Florida is home to a great number of beaches that has such a variety that visitors will always be able to find one that suits them. From remote island getaways, big city beaches and family friendly shores that are perfect for the younger children to paddle or build sand castles, Florida has it all. Here are some of Florida’s top beaches for you to visit on your holiday.
Delray Beach
Located in Palm Beach Country, Delray Beach is a quaint little village by the sea. Every year, over a million visitors travel to the family friend, two mile stretch of sand which is perfect for sun bathing, swimming and sand castle building making it a great day for families with younger children.
- Delray Beachafagen / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA
When the sun goes down, the crowd will generally head over to Atlantic Avenue to enjoy some of the boutiques, seafood restaurants and the Pineapple Grove Arts district. Should you wish to find a hotel in the area, then the Seagate Hotel and Spa is a short trolley ride from the beach and is the best on offer there.
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach has drawn thousands of visitors to its broad, sandy shores for years thanks to its reputation as one of America’s best beaches. Spreading across three miles, Clearwater beach is connected to two different blue waters, the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.
- Clearwater BeachKimb0lene / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND
The beach gives visitors the convenience of being close to the area of Tampa, meaning once the day is up you can head back into town and get some food or go shopping, while on the beach itself you can get involved in some beach volley ball, fishing, dolphin watching or simply enjoy some relaxing sun bathing.
Flights
Should this guide by cheapflights given you an idea of visiting Florida, then be sure to check out their site to find the best deals on flights and get ready to enjoy some of the best beaches America has to offer.
Naples
Situated along the strip of land known as Millionaires Row, Naples beach is a brilliant place to spend the day. With the option of either admiring the beautiful blue waters or turning to face the mansions that face the beach, this is a truly unique beach filled with the rich and famous of America.
- Naples FloridaMatt Shiffler Photography / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA
There are some great facilities along Naples beach, especially around the most popular part close to the pier on 12th Avenue South. There are plenty of food stands along the strip along with different rental shops and bath houses meaning you can find a good spot and easily enjoy the sun for the day.
South Beach
This man made beach is a perfect destination for people who are looking for some great nightlife as well as soft sandy shores. During the mornings, you will see plenty of locals jogging up the beach which stretches for miles along the Atlantic Ocean.
- Sunrise at Juno Beach Pier Park, FloridaCaptain Kimo / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND
South Beach is also a popular spot for those who are looking to sun bath toples while the waters here are about as clean as you will find anywhere in the area. The beach is also a great place to see the city when it is lit up at night time before you head off into the city for some of the world famous clubbing.