Florida has more islands than most people realize. Thousands of keys, barrier islands, and hidden inlets stretch along its coastline, and while Key West and Sanibel get most of the attention, the state is full of smaller, quieter spots that are just as worth your time.

From the pastel cottages of Anna Maria to the driftwood-strewn shores of Cedar Key, these are islands where the days slow down, the roads narrow, and the beaches seem to go on forever. And we found exactly where to stay on each.

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