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Beaches in Florida
Beaches near Orlando: Your 7 best options
Last updated on September 16th, 2020 at 11:12 amWhere’s the beach? The best beaches near Orlando and Disney World are not exactly on the edge of town. The closest beach is 60 miles away. Nevertheless, when people come to Florida, they want beach time. On a real beach, not a […]
The best little beach towns in Florida
Last updated on July 24th, 2020 at 12:22 pmThe best Florida beach towns are cozy and quaint, reflecting an “old Florida” ambience, and they are often more affordable than Florida’s beach resort epicenters. Everything you need or want is within walking distance of your motel room or cottage. Each town […]
Favorite secluded, quiet beaches in Florida
It’s easy to find a beach in Florida. It’s harder to find a hidden beach, a beach where you experience a sense of discovery and delicious isolation. Here, however, I share my favorites, discovered over many years.
Dr. Beach: Grayton Beach is tops in 2020
Grayton Beach State Park has been named Best Beach in America in the annual Top 10 list by FIU’s Dr. Beach. Another Florida beach made the cut at No. 6.
Long Key State Park: Florida Keys gem but camping limited
Once the site of a luxury resort for the rich and famous, Long Key State Park is a terrific place to spend a few hours hiking, beachcombing, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the Florida Keys. While most of its highly prized beachfront campsites are closed, a few tent sites are open.
Our favorite beaches in the Florida Keys
Beaches in the Keys aren’t as common or as wonderful as many expect, but there ARE some great beaches where you can swim — and snorkel — if you know where to go. Let us take you there.
What to do in Naples, Florida: Nature, beaches, boating
Naples is a wealthy enclave with lush, tropical neighborhoods and lots of natural beauty close and accessible. Here’s a guide to things to do outdoors in Naples and surrounding areas.
Barefoot on Hutchinson Island: Some of the best beaches in Florida
Hutchinson Island has an abundance of pristine beaches with easy public access, the way Atlantic beaches used to be. You remember the days — when you could just pull off State Road A1A almost anywhere, park on the sand and stroll through the dunes to the ocean.
Swim, Spot, Swim! Dog beaches in Florida
Not every beach in Florida is pet-friendly, but there may be one near you. You might be surprised by our statewide list.
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