Best Beaches in Florida to Visit in 2018

The sunshine state is home to around 1200 miles of pristine coastline, so it comes as no surprise that some of the best beaches in the United States are located right here in Florida. Whether you are looking for a beach with white powdery sand and seashells or a family-friendly beach with gorgeous views and turquoise waters, there is no shortage of excellent beaches in Florida. The good news is that there are dozens of inclusive that include some of the best beaches in the sunshine state in their travel itinerary.

1. Naples

Located in Southwest Florida, Naples is famous for three things: luxury shopping, golf courses, and spectacular golden sand beaches. It is rather easy to find a that offers excursions to some of these excellent beaches. Naples also has several lovely parks which are perfect for short strolls and picnics. Make sure to visit the Naples Pier that was built in the 19th century and see the amazing dolphins. The old downtown area is also worth visiting and features a number of galleries, cafes, and restaurants.

2. Key Biscayne

A small island town right between Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne is full of palm trees, restaurants, art galleries, and several amazing beaches with white coral sand. Besides relaxing on the beach, you can check out the Cape Florida Lighthouse, go golfing at the Crandon Golf Course, interact and swim with dolphins at the famous Miami Seaquarium, or watch turtles hatch their eggs at the Crandon Park beach.

3. South Beach

South Beach can be best described as a place to be seen, as there are many models and actors running around and hoping to get some sun tan. Some of the main activities include powerboat rides, jet skiing, and people-watching. With its art deco architecture, the area comes to life at night and there are hundreds of tourists passing by and having dinner at high-end restaurants. This is definitely one of the most popular beaches in Florida.

4. Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach used to be a place where you can see cars racing on the beach and it's one of the few spots in the country where it is allowed to drive on the beach due to the hard-packed sand. It attracts millions of people yearly probably because of the main entertainment hub, also known as the Daytona's Boardwalk. Travelers can rent bikes and ride on the flat sand during the day and go for dinner at one of many restaurants in the area. There are many luxury vacation packages that include a visit to Daytona Beach in their travel program.

5. Panama City Beach

Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale were once home to the famous Spring Break parties, but each March Panama City Beach welcomes thousands of young people who are looking to go wild and have some fun. Of course, Panama City Beach is not just about partying and it attracts a number of families with children who like going to the Gulf World Marine Park. If you are into scuba diving, Panama City Beach has some of the best artificial reefs in the state.

6. Destin

Did you know that Destin was just a small fishing town that didn't attract that many people? Well, times have changed a lot and today Destin is famous for its white sandy beaches and welcomes thousands of tourists every week. When you get bored of chilling in the sun, jump on a fishing boat and spend a day looking for a catch. This area is also popular with golfers, as the nearby Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers 3 giant courses with 72 holes. Snorkeling and scuba diving are some of the most popular activities here at Destin.

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