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Best Florida Beach
Vacations
by Jolana Klobouk
Why choose a beach vacation in
Florida? One good reason is because wherever you go in Florida, you're
never more than 60 miles from the beach! Florida is also easy to get to,
the temperature is pleasurable year round, it offers good value for your
money and that's just for starters. So whether you are looking for a
family vacation, a romantic vacation, a relaxing vacation or getting in
some golf time, there is a Florida beach vacation area for you.
Best Florida Beach Areas for Families
Siesta Public beach Siesta Public beach in Sarasota makes a great family
beach because of its gradual slopes, shallow waters, lifeguards on duty,
fine white sand and tranquil waters. It has won awards for best beach
based on sand, water quality and facilities. The beach facilities include
picnic areas, rest rooms, concession stands, playground, trails, and
tennis and volleyball courts. If you enjoy collecting shells, try Turtle
Beach, at the south end of the island.
Tampa Bay Area - St. Petes/Clearwater Located on the West Coast of
Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico, the Tampa Bay area is a waterfront heaven!
Miles and miles of white sandy beaches along the Gulf Coast offer
unlimited options for a fun and relaxing vacation. When you need a break
from the surf and sand, there are plenty of nearby activities to keep the
kids amused including the Florida Aquarium, the Museum of Science and
Industry, and the Lowry Park Zoo.
Daytona With twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beaches and
beautiful blue-green waters there is no shortage of beach fun for whole
family. The beach is up to 500 feet wide at low tide and is perfect for
castle building, cycling, jogging, fishing or just relaxing in the sun.
The Atlantic Ocean is great for swimming, especially during the spring and
summer when water temperatures range from 74 to 80 degrees. And you are
only an hour's drive from Orlando if you are so inclined.
Best Florida Beach Areas for Romance
Miami beach A Miami romantic vacation has
everything from relaxing on the beach by day and dancing by night. There
are lots of art deco and interesting hotels on South Beach. A short drive
west will bring you to the Everglades, where you can take a Scenic Boat
Tour and see plenty of wildlife, including alligators. You can shop at the
ritzy Bal Harbor shops, and at night choose from plenty of dance clubs or
mellow jazz bars and restaurants.
Marco Island Marco Island is located at the southern tip of Southwest
Florida's Gulf Coast at the western entrance to Everglades National Park.
The island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and natural
wilderness on the other. There are miles of white-sand beaches, lavish
real estate, shopping, dining, nightlife, attractions and lots of outdoor
activities. Your recreation choices include swimming, sunbathing fishing,
golf, tennis, and more. Enjoy the subtropical ambience that exists in
Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast.
Cocoa beach Cocoa beach has beautiful sandy beaches and a great pier that
is available for fishing, dining & dancing. There is a large promenade
leading to the beach with an observation deck overlooking the ocean,
perfect for romantic walks. While you're on the Space Coast you can visit
the Kennedy Space Center, go deep-sea fishing, surf, windsurf, rent a jet
ski, golf our take a take a river tour. At night there is lots of
nightlife and great dining for you to enjoy.
Best Florida Beach Areas for Relaxing
New Smyrna beach New Smyrna beach is a laid-back beach town without the
crowds, noise or pollution, which gives visitors a relaxing beach
experience. Although the northern beach is accessible to cars, the
majority is traffic free, allowing for peaceful sunbathing and strolls
along the beach. New Smyrna has a small town feel in its architecture and
atmosphere. There are no high-rises along the beach, only low-rise
buildings and these accommodations range from bed and breakfast inns,
family-size condominiums or oceanfront motels.
Sanibel Island Sanibel Island is one of the unique barrier islands of the
world, having an east-west orientation when most islands are north south.
This gives the island great sandy beaches with plenty of shells. Check out
Bowman's beach for peach and quiet, you won't find any hotels here. You
can park and walk over a bridge to secluded white beach. There are
barbecue grills in the area so it is a great spot to have a picnic and
enjoy the beach.
Punta Gorda Punta Gorda is located about 30 miles north of Fort Myers.
There is plenty of waterfront in this town, and a very nice riverfront
beach area. Here you can enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and
walking in the woods, it is a great place to get away from the crowds. The
town of Punta Gorda has street art, water views and interesting murals
that enrich the historic downtown district that also has cobblestone
streets and gaslights, and many fine shops and restaurants.
Best Florida Beach Areas for Golf
Sarasota Sarasota is a sophisticated resort town near the Gulf of Mexico.
For beach lovers there is Sarasota's 35 miles of fine, pure, sparkling
white sand beach to enjoy. As far as golf is concerned there are 32 golf
courses in the Sarasota area and almost 20 more if you include the
surrounding cities of Bradenton and Venice. You will find one for every
level of ability available for your golfing pleasure.
Jacksonville Jacksonville has twenty miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches and
lots of nearby state parks to explore. You will find lots of things to do
and lots of beaches to explore in Jacksonville. For golfers there are over
25 golf courses in the area. Several championship golf courses are located
nearby; many of which are ranked among the top in the country offering
challenges for players of every skill level, ranging from top ocean side
resorts to popular public courses.
Naples Naples, located on a stretch of
southwest Florida that is not bordered by barrier islands, has seven miles
of silky, white sand beach that overlooks the tranquil waters of the Gulf
of Mexico. There is plenty of shopping and dining in the area once the sun
goes down beachfront. There are also dozens of excellent golf courses in
the area. From May through October, the golf courses are not as crowded
and you can pick your tee time and be assured of a leisurely round. Also,
many private courses are open to the public during these months.
This is only a sampling of some of the great
beaches located along the shores of Florida. There are many more that can
fill your Florida beach vacation needs year round.
About the Author
Jolana
Klobouk is a former travel agent who has traveled extensively for work and
vacations with her family. For more travel information, visit her travel
websites: http://www.best-family-beach-vacations.com and http://www.FlyFromCanada.com
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