The beaches in Florida's Panhandle are captivating, pristine, relaxing - and plentiful. Here are some of the most alluring... Pensacola Beach Why You’ll Go: Variety. The area known as Pensacola Beach is really a roughly 8-mile section of the Santa Rosa barrier island. Here you’ll find everything…
Read MoreThey say that once you get Florida sand between your toes, you'll always return. So what happens when sand from Florida's Emerald Coast gets lodged in your family’s soul? You'll never want to leave. There are more activities than you can count in the Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island and Destin…
Read MoreSnuggled against Northwest Florida's Gulf coast, South Walton boasts a 26-mile stretch of brilliant white sand and emerald waters that offer several outstanding parks as well as 16 vibrant beach communities, all with distinct personalities and architecture. By Lauren Tjaden The beaches of South…
Read MoreThe Emerald Coast beaches in the Destin and Fort Walton area offer toes-in-the-sand perfection. By Lauren Tjaden The Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island area is cheerful and family-friendly. It's famed for its fishing, but its beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. The area…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff The Florida Keys are a chain of barrier islands extending off the southern tip of Florida in warm, tropical waters. Though the Keys don't boast the wide, expansive stretches of beach that other parts of the state are famous for, there is an abundance of small, sandy beaches…
Read MoreWith 825 miles of beaches, Florida has surfside destinations for every need and desire – including great snorkeling, good surfing, quiet and hidden, social and action-packed, sugar-like sand, and dramatic, craggy rocks. Take some extra time in Florida and discover a beach waiting for you. Here…
Read MoreA beach is a beach, right? Not in Florida. The Sunshine State has beach variety a-plenty. Depending on where you go, the beach sands will look dark, white or even orange! Here's your guide to Florida beach sands. By David McRee Sand is something I ordinarily try not to get on my feet, but the…
Read MoreHere are six of the most adventurous sands in the Sunshine State. By Lauren Tjaden Love the beach, but get bored quicker than a goldfish can blink? These six fun Florida beaches offer a boatload of adventure, sports, events, parties and nightlife. 1. Clearwater Beach First on our list of fun…
Read MoreHere's your guide to Sarasota beaches. By Lauren Tjaden The Sarasota area encompasses some of Florida's most award-winning beaches -- and they’re as diverse as they are stunning. Some Sarasota beaches are thick with sugar-sand; others are laden with sharks’ teeth and shells. Whether you’re…
Read MoreVoted one of the top beaches in the U.S., Caladesi Beach, Florida is a pristine, undeveloped island haven off the coast of Clearwater Beach. By Laura Spinale One of Florida's few remaining undeveloped barrier islands, Caladesi Island State Park is rich with beauty and tranquility. Warm breezes…
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