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Florida's Beaches Florida
boasts a fabulous coastline with over 800 miles of glorious sandy beaches;
fringed with palm trees, warm blue waters and wonderful weather.
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Clearwater Beach A narrow island separating Clearwater Harbour from the Gulf of Mexico. Rreached via a long 'intercoastal highway' bridge. You can enjoy some serious sunbathing or water sports and dolphins can often be seen playing in the sea. The landmark Pier 60 is really the hub of the beach activities and is great for relaxing sunsets. There are also seafront restaurants from which to watch the maritime traffic pass by. It is a favourite haunt of the yachting set, cruising up and down the coast. Drive time from Orlando 1 ½ - 2 Hours. |
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St. Pete's Beach Just a short drive south from Clearwater, like its neighbours it boasts mils of glorious white sands. If you like snorkelling, wind surfing and other wet pastimes you will feel right at home here. There are of European-style restaurants to choose from, all of which serve freshly caught local seafood. Drive time from Orlando 2 ¼ Hours. |
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Sarasota Affectionately known as the 'Queen of the Gulf Coast', and is consistently voted one of the most popular places to line in the USA. It is renowned for its soft white beach. There are superb museums and numerous gardens that flourish in the sub-tropical climate. For shopping, dining and entertainment in style, head for elegant St Armands Circle. Drive time from Orlando 2 ½ Hours |
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Fort Myers Beach A barrier island in Lee Island Coast, the pure white sandy beach and shallow warm water of the Gulf are perfect for families to sunbathe and swim. Famous as the 'City of Palms' it is probably best know as of the home of Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) and Henry Ford. The sleepy atmosphere of Fort Myers makes it as close to undiscovered as you're likely to find in Florida. There are great restaurants, bars and sophisticated shopping, a great antidote after the hectic theme parks. Drive
time from Orlando 3 ¾ Hours. |
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Daytona One of America's best know seaside resorts with a 23 mile long broad sandy beach. Spending the day relaxing in the sun, paddling in the surf or walking on the firm gently sloping sands, where the tide goes out a very long way. The swimming is safe and the sand is perfect for making the most ornate of sand castles on this family beach. It is best know as the scene of may world land-speed record attempts, the last being in 1935 with Bluebird reaching 276 mph driven by Sir Malcom Campbell. You can still drive along the sands but no faster than 10 mph. Drive time from Orlando 1hr. |
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Cocoa Beach Straggles along on the Islands that stretch down the Atlantic coast, it is a laid back resort with no definable centre and has beautiful golden sands. Located only 20 minutes from the Kennedy Space Centre, it offers spectacular views of any Shuttle launch. Further along the developed seafront it eventually gives way to vast unspoiled stretches of low sand dunes. Head for the beach behind the Holiday Inn Hotel (shown on the right) and you will be able to enjoy their facilities. Drive time from Orlando 1 hour. |
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Palm Beach One of America's most elite and fashionable resorts, very popular with the world's rich and famous. The gorgeous beaches and costal water make swimming, surfing and sailing a pleasurable activity. Drive time from Orlando 3 hours. |
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Boca Raton Located on the Intercoastal Waterway just a short drive mid-way between the glamour of Palm Beach and the excitement of Fort Lauderdale. It is a quite sophisticated and elegant resort with its own spectacular pine shaded white sandy beaches, exclusive Spanish style shops and attractive marinas. Boca Raton is known as the winter polo capital of the world. Drive time from Orlando 3 ¾ hours. |
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Fort Lauderdale Known as the 'Venice of America' with its maze of over 300 miles of sparkling inland waterways. These of which can be toured by inexpensive water taxis. There are 23 miles of white sandy beaches where you will find all kinds of water sports to enjoy such as sailing, power boating, deep-sea fishing or diving. Drive
time from Orlando 3 ½ hours. |
