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Looking to hit the sun and sand on the beach in Florida? With about 1200 miles of beautiful coastline, the state of Florida is a go to for summer vacations. We wanted to put together some of our favorite beaches around the state and show you the beauty that is Florida.
Sanibel Island
First up on the list is the calm and peaceful Sanibel Island. If you love shelling, this is your Adult Disney World. Blind Pass beach is a great spot to find the best seashells.
Make a stop at the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, a great place to see wonderful wildlife. Take the
Open-air tram that is led by a certified naturalist. It’s a 90 minute trip that includes wadding birds, bobcats, and alligators.
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach is known for its calm waters and white sand. It yearly makes one of the best beaches list. Tourist love going out to Pier 60 to see a gorgeous sunset and enjoy entertainment. Stop by Sand Key Park that has a Park area and beachfront. It includes grills, dog park and a spot to view wildlife. Moccasin Lake Park is also a beautiful nature preserve that sits on 51 acres and lets you check out a ton of different species of animals.
Amelia Island
If you’re in search of a relaxing beach vacation, then Amelia Island should be at the top of the list. Amelia Island has 13 miles of beach, which features Amelia Island State Park that lets you ride horses right on the beach. Amelia River cruises are a fun way to see wildlife. With the tour you may get to see dolphins, sea otters, alligators and wild horses if you take the Cumberland Island tour. Amelia Island Horseback Riding is a great tour for every skill level.
Naples
In Naples you will find boutiques, and an overflow of wonderful restaurants. If you are looking for an upscale vacation, then Naples is the place for you.
Make a stop to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, here, you can view wildlife, snorkel and more.
Next stop needs to be Naples Municipal Beach which offers beautiful sunsets and a great place for fishing.
Take a tour of the 44 acre Naples Zoo with many native species plus big cats, lemurs and giraffes. It’s a fun time for the adults and kids.
A hidden gem most tourist don’t know about is Keewaydin Island, which is located off the coast of Naples and Marco Island. There are no roads so you will need to take a boat to experience the wonderful wildlife and the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Anna Maria
You need to check out Anna Maria Island even if it’s just for their sunsets, which are some of the best in the state of Florida.
Check out the sunsets at the Rod n’ Reel Pier at the north end of the island. Or if you want to sip a cocktail, check out the Sandbar or The Kokonut Hut while waiting for the gorgeous sunset.
