10 Vacation Beach Spots to Check Out in Florida

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If you are wondering what could possibly be one of the best vacation beach spots to visit in Florida, then you are in luck.

Since Florida is one of the main vacation spots to hit in all of the USA there is plenty to see and do. Whether you are a family of five or a solo traveler, you need to make Florida one of your top places to visit.

Why are Vacation Beach Spots the Best in Florida

Florida has one of the nicest beach vacation spots with lots of places to choose from.

If you are planning on taking a vacation soon then choose Florida. Take a look at what Florida has to offer in beach-vacation-haven.

Definitely choose a beach vacation if you plan on seeing Florida. With the sunshine state covering almost 1,200 miles of beaches, there really is no other place to go.

In addition, it is much easier to rent a car and take a road trip to Florida since the state is a lot smaller than the state of California.

In just a couple of days, you can make your way across the most popular beaches in the state.

On the plus side, beaches are a lot more affordable to travel to, so you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank at a theme park ticket.

First and foremost, there are plenty of beaches in Florida you can see. Everybody’s top 10 vacation spot list may be different. There really is no wrong or right beach to see.

But these are our must-see beaches that will not disappoint you if you are planning to travel to Florida soon.

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ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

St. Augustine Beach is home to the oldest city in the United States. This beach has a lot of history written all over it.

Not only are the beaches beautiful with its orange hue coquina colored sand, but its incredible downtown has a lot of history of Florida you can learn from.

This is a must-see beach to check out if you find yourself in Florida.

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New Smyrna Beach

This beach is also known as a surf beach where you can find many surfers taking on the waves.

There’s an area of sand dunes and a boardwalk to check out. On the other side of New Smyrna Beach, you can also find an array of shopping stores, boutiques, and restaurants. Look for Flagler Avenue.

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Canaveral Seashore

This beach has hundreds of bird species and wildlife making it one of the delightful beaches in Florida.

Cocoa Beach

This is definitely one of the closest beaches near Orlando you can find. Not too far from here, you can see cruise ships coming and going.

It is also known as surf city since it is popular for surfing year-round. The Kennedy Space Museum is nearby and nice to check out if you have time.

Florida Keys

All of the Florida Keys are gorgeous. You don’t have to make it all the way down to Key West to see the amazing waters, but you can if you like.

You’ll notice how clear and blue the waters get as you start making yourself down the keys. Popular places to visit include Sombrero Beach, Annes Beach, and Calusa Beach.

PANAMA CITY BEACH

This beach found on the panhandle of Florida and it offers snow-white sand and amazing sunsets along the pier.

Though it can be very busy with spring breakers in March there is so much to see with lots of touristy attractions open in the summer. 

Destin Beach

This beach also makes up the panhandle and is known as one of the must-see beaches around all of Florida. This beach is also very well known for its fishing village.

Its view of sugar-white sands and clear blue waters make it a go-to vacation spot in Florida.

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INDIAN SHORES

This beach is found not too far from Clearwater Beach. It is a lot less crowded than Clearwater Beach. But it offers everything that Clearwater does, if not more including amazing sunsets and beaches to die for.

AMELIA ISLAND

One of the top 10 beaches to vacation at. Its Gulf Coast beaches are filled with tranquil blue waters and soft powder white sand.             

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SIESTA KEY

One of the most popular beaches to visit since it was named one of the best in the USA. Its clear blue waters and white sand also draws many tourists to this beach.

The beach town has a cool hip vibe that allows you to just relax and have fun!

CONCLUSION

As a traveler who enjoys checking out new places to visit, you will most certainly not be disappointed by the beaches in Florida.

There are a plethora of fun beach vacation spots to see and many attractions to partake in.

Do not disregard the most beautiful places in Florida. By spending two or three days on a beach you will not only enjoy the amazing atmosphere but the uplifting beach towns!

You may be surprised that Miami Beach and others did not make the list since they are very saturated and typically not the first place I would go.

Jess and Jeanette
About Jess and Jeanette

Jess and Jeanette are two sisters who created Unseen Beaches. This beach travel site was inspired by their family beach vacations while growing up. Helping you discover the best U.S. beach destinations worth visiting, staying, and eating at.

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Hi! This is Jess and Jeanette. Two sisters & beach travelers. We built this blog to share our travels in hopes of helping you plan your next beach vacation. Cheers! ❤️

 

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