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Found on the Atlantic shore, Cocoa Beach is one of the best beaches in Florida that\u2019s great for a day at the beach. Honestly, it\u2019s the kind of beach that\u2019s great for most seaside experiences, especially with the surfing and parasailing that make this area totally fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In need of a sweet treat? Pop over to the Florida Key Lime Pie Company for their (you guessed it) Key Lime Pie. It\u2019s totally delicious and all homemade. Plus, you might get to meet Sweetie, the resident alligator that\u2019s something of a local celebrity here.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Now, if you don\u2019t fancy a whole trip to the beach alone, you can easily partner this with a trip to the\u00a0Kennedy Space Center that\u2019s a total dream to visit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best places in Florida to visit<\/strong><\/p>\n2.) Hollywood Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Just shy of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood Beach is a great coastline to stay (and visit) for a few days chilling out. With larger hotels and shoreline properties, it\u2019s got everything you need to make your trip to the beach totally easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Also, if you\u2019re an early riser, head for a stroll and watch the sunrise on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. It\u2019s gorgeous and totally quiet at this time of day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
3.) Fort DeSoto County Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Just shy of St. Pete\u2019s Beach, Fort DeSoto County Park is an idyllic and totally unspoilt area of Florida that\u2019s too good to miss.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Preserved as a county park, Fort DeSoto County Park has a lot to boast about! In fact, it has some of the best beaches in Florida that\u2019s just as popular with the locals as it is with the visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
North Beach is an easy favourite to visit, along with East Beach too! Both have their own charms and you can\u2019t really go wrong with either of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not only that, you can spot loads of wildlife here.\u00a0During the months of April, all the way to September, loggerhead turtles can be specifically found nesting in the beaches. This means extra care is necessary when rambling the coast.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best things to do in the Florida Keys<\/strong><\/p>\n4.) St Pete Beach\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
We spent around 5-days exploring St Pete Beach and the larger St. Petersburg area; it was incredible!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After checking into the Don Cesar, a Floridian institution, be sure to check out one of the best beaches in Florida. You see, from here you can take a ramble and explore St Pete Beach or stroll south to the white sandy shoreline of Pass-a-Grille Beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The whole area around here is totally lovely and pretty quaint, too. Just make sure to stop off at Crabby Bill\u2019s for their yummy seafood and take a trip into St. Petersburg for its street art and grab a bite at Bodega on Central for the best Cuban sandwiches.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Exploring St Pete in Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n5.) Clearwater Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Often voted one of the best beaches in the USA, Clearwater Beach is a diamond on the coast of Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Best for beachside eateries and soft sandy banks, Clearwater is a destination in its own right.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, we visited in March and the weather was perfect (nice and quiet) \u2013 which we loved! Though, it can get a lot busier in the holiday season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Best of all, there\u2019s shed loads of things to do in Clearwater; from going for a swim to adventurous actions like parasailing, cruises, and paddleboarding. Clearwater has something for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Where we ate, stayed and chilled in Clearwater<\/strong><\/p>\n6.) St. George Island State Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
St. George Island State Park is a gorgeous place to visit if you\u2019re making the drive up from Orlando to Pensacola. It\u2019s roughly halfway between both and well worth an afternoon jaunt if you\u2019re fancying a little chill time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The whole island is totally pristine and looks just like it would have done centuries ago. That\u2019s the beauty of the coastline here, it feels so untouched.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The beach itself spans the whole southerly stretch of the island and goes on for miles. This means you\u2019ll never feel overly crowded or cramped on the beach\u2026 even in the peak visiting times.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a day on the shore, hop on over to Paddy\u2019s Raw Bar for some of their Apalachicola Oysters that are as local as you can get. Totally chilled and relaxed, it\u2019s a great place to relax before heading away from the shoreline.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best places to visit in Jacksonville<\/strong><\/p>\n7.) Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Sarasota Beach and Crescent Beach (Sarasota)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Nestled within the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico, Siesta Key is a totally blissful barrier island that has a charm that\u2019s as inviting as they come!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Better still,\u00a0Siesta Key\u2019s beaches will never disappoint and they\u2019re easily some of the best beaches in Florida to visit. With gleaming white sand and toasty water temperatures, it\u2019s the kind of place you go with the whole family.<\/p>\n
