Florida’s Atlantic Coast promises a glorious array of beaches, each with their own unique vibe, from bustling tourist hotspots to hidden coastal gems. Whether you’re looking for lively boardwalks and family-friendly fun or peaceful stretches of sand with breathtaking views, there’s a perfect spot for everyone.
Some beaches offer ample parking, lifeguards on duty, and wheelchair-accessible amenities, while others provide more secluded escapes with natural beauty at the forefront. Below, you’ll find guides to some of Florida’s top Atlantic beaches, highlighting what makes each one special and what you need to know before you go.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA BEACHES
Fernandina Beach / Main Beach Park
Amelia Island Beach / Peters Point Beachfront Park
Atlantic Beach / Beaches Town Center
Jacksonville Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach / Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park
St. Augustine Beach / St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park
Butler Beach / Frank B. Butler County Park in St. Augustine
St. Augustine Beach / St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park
Crescent Beach
Palm Coast Beach / Varn Park
Flager Beach / Flagler Beach Municipal Pier
CENTRAL EAST FLORIDA BEACHES
Ormond Beach / Andy Romano Beachfront Park
Daytona Beach / Breakers Park, other access points
New Smyrna Beach / Flagler Avenue Park
Canaveral National Seashore
Cocoa Beach / Cocoa Beach Pier
Satellite Beach / Pelican Park
Melbourne Beach / Spessard Holland South Beach Park
Sebastian Inlet State Park / Melbourne
Vero Beach / Humiston Park
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BEACHES
Hutchinson Island / Stuart Beach
Jensen Beach / Sea Turtle Beach
Jupiter / Carlin Park and Ocean Cay Park
Juno Beach / Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach Park, Dubois Park
John D. MacArthur Beach Park / North Palm Beach
Rivera Beach
Boca Raton / Spanish River Park, plus Red Reef Park, South Inlet Park, South Beach Park
Delray Beach / Delray Municipal Beach
Deerfield Beach / International Fishing Pier
Pompano Beach / Fisher Family Pier
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Fort Lauderdale
Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park / Dania Beach
Dania Beach / Mizell-Johnson State Park and Dania Beach Ocean Park
Hollywood / Hollywood Beach, the Broadwalk
Hallandale Beach / North City Beach Park, and South City Beach Park
Miami Beach / North Beach Oceanside Park, others
South Beach / Miami Beach
Cape Florida State Park / Key Biscayne
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park / Key Largo
Bahia Honda, The Keys
Key West / Smathers Beach
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park / Key West
Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas
