One of Florida’s best-kept secrets, Hutchinson Island is a gorgeous beachside community that largely retains a cozy atmosphere among the locals—while the ocean side is lined with high-rise condominiums, more traditional clusters of houses fill the west side of the island.
The beach lifestyle is captivating, with surfing, boating, and fishing just as popular among locals as with visitors, if not more so. The island provides a respectable selection of amenities and necessities (post office, hardware store, etc.), and for anything else you might need, the mainland is just a quick hop across the causeway.