Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Key West
If you’re searching for sunny days and calm waters, it doesn’t get much warmer than the shores of the state’s southernmost point: Key West.
You can pass your time here at Smathers or Higgs Beach, but it’s hard to beat Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park for calm waters and vast stretches of sand.
Spend your afternoon swimming and snorkeling before taking a break to check out the park’s pre-Civil War fortress. If you can’t sit still, you’ll find nature trails and water sport rentals nearby, including a glass-bottom boat.
Approximately a half-mile long, the largest