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First-timers always forget something. Here's what the locals always bring.
Advice from people who hit the sandbar 3x a week
Glass is banned on all Florida waterways. Use insulated stainless steel or plastic cups only. You can get fined.
The bottom of Crab Island is a graveyard of $200 Ray-Bans. Get floating straps or buy floating frames — trust us.
The sandbar has oyster shells and broken shells. One cut and your trip is over. Water shoes are the #1 thing people wish they brought.
Regular sunscreen kills the marine life that makes Crab Island special. Use mineral/reef-safe SPF. It's better for your skin too.
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