Massive amounts of Sargassum seaweed are washing up on Florida beaches, carried by the Gulf Stream along the coast and pushed ashore by currents and sea breezes.
Best Florida Beaches
Best Beaches in Florida
Florida Rambler’s full catalog of stories about our favorite Florida beaches, many of them hidden treasures where you can find solace and sun, surf and sand, or excellent fishing. Family beaches to play and hidden gems you can only reach by kayak.
Browse our beach stories below…
Blowing Rocks Preserve: Dramatic beach in Jupiter is unique
Craggy limestone rocks form a dramatic beach-scape, far different from the usual sandy beach. At the right time, waves crash into the rocks, spurting water 50 feet into the air.
Anastasia State Park seduces. Stunning beach, shady campground.
‘Glamping’ bungalows are now being offered at this outstanding oceanfront park near St. Augustine.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples ranks #6 in nation after hurricane recovery
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park has superb white sand, clear water and is ranked #6 in the US. Facilities are still recovering from damages from 2024 hurricanes, but the beach is as spectacular as ever.
Ten getaways for Florida’s hot summer
Florida summers are hotter than ever, but there are advantages to travel then — lower rates, fewer people, inviting waters. We picked our 10 favorite destinations for hot weather.
Best beaches in the Florida Keys and Key West
Beaches may be rare in the Florida Keys, but they do exist. You just have to know where to go.
7 of 10 top U.S. beaches are in Florida & Hawaii, says ‘Dr. Beach’
This year’s No. 1 beach is in the Hawaiian islands, but Nos. 2, 3 and 6 are in Florida, according to FIU professor Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as “Dr. Beach” for his annual rankings.
Hutchinson Island’s House of Refuge: Beautiful beach site is window to past
The historic Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge couldn’t be in a prettier spot. It tells the story of a wild Florida of tall ships and pioneers. It’s one-of-a-kind, the last surviving refuge for shipwrecked sailors. There’s even a shipwreck to snorkel here.
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve: Kayak to wild island and beach
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve fits my definition of a hidden paradise: A scenic kayak trail on a wild island that ends at a spectacular hidden beach or secret lagoon. This little-known state park in Stuart is accessible only by boat.
2026 Florida sea turtle walks: It’s time to register for a fascinating encounter
Sea-turtle walks are like seeing a nature documentary in person. But you need reservations to join these night-time beach walks to watch giant sea turtles nesting. Most reservations open May 1.
Pass-a-Grille, one of Florida’s best beaches in a charming historic town
The beach is spectacular here — wide white sand, clear blue-green water. But the Old Florida charm of Pass-a-Grille, a community within St. Pete Beach, is what makes it stand out.
Talbot Islands a grand collection of preserves and plantations, beaches to back country
Stunning beaches, historic forts and plantations, backcountry kayaking, biking and hiking, all accessible from a shady, sandy campground.