Re: GOING TO THE BEACH
The nearest beach to The Villages has to be the one at Crystal River. It is a small cove with sand and a small nature reserve plus a place to launch your boat. The beach is no more than 200 yards wide and about 50 yards deep. Swimming would be very limited as are the facilities. Car parking is probably for 60 vehicles. We have taken several visitors there who wish to see the sea and they have described it as rather cute. It's never been too busy when we have been there but we have never been there at the weekend. It is about 6 miles out of downtown Crystal River I think the road number is the 42 but since I am in the UK at present I am unable to check my maps. It's takes about 1 hour from The Villages as is due west. There are also picnic tables there with shades. Once when we were driving from Crystal River to the actual beach a large Florida Wild Cat ran across the road in front of us. He/She was about 3 foot long.
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