The accolades for Fort De Soto keep rolling in. Named the #1 beach in the country by "Dr. Beach" in 2005, this year, visitors to the popular travel site, TripAdvisor.com, gave it top honors as  America's Top Beach. I completely agree! Fort De Soto is just a short drive from downtown, but it feels like you've escaped to a secluded island paradise. Which of course, you have! Pack a lunch and spend the day soaking in the soothing atmosphere of one of the world's best beaches... right here. Click here to see a 360 degree view of this serene, natural hideaway.