Other worthy spots in S. Florida?

[astro_boy]

Hi guys,

I'm travelling to Islamorada in March for a kiting vacay with my fam (wife and 5yr old). I hope I get some decent wind during my visit which will be about 2.5wks long.

Our plan is to spend a week or so in the Keys and then possibly venture out to another area. In the past, we've traveled along the East coast (West Palm Bch, Lake Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Miami).

We'd like to check out another area within half-day's drive from the Keys (or Florida City) that offers great kiting and family friendly attractions/activites (ie not so crowded beach, stuff to see/do for 5yr old, scenic coastal roads for cycling). For kiting, a spot with decent waves would be nice seeing as how I might tire of flatwater after being in the Keys. I do enjoy a good strapless surf session as much as flatwater.

Can you recommend a good location that meets the above?

Thanks in advance.