See the Seaside: Florida’s Best Beaches

1. Deerfield Beach

Located in Broward County, Florida, Deerfield Beach should definitely be one of your top spots to check out the next time you’re visiting southern Florida. This beach boasts crystal clear water, great pier fishing, superior dining establishments, quiet and serene atmosphere and the perfect excuse to spend a day laying around, soaking in the sun.

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2. Coco Beach

Cocoa Beach, the closest sandy oasis to Orlando, about an hour’s drive east, has been referred to as the quintessential beach town. This beach offers an array of activities, whether it be a lazy day basking in the white sand, checking out the legendary Ron Jon Surf Shop or taking an amazing Eco-tour to make a more personal acquaintance with Florida’s awe-inspiring wildlife. This beach has way too much going on for anyone to pass up.

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3. Ft. Lauderdale Beach

With more than seven miles of heavenly surf, offered to residents and visitors alike, Ft. Lauderdale Beach greets you with a signature beachfront promenade and award-winning wave wall. It’s world famous coastline is accented by an array of restaurants, sidewalk cafes, shops and entertainment venues to keep even the most busy of all vacationers happy.

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4. St. Augustine Beach

Located on Anastasia Island, east of the historic city of St. Augustine, this beach receives approximately 5 million visitors per year. Aside from the miles of sandy terrain, the cities rich history, golf courses, fishing and year-round mild climate draws in the fellow beach goers.

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5. Key West

While some choose to fly to this tropical paradise, the drive down can only prepair you for the beauty in store once you’ve reached the farthest point in Florida. It’s here that the real estate titles date back to the Kings of Spain and landmarks document where pirates passed through, making many of the establishments part of your journey on a ghost tour. You can also gaze at the fabled treasure of the galleon Atocha, test your diving skills by exploring sunken ships or take in the scenery with a dinner at sunset, which is when the sun shines the brightest.