This is especially true as the waves are a little calmer than the Atlantic Coast; though, this doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t still take an extreme amount of care. Remember, the sea can be dangerous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best things to do in Port Charlotte<\/strong><\/p>\n8.) Bahia Honda State Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Located around 30 miles away from Key West, Bahia Honda is one of the must-see places in the Florida Keys \u2013 especially if you love beaches!<\/p>\n
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Whilst here, be sure to spend some time soaking in the rays at the Calusa and Loggerhead Beaches that are so dreamy. Although relatively small, it\u2019s a charming little area to explore even if a little crowded at times.<\/p>\n
Well worth a visit as you explore the wider Florida Keys.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best things to do in the Florida Keys<\/strong><\/p>\n9.) Fort Lauderdale Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
We had the most incredible time in Fort Lauderdale and totally loved the city (and nearby Hollywood, too).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Often as popular as its nearby sister, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a pretty popular spot in Florida to visit. Best of all, it\u2019s not just all about the sun, sea and sand either! Throughout the year, numerous different events are also held on the boardwalk and the beach itself. It\u2019s a totally fun atmosphere and you can easily spend a good few days chilling out here.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Plus, you can try your hand at jet-skiing, snorkelling, and scuba diving, too!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best things to do in Fort Lauderdale<\/strong><\/p>\n10.) Gasparilla Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Just north of Fort Myers, Gasparilla Island is another Floridian gem that\u2019s too good to miss. In fact, I\u2019d say it\u2019s got one of the best beaches in Florida that\u2019s totally easy to visit.<\/p>\n
Totally tranquil and pretty darn cute, the shoreline near Port Boca Grande Lighthouse is a must-visit. Although not the biggest, as Floridian beaches go, it\u2019s got something of a charm and loveliness that\u2019s totally worth the trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Afterwards, head on over to South Beach Bar and Grille to grab a table. Their local catches are so yummy and fresh!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best things to do in Fort Lauderdale<\/strong><\/p>\n11.) Anna Maria Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
South of St Pete\u2019s Beach, Anna Maria Island is a perfect mix of pristine shoreline, cute little eateries and a charm that\u2019s second to none.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For me, it\u2019s one of the best beaches in Florida to totally relax and unwind. You see, it\u2019s not too far away from amenities but quiet enough for it to feel a million miles away!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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For a tasty dinner, head into the Sandbar Restaurant for their crispy calamari. It has some of the best in all of Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Exploring St Petersburg in Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n12.) South Beach (Miami)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t mention the best beaches in Florida without mentioning South Beach in Miami. Love it or hate it, its shoreline is gorgeous and well worth visiting whilst exploring the wider area of Southern Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After chilling on the sand, head for a stroll around the historic Art Deco District and stop for a cheeky cocktail along the way. It\u2019s a totally vibrant area that\u2019s incredible to soak up!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Fun things to do in Miami<\/strong><\/p>\n13.) Pensacola\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Well-known by visitors in the US, Pensacola is a little less known by international visitors that head over to Florida. This means it can be quieter than some of the other popular spots in Florida, especially when country-specific holidays mean more people travel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although a little more retro, Pensacola is a charming spot that\u2019s well worth a little love and visit. We loved the shoreline at Pensacola Beach Park and it\u2019s totally pristine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Worked up an appetite? Head to Flounder\u2019s Chowder House that serves up some of the best chowders in the south! Trust me, you won\u2019t wanna miss it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
14.) Sanibel island\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Nestled just of Fort Myers, Sanibel Island is a total vibe and houses some of the best beaches in Florida. Some of our favourites are the Gulfside City Park Beach and Bowman\u2019s Beach (which is totally epic and pristine).\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re heading up to North Captiva Island (just off Sanibel Island), be sure to pop into the Mainstay and Barnacles Bar. It\u2019s a cosy little restaurant that serves up the tastiest shrimp tacos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read more: Best places in Florida to visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n12 Best Places In Florida To Visit<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n