Crystal River is located right on the Gulf Coast of Florida just a little over an hour north of Tampa, a little over an hour south of Gainesville, and about and hour and a half west of Orlando. This area is commonly referred to as “The Nature Coast” because of the abundance of parks, preserves, and wildlife, and it is also one of the best places to get up close and personal with some West Indian Manatees.

Crystal River is also known for all of the natural springs that produce warm water year round. This is what attracts all of the manatees, and also what produces some of the best natural environments in all of Florida that are open for locals to explore freely.