Founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the "Nation’s Oldest City." Stroll the narrow lanes, enter the many museums, and visit historic landmarks such as…
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Famous as a surfing and beach destination, Cocoa Beach, on Florida's Space Coast, offers a bounty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and water sports. A vacation here means miles of beautiful shoreline, spectacular sunrises, and spending time in pristine natural areas with chances to spot…
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By Jennifer Stevens In just the last year, searches for the term “solo travel” have increased by 100% according to Google Trends. Airline booking aggregator Kayak reports a 36% increase in solo-traveler flights. Group tour company Intrepid Travel says its latest data shows 73% of their solo…
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By Janet K. Keeler Want to experience Florida on a budget? Something, say, for under $30? We’ve found 29 things to do around the state for $29 or less. Many of them are way less—how about free? Whether you’re visiting Florida for the first time or have been here long enough to remember the first…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida promises a glittering paradise of sandy beaches that welcome mobility challenged beachgoers with perks like beach access ramps, beach wheelchairs and ADA parking. Check out these favorites from all around the Sunshine State. Hollywood Beach The classic Florida beach town of…
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DAYTONA BEACH Where While Daytona Beach has 26 beach access points and numerous parks, the center of the action is Breakers Oceanfront Park, located at 13 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, just south of the iconic Daytona Beach Main Street Pier. Vibe Dubbed “World’s Most Famous Beach” by…
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FLAGLER BEACH Where Flagler Beach Municipal Pier is located at 215 S Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, FL 32136, plus you’ll find multiple street beach accesses north and south of it. The beach is pet-friendly north of N. 10th Street and south of S. 10th Street. Vibe Laidback, quirky, and hip…
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ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH Where St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080, marks the northern tip of St. Augustine Beach. Here’s a map of beach access points. Click on each one to view its amenities. Vibe Popular and active, historic St. Augustine Beach…
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PANAMA CITY BEACH Where With over 100 beach accesses spanning 27 miles, you have plenty of beaches to choose from in Panama City Beach. Russell-Fields Pier, located at 16201 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32413, marks the center of this sandy smorgasbord. It’s directly across the street…
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PENSACOLA BEACH Where The Pensacola Beach area tempts beach lovers with a stunning array of white sand beaches, which include two dog beaches and Opal Beach, a hidden escape in Gulf Islands National Seashore. But none is more famous than Casino Beach, sited at 20 Casino Beach Blvd., Pensacola…
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