| Why choose a beach vacation in Florida? One good | | | | a river tour. At night there is lots of nightlife and great |
| reason is because wherever you go in Florida, you're | | | | dining 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 is | | | | New Smyrna Beach |
| pleasurable year round, it offers good value for your | | | | New Smyrna Beach is a laid-back beach town without |
| money and that's just for starters. So whether you are | | | | the crowds, noise or pollution, which gives visitors a |
| looking for a family vacation, a romantic vacation, a | | | | relaxing beach experience. Although the northern |
| relaxing vacation or getting in some golf time, there is a | | | | beach 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 Families | | | | beach. New Smyrna has a small town feel in its |
| Siesta Public Beach | | | | architecture and atmosphere. There are no high-rises |
| Siesta Public Beach in Sarasota makes a great family | | | | along 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 include | | | | Sanibel 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 you | | | | islands are north south. This gives the island great |
| enjoy collecting shells, try Turtle Beach, at the south | | | | sandy 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/Clearwater | | | | any hotels here. You can park and walk over a bridge |
| Located on the West Coast of Florida, on the Gulf of | | | | to 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 Gulf | | | | enjoy the beach. |
| Coast offer unlimited options for a fun and relaxing | | | | Punta Gorda |
| vacation. When you need a break from the surf and | | | | Punta Gorda is located about 30 miles north of Fort |
| sand, there are plenty of nearby activities to keep the | | | | Myers. There is plenty of waterfront in this town, and a |
| kids amused including the Florida Aquarium, the | | | | very nice riverfront beach area. Here you can enjoy |
| Museum of Science and Industry, and the Lowry Park | | | | swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and walking in the |
| Zoo. | | | | woods, it is a great place to get away from the |
| Daytona | | | | crowds. The town of Punta Gorda has street art, |
| With twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy | | | | water views and interesting murals that enrich the |
| beaches and beautiful blue-green waters there is no | | | | historic downtown district that also has cobblestone |
| shortage of beach fun for whole family. The beach is | | | | streets and gaslights, and many fine shops and |
| up to 500 feet wide at low tide and is perfect for | | | | restaurants. |
| castle building, cycling, jogging, fishing or just relaxing in | | | | Best Florida Beach Areas for Golf |
| the sun. The Atlantic Ocean is great for swimming, | | | | Sarasota |
| especially during the spring and summer when water | | | | Sarasota is a sophisticated resort town near the Gulf |
| temperatures range from 74 to 80 degrees. And you | | | | of Mexico. For beach lovers there is Sarasota's 35 |
| are only an hour's drive from Orlando if you are so | | | | miles 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 Romance | | | | in the Sarasota area and almost 20 more if you |
| Miami Beach | | | | include the surrounding cities of Bradenton and Venice. |
| A Miami romantic vacation has everything from | | | | You 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 on | | | | Jacksonville |
| South Beach. A short drive west will bring you to the | | | | Jacksonville has twenty miles of Atlantic Ocean |
| Everglades, where you can take a Scenic Boat Tour | | | | beaches and lots of nearby state parks to explore. |
| and see plenty of wildlife, including alligators. You can | | | | You will find lots of things to do and lots of beaches to |
| shop at the ritzy Bal Harbor shops, and at night choose | | | | explore in Jacksonville. For golfers there are over 25 |
| from plenty of dance clubs or mellow jazz bars and | | | | golf courses in the area. Several championship golf |
| restaurants. | | | | courses are located nearby; many of which are |
| Marco Island | | | | ranked among the top in the country offering |
| Marco Island is located at the southern tip of | | | | challenges for players of every skill level, ranging from |
| Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast at the western | | | | top ocean side resorts to popular public courses. |
| entrance to Everglades National Park. The island is | | | | Naples |
| surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and | | | | Naples, located on a stretch of southwest Florida that |
| natural wilderness on the other. There are miles of | | | | is 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. Your | | | | waters 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 ambience | | | | down 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 Beach | | | | the golf courses are not as crowded and you can pick |
| Cocoa Beach has beautiful sandy beaches and a | | | | your 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 with | | | | during these months. |
| an observation deck overlooking the ocean, perfect | | | | This is only a sampling of some of the great beaches |
| for romantic walks. While you're on the Space Coast | | | | located along the shores of Florida. There are many |
| you can visit the Kennedy Space Center, go deep-sea | | | | more that can fill your Florida beach vacation needs |
| fishing, surf, windsurf, rent a jet ski, golf our take a take | | | | year round. |