natural wilderness, and Captain Rick is your man.
Give home a call or email and go on a trip that many of our guests call the highlight of their stay.
321-631-2990
CaptainRick@airboatecotours.com
Klammer Dave’s Handcarved Fish:
Our guests love all the carved fish at the Bungalow, and many folks go home with one from Dave’s studio/home.
If you blew that chance or just like unique woodcarving, you can now go to Dave’s website.
Tell him we sent you cause his wife Sue is a great professional chef and we might get a dinner invite out of it.
Forever Florida Ranch:
This place is the real thing! We've got the second largest cattle ranch in the whole county in our county and our cattle ranching history that goes all the way back to the ranches that supplied cattle for the Confederate troops. They used to drive cattle from here all the way to Atlanta and any of you who have gone out with Rick, our airboat guy, know just how impossible it seems to drive cattle through all that gator infested swampland. The story goes that cowboys are called cowhunters in our area because it takes a man to manage herds in that wilderness.
So if you want a little of the old Florida ranch experience or just a real nice horseback ride in some beautiful country with some great people, forever Florida is just the spot.
Get in touch and tell then the Beach bungalow sent ya!
Surfing and Water Safety lessons:
George at Surfguyssurf.com has been teaching surfing here longer than anyone and can get just about anyone up and surfing in no time. He's also got lots of info on water safety and is great with kids. Contact him about lessons and turn the kids (or you) into surfers. It's great fun!
Sea Turtle Preservation Society
Every summer our beach plays host to thousands of sea turtles as they crawl up on our beach at night to lay their eggs in the sand dunes. It's an incredible sight, and if you're an early riser you might also see the baby turtles hatching at dawn to scramble towards the rising sun and the Atlantic Ocean.
The STPS is just down the beach from us and has lots of info. You can also sign up for guided walks. The walks are VERY popular, so sign up by email.
Aquaglider Kite Surfing:
If you're ready to try a REALLY outrageous sport that is full of thrills (and spills!),
then get in touch with these guys and go kitesurfing.
You'll see them quite often racing around the river or in the ocean right out in front of the Bungalow.
Talk about catching some air!
Aubrey's Luxury Pet Estate: 321-728-2200
A few years ago Aubrey and Shainie stayed with us while they were here closing on their multi-homed estate and dedicating it to the day care of dogs. Aubrey's a retired exec who obviously loves dogs, and they certainly love him. They have a great and very unique thing going and it's tantamount to Doggie Disney. Great, safe socialization with many other dogs in a wonderful, open home setting. Even if you don't go anywhere you might consider dropping your pup there for a day, for his own pleasure. It's his vacation too!
Beach Bicycle Bike Rental:
321-725-2500
The shop is one block away, and Tony will gladly have a couple of cool beach cruisers waiting in your garage when you arrive.
Surf Shops
We’ve got plenty of surf shops around here without dragging yourselves up to Ron Jon’s Tourist Central, not that there isn’t something intriguingly wacky about a huge 24 hour, WalMart style surf shop.
A few of the best surf shops in the area are all within a couple of blocks of the Bungalow.
The Longboard House:
Rumored to be the most extensive collection of long boards in the world, and I
wouldn’t doubt it for a second. The showroom is a mind blower, and they rent or
sell everything you need to hit the surf.
The Groove Tube:
If there is a latest cool trend in anything from board shapes to music or body piercing, you’ll find out about it here first.
Real Estate
Many of our guests are ready to move here or buy a beach “escape” once
they’ve seen the area. Rather than throw a dart at the 1000s of real estate
listings in the phone book, you’re welcome to call our short list of good
friends in the real estate business.
They’re all good folks, and they know that you’re on vacation and here to have a good time.
And if they don’t find you what you want, great! You can just rebook with us!
Shagg Catri with Coy A Clark Company
Res'd Office: 321-727-1206
Office: 321-723-9888
Cell: 321-749-1880
Email: shagg2@aol.com
Shagg (yup, that’s her name) has been a good friend for years. She was the owner of the world famous Shagg’s Surf Shop just down the beach from the Bungalow for over 30 years and has now launched into her next career with the same fun enthusiasm she brought to the surf shop.
We nominate her for “the most liked person on the beach” award. Everyone knows Shagg.
