Boca Raton’s beaches are meticulously maintained with pristine conditions and excellent facilities. Red Reef Park offers a man-made reef just feet from shore, perfect for snorkeling and viewing tropical fish. South Beach Park features lifeguard-protected swimming areas and pavilions. The beaches have a more upscale atmosphere reflecting the affluent community with Spanish-Mediterranean architecture visible along […]
Anna Maria Island is an unspoiled barrier island with a laid-back, Old Florida feel. The beaches feature powdery white sand and turquoise waters with no high-rise buildings to obstruct views. The island has three distinct communities (Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach) and is known for excellent shelling, bird watching, and spectacular sunsets. A […]
Hollywood Beach features a nostalgic feel with its famous 2.5-mile Broadwalk (not Boardwalk) lined with shops, restaurants, and hotels. The pedestrian-friendly promenade is perfect for walking, biking, or rollerblading with rental shops available. The beach offers calm waters ideal for families and numerous beachfront cafes with outdoor seating. Regular live music performances at the Hollywood […]
Grayton Beach State Park features consistently ranked among America’s most beautiful beaches with sugar-white sand and emerald green water. The park is unique for its rare coastal dune lakes, a natural phenomenon found in few places worldwide where freshwater lakes intermittently connect with the Gulf of Mexico. A 4.5-mile hiking trail winds through a coastal […]
Pass-a-Grille is a historic beach community at the southern end of St. Pete Beach with a distinct, laid-back character. The narrow beach town is only one block wide, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Boca Ciega Bay on the other. The beach features soft white sand and clear water with a historic […]
Known as ‘Florida’s Most Relaxing Place,’ Navarre Beach offers 12 miles of uncrowded, pristine white sand between Gulf Islands National Seashore and Navarre Beach County Park. The 1,545-foot fishing pier is the longest on the Gulf of Mexico and great for fishing or dolphin watching. The beach features the Navarre Beach Marine Park with artificial […]
Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island offers a laid-back atmosphere with uncrowded beaches and excellent water quality. The beach town has retained its charming, small-town character with locally owned shops and restaurants. Jensen Beach is known as the ‘Pineapple Capital of the World’ due to its pineapple plantation history celebrated in the annual Pineapple Festival. The […]
Pensacola Beach features sugar-white sand and emerald-green waters along the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The beach is known for its laid-back atmosphere and family-friendly environment with the iconic Beach Ball water tower as a landmark. Visitors can enjoy watching the Blue Angels practice flights from the Naval Air Station. The boardwalk offers restaurants, shops, and […]
Known as the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach is famous for consistent waves and as the hometown of 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater. The iconic Ron Jon Surf Shop and Cocoa Beach Pier are major attractions. Being part of Florida’s Space Coast, visitors can often view rocket launches from the beach. […]
A vibrant beach town with crystal-clear waters and spacious shores. Popular with surfers, paddleboarders, and families. Features a scenic harbor, beach volleyball, and a lively downtown with restaurants and shops.