Ever wonder why our sand feels like powdered sugar, stays cool on your feet, and sometimes even squeaks under your feet? Here are some fun facts about our white quartz sand that make America’s Favorite Beaches world-famous: 1. It’s 99% Quartz! The dazzling white sand is almost pure quartz crystal, eroded over thousands of years from the Appalachian Mountains and carried to the Gulf by rivers. 2. Cool to the Touch—even in Summer! Because quartz reflects sunlight rather than absorbing it, the sand stays cooler on your feet compared to darker, mineral-rich sands. Perfect for barefoot beach days! 3. It’s Older Than Florida Itself. The quartz in our sand is estimated to be hundreds of millions of years old, having started its journey from ancient mountain rock to coastal paradise. 4. Soft as Sugar, Bright as Snow. The fine grains give it that soft, “sugar-like” feel under your feet—and its brilliance often looks almost like snow in the sunlight. 5. It Sparkles! On sunny days, you ...