Discover Florida Beaches

St. Pete Beach is the long Gulf barrier island south of Treasure Island, with Gulf Boulevard as the spine. The public beach is wide, the water is usually gentle, and most visitor services sit on Gulf Blvd or a block inland on Corey Avenue. Park in city lots and garages near Corey Avenue or Upham Beach if you can. Street parking on Gulf Blvd is limited and fills fast. Upham Beach at the north end Read more…

Fort Myers Beach is the main public strand on Estero Island — the Times Square / Estero Boulevard stretch where shops, restaurants, and the pier area meet the open Gulf. Expect a livelier vibe than Bowditch or Lovers Key, with paid parking that fills early on peak days and seasonal lifeguards on marked stretches. Crescent Beach Family Park and Lynn Hall sit near the Matanzas Bridge end; this page covers the town beach experience visitors Read more…

Daytona Beach, a world-famous Atlantic Coast icon, boasts wide, soft sands and rolling waves perfect for surfing or boogie boarding. Known as the ‘World’s Most Famous Beach,’ its vibrant energy draws families for swimming and sandcastle building, while couples enjoy romantic sunset walks. The historic Daytona Beach Boardwalk offers amusement rides, arcades, and dining, adding nostalgic charm. Nature lovers may spot shorebirds, and anglers fish from the pier. With amenities like restrooms, showers, and lifeguards, Read more…

Caladesi Island State Park is the undeveloped barrier island next to Honeymoon Island. Most visitors take the ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin; there is no bridge and no cars. The Gulf beach faces west, with a kayak trail on the bay side. Bring what you need; services are limited to the ferry landing area. Read more…