Vero Beach offers a sophisticated yet relaxed beach experience on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The beaches feature golden sand, blue waters, and sea turtle nesting grounds (visible during guided turtle walks in summer). The town has strict building height restrictions maintaining an uncrowded, village-like atmosphere. Downtown Vero and Ocean Drive offer high-end boutiques, art galleries, and […]
Beaches for Surfing
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 […]
Pensacola Beach
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 […]
Cocoa Beach
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. […]
Daytona Beach
Famous for its wide, compact sandy shores where visitors can drive and park directly on the beach, Daytona Beach offers a unique beach experience. The area is known for the Daytona International Speedway, hosting NASCAR races. The beachfront features a bustling boardwalk and pier with rides, games, restaurants, and shops. Popular for surfing and water […]
Seaside Beach (St. Simons)
Popular beach access point on St. Simons Island near the Coast Guard Station and public pier. Features convenient parking, restrooms, and proximity to the village area with shops and restaurants. Good spot for surfing with typically higher waves.
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.
Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach is a small, laid-back coastal village with 4 miles of clean shoreline less than an hour from Houston. Known for its excellent surfing conditions, it’s a favorite among Gulf Coast surfers. The beach allows vehicles in designated areas and permits overnight camping, creating an accessible and versatile beach experience. The Surfside Jetty Park […]
Avon Beach
Located on Hatteras Island, Avon offers wide beaches with good fishing conditions and water sports. Features Avon Pier, rental homes, and proximity to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Known for windsurfing and kiteboarding.