A surfing adventure in Florida is a much-needed escape from reality. Goodbye to crowds of people, shopping malls, beach resorts and franchise restaurants. Hello to Florida’s rustic coastline, clear ...

As a native Californian, the song "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys practically runs on repeat in my brain. Okay, maybe not, but I did grow up going to a high school that had Surf P.E. as an elective.