Florida Beaches

Some of the best vacation packages include a beachfront hotel room. In Florida, residents can get an ocean view in almost every part of the State. Tropical weather, beautiful beaches and the legendary Florida nightlife lure visitors and vacationers throughout the year. Spring break bring the usual crowds in mid-March but there are still many beaches available where you can get away from the noise and spend time on a quiet secluded beach.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/centralwest-florida/

Accommodations include five-star resorts that offer everything from fine dining to luxury spa treatments, if you're a nature lover you can rough it to your heart's content. Fall asleep to the sound of waves lapping on the shore while camping under the stars or spend time at one of large retail centers, clubs or bars built alongside the undeveloped barrier islands. Central East Florida's shoreline lies along the Atlantic Ocean and provides visitors with beautiful views and plenty of natural wonders. This area is known as the Birthplace of Speed and Daytona International Speedway.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/centralwest-florida/

Almost 450 year ago, Ponce de Leon came looking for The Fountain of Youth, closely followed by the English and French who were seeking wealth, new territory to conquer. Today, modern explorers can investigate more than 40 miles of coastline. While Ponce de Leon didn't find the formula for lasting youth, many parts of Florida remains as beautiful as ever.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/centralwest-florida/

Beaches in North Central Florida are irresistible to visitors because of the charm and relaxed lifestyle that is so popular in the deep South. Tallahassee, the State capitol is located closer to Atlanta, Georgia than the sleek lifestyle of Miami and the Southern hospitality is evident. Northeast Florida is nicknamed "The First Coast" because it is home to the oldest European settlement in the continental United States. Tourists and locals flock of the beaches in these areas not only because they are so romantic, the scenery also make this the ideal destination for weddings, honeymoons and couples on vacation.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northeast-florida/

• Ponte Vedra Beach -This area is filled with nature. Sea oats sway in the ocean, palmetto trees grow freely on the shores with the sparkling blue water all around. Home of the PGA Tour and the World Golf Hall of Fame.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northeast-florida/ponte-vedra-beach.aspx

• St. Joseph Peninsula National Park - In the Northwestern portion of Cape San Blas, this is a wilderness park that is popular for Eco tours. A white sand beach that is perfect for exploring nature and marvelling at the gigantic sand dunes, dense pine forests or listening to the sounds of the calming waves of St. Joe Bay in the Gulf of Mexico.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northcentral-florida/

• Panama City Beach - The world's most beautiful beaches are said to be in Panama City. Visitors enjoy the pure white sand that is finely ground quartz crystals washed down from the nearby Appalachian Mountains. Official coverage by MTV for the program Spring Break Vacation is filmed here.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northwest-florida/panama-city-beach.aspx

• Perdido Key The lost island - Powdery white sand beaches, crystal clear emerald green waters and miles of bays, estuaries and wetlands make this the perfect place for sunbathing, diving and other water sports. 61 percent of the area is protected, unspoiled shoreline and sand dunes.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northwest-florida/perdido-key.aspx

• Pensacola Beach - Pensacola was once known for the wet t-shirt contests, female Jell-O wrestling matches and foaming dance parties. The beach has matured and it has become a great place for families with kids, couples and anyone trying to get away from the spring break crowd.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northwest-florida/penascola-beach.aspx

• St. Andrew's State Recreational Area - In 1995, Travel Magazine voted St. Andrews Beach the World's Best Beach. This white sand beach has plenty of water recreation and nature lovers come here to explore the seemingly endless unspoiled beaches, sand dunes, pinewoods and marshes. Known for some of the best scuba diving Florida has to offer.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/northwest-florida/st-andrews.aspx

Central Florida is home to The Wonderful World of Disney. This area does not have as many popular beaches, but it is home to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. No matter which part of Disney World you visit, there will be fun rides, interactive shows and a nightly show of spectacular fireworks that make visitors believe every evening is the Fourth of July.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/central-florida/http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/

• Blizzard Beach - Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park has one of the world's tallest and fastest free-falling water-slides. Families, singles and couples on their honeymooner will enjoy a trip to this magical kingdom.http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/

• Cocoa Beach - This is the closest beach to Orlando, Florida and it is one of the only places where ancient cypress forests is coupled with modern technology. A perfected balance of sea and space make Cocoa Beach feel like the perfect vacation. This is an ideal place for singles, couples, parents and children. Look for the nature preserves and evidence of space exploration in the same view.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/centraleast-florida/cocoa-beach.aspx

• Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg - Fort DeSoto Park has 1,136 acres that consist of five interconnected islands and three miles of unchained beaches. There is also a fort located here that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nature trails, fishing piers, a 2.25-mile canoe trail, spectacular views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico complete the beauty of this beach.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html#ixzz0o5BDQs4c

• Clearwater Beach - A 3 1/2-mile-long stretch of semi-secluded beach, Caladesi Island is situated in the busy Tampa Bay area. Soft sand with sea grass and palmettos grow around the outer edge. A nature trail in the park has black racers, rattlesnakes, raccoons, armadillos and rabbits and you can get there by ferry from Honeymoon Island State Recreation Area.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html#ixzz0o5BDQs4c

• New Smyrna Beach - This is a beach where the ocean meets the sky and the area is free of crowds, pollution and noises associated with city life. In the second oldest settled city in Florida, there are museums and art galleries in addition to the 13 miles of white sandy beaches. New Smyrna Beach is considered to be one of the safest swimming beaches in the world, thanks to the lack of undercurrents.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/centraleast-florida/new-smyrna-beach.aspx

South Florida has destinations like Miami, Naples, Marco Island, the Florida Keys and Fort Myers Beach that provide the best that nature has to offer. White sand beaches sitting on thousands of acres along the shore. With the Gulf of Mexico sitting at the edge of Florida's Southwestern shores, there are island resorts and plenty of unspoiled natural wonders. Attractions for the whole family make this area one of Florida's preferred destinations.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/southwest-florida/

• Lovers Key State Park - Unspoiled natural beauty describes this out-of-the-way Gulf coast beach. Transportation for guests to and from the lagoons and mangroves is provided on a tractor-pulled tram. Privacy is what convince most honeymooners and other couples to come to Lovers Key's. A gazebo is available for planned and impromptu beach-side nuptials.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/southwest-florida/lovers-key.aspx

• Punta Gorda - Royal palm trees line cobblestone streets in this enchanting historic waterfront resort town. You will feel like you took trip to the past in this old-fashioned Southern place. Boating, fishing and nature are enjoyed on any of the four beaches on Manasota Key or Englewood Beach, an uncrowded, affordable area that is ideal for collecting seashells.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/southwest-florida/punta-gorda.aspx

• John U. Lloyd Beach State Park You will not find any high-rise condominiums, gaudy T-shirt shops, and hotels on this natural stretch of beach. Instead, you can find a clean and untouched shoreline completely surrounded by a canopy of Australian pine trees.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• Bahia Honda State Park - Located in Bahia Honda Key, this is one of the most serene beaches in Florida. There are 635 acres of nature and visitors can see a portion of Henry Flagler's railroad.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• Barefoot Beach Park - Visitors of this beach get to see some of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Florida. 342 acres of natural preserves has 8,200 feet of beach and sand dunes. Located in Bonita Springs, this is the home of the endangered gopher tortoise.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• 'Naples Beach - A beautiful strip of beaches in front the famous Millionaires' Row in Naples, Florida. Visitors get a glimpse of the huge mansions and a stroll on the historic Naples Pier that is an ideal place to watch the sun as it disappear over the Gulf.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• Cayo Costa State Park - This deserted tropical island is 2,132 acres of sand, pine forest, mangrove swamp, oak hammock and beautiful beaches. This natural grassland is accessible only by boat from nearby Gasparilla, Pine, and Captiva Island.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• Virginia Key, Key Biscayne - This secluded, picturesque deserted beach is where people go when they do not want be bothered by the noise of the more popular shores.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - In Key Biscayne, Florida there is 1 1/4 miles of sandy beach and nature trails. A historic lighthouse that recalls an era before such pristine places gave way to developments, high-rises and pollutants.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• Lummus Park Beach - A world renowned beach more commonly called South Beach. 12th Street is the part is the beach where gay residents and visitors prefer to be.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

Clothing Optional Beaches

• Haulover Beach - Located on Miami Beach and sitting between the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean, located off Collins Avenue, north of Bal Harbour. This is the clothing optional beach in the city.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/florida/0222020110.html

• 'Playalinda Beach Almost completely undeveloped, some use this as a naturist beach, even though nudity is not legal on the beach. Reduce your carbon footprint and walk on the boardwalks that are lined from the parking areas all the way to the beach.http://www.floridabeachesguide.com/florida-beaches-by-region/centraleast-florida/playalinda-beach.aspx