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 […]
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Delray Beach
Delray Beach combines excellent Atlantic beachfront with an award-winning downtown full of restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. The beach area features clean, wide stretches of sand with professional lifeguards and good facilities. Atlantic Avenue, the main thoroughfare, runs from the beach through downtown with numerous sidewalk cafes and shops within walking distance of the ocean. The […]
Jensen Beach
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 […]
Clearwater Beach
Award-winning beach featuring sugar-white sand and vibrant blue waters. Known for its famous Pier 60 with daily sunset celebrations, street performers, and crafts. Offers numerous water activities, dolphin tours, and a bustling Beach Walk promenade with shops and restaurants. Popular with families and international tourists.
Panama City Beach
Features 27 miles of stunning white-sand beaches along the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Known for its family-friendly attractions including Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Gulf World Marine Park, as well as vibrant nightlife. Popular spring break destination that has evolved into a year-round family vacation spot.
Naples Beach
Upscale beach destination known for pristine white sand, calm waters, and the historic Naples Pier for fishing and dolphin watching. Adjacent to the luxury shopping and dining district of Old Naples. Famous for spectacular Gulf sunsets and cleanliness. Popular with affluent travelers and retirees.
Destin Beach
Known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin features incredible emerald-green waters and sugar-white sands. Home to the East Pass (Destin Harbor), connecting the Gulf to Choctawhatchee Bay, making it perfect for fishing and boating. Features HarborWalk Village with shops, restaurants, and water activities.
South Beach (Tybee Island)
The liveliest area of Tybee Island, featuring the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, numerous restaurants, shops, and the island’s main nightlife scene. Popular with surfers and swimmers with lifeguards present during peak season. Offers beach chair and umbrella rentals.
Front Beach – Isle of Palms
The main public beach area on Isle of Palms, featuring volleyball courts, nearby restaurants and shops, and a fishing pier. Popular with families and day visitors from Charleston. Offers chair and umbrella rentals during the summer.
St. Simons Island
The largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles, featuring beautiful beaches, the St. Simons Lighthouse, and the historic Christ Church. Known for its upscale resorts, championship golf courses, and oak tree-lined streets. Popular for family vacations and romantic getaways.