Maritime Hammock Sanctuary

The Maritime Hammock Sanctuary is in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge west of A1A on the barrier island. This 150-acre sanctuary features a hiking trail with 2 bridges, boardwalk over wetland areas, and an observation deck over a marsh pond. Visitors experience a variety of protected barrier island habitats: coastal strand, maritime hammock, and mangrove forests. A portion of this sanctuary was once the site of an exotic plant nursery. Many of the nonnative plants that were grown at the nursery, such as Madagascar periwinkle and asparagus fern have escaped into the hammock. Pets and motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Entrance
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Twilight
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There’s something brewing on Florida’s Space Coast. Crafting some of the best, most unique beers in Florida, our local breweries offer suds sure to delight your taste buds. So top off your trip to the beach with a visit to one or a few of the following breweries, and we promise...

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