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