Best Florida Beaches

Why choose a beach vacation in Florida? One gooda river tour. At night there is lots of nightlife and great
reason is because wherever you go in Florida, you'redining for you to enjoy.
never more than 60 miles from the beach!Best Florida Beach Areas for Relaxing
Florida is also easy to get to, the temperature isNew Smyrna Beach
pleasurable year round, it offers good value for yourNew Smyrna Beach is a laid-back beach town without
money and that's just for starters. So whether you arethe crowds, noise or pollution, which gives visitors a
looking for a family vacation, a romantic vacation, arelaxing beach experience. Although the northern
relaxing vacation or getting in some golf time, there is abeach is accessible to cars, the majority is traffic free,
Florida beach vacation area for you.allowing for peaceful sunbathing and strolls along the
Best Florida Beach Areas for Familiesbeach. New Smyrna has a small town feel in its
Siesta Public Beacharchitecture and atmosphere. There are no high-rises
Siesta Public Beach in Sarasota makes a great familyalong the beach, only low-rise buildings and these
beach because of its gradual slopes, shallow waters,accommodations range from bed and breakfast inns,
lifeguards on duty, fine white sand and tranquil waters.family-size condominiums or oceanfront motels.
It has won awards for best beach based on sand,Sanibel Island
water quality and facilities. The beach facilities includeSanibel Island is one of the unique barrier islands of the
picnic areas, rest rooms, concession stands,world, having an east-west orientation when most
playground, trails, and tennis and volleyball courts. If youislands are north south. This gives the island great
enjoy collecting shells, try Turtle Beach, at the southsandy beaches with plenty of shells. Check out
end of the island.Bowman's Beach for peach and quiet, you won't find
Tampa Bay Area - St. Petes/Clearwaterany hotels here. You can park and walk over a bridge
Located on the West Coast of Florida, on the Gulf ofto secluded white beach. There are barbecue grills in
Mexico, the Tampa Bay area is a waterfront heaven!the area so it is a great spot to have a picnic and
Miles and miles of white sandy beaches along the Gulfenjoy the beach.
Coast offer unlimited options for a fun and relaxingPunta Gorda
vacation. When you need a break from the surf andPunta Gorda is located about 30 miles north of Fort
sand, there are plenty of nearby activities to keep theMyers. There is plenty of waterfront in this town, and a
kids amused including the Florida Aquarium, thevery nice riverfront beach area. Here you can enjoy
Museum of Science and Industry, and the Lowry Parkswimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and walking in the
Zoo.woods, it is a great place to get away from the
Daytonacrowds. The town of Punta Gorda has street art,
With twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandywater views and interesting murals that enrich the
beaches and beautiful blue-green waters there is nohistoric downtown district that also has cobblestone
shortage of beach fun for whole family. The beach isstreets and gaslights, and many fine shops and
up to 500 feet wide at low tide and is perfect forrestaurants.
castle building, cycling, jogging, fishing or just relaxing inBest Florida Beach Areas for Golf
the sun. The Atlantic Ocean is great for swimming,Sarasota
especially during the spring and summer when waterSarasota is a sophisticated resort town near the Gulf
temperatures range from 74 to 80 degrees. And youof Mexico. For beach lovers there is Sarasota's 35
are only an hour's drive from Orlando if you are somiles of fine, pure, sparkling white sand beach to enjoy.
inclined.As far as golf is concerned there are 32 golf courses
Best Florida Beach Areas for Romancein the Sarasota area and almost 20 more if you
Miami Beachinclude the surrounding cities of Bradenton and Venice.
A Miami romantic vacation has everything fromYou will find one for every level of ability available for
relaxing on the beach by day and dancing by night.your golfing pleasure.
There are lots of art deco and interesting hotels onJacksonville
South Beach. A short drive west will bring you to theJacksonville has twenty miles of Atlantic Ocean
Everglades, where you can take a Scenic Boat Tourbeaches and lots of nearby state parks to explore.
and see plenty of wildlife, including alligators. You canYou will find lots of things to do and lots of beaches to
shop at the ritzy Bal Harbor shops, and at night chooseexplore in Jacksonville. For golfers there are over 25
from plenty of dance clubs or mellow jazz bars andgolf courses in the area. Several championship golf
restaurants.courses are located nearby; many of which are
Marco Islandranked among the top in the country offering
Marco Island is located at the southern tip ofchallenges for players of every skill level, ranging from
Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast at the westerntop ocean side resorts to popular public courses.
entrance to Everglades National Park. The island isNaples
surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side andNaples, located on a stretch of southwest Florida that
natural wilderness on the other. There are miles ofis not bordered by barrier islands, has seven miles of
white-sand beaches, lavish real estate, shopping, dining,silky, white sand beach that overlooks the tranquil
nightlife, attractions and lots of outdoor activities. Yourwaters of the Gulf of Mexico. There is plenty of
recreation choices include swimming, sunbathing fishing,shopping and dining in the area once the sun goes
golf, tennis, and more. Enjoy the subtropical ambiencedown beachfront. There are also dozens of excellent
that exists in Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast.golf courses in the area. From May through October,
Cocoa Beachthe golf courses are not as crowded and you can pick
Cocoa Beach has beautiful sandy beaches and ayour tee time and be assured of a leisurely round.
great pier that is available for fishing, dining & dancing.Also, many private courses are open to the public
There is a large promenade leading to the beach withduring these months.
an observation deck overlooking the ocean, perfectThis is only a sampling of some of the great beaches
for romantic walks. While you're on the Space Coastlocated along the shores of Florida. There are many
you can visit the Kennedy Space Center, go deep-seamore that can fill your Florida beach vacation needs
fishing, surf, windsurf, rent a jet ski, golf our take a takeyear round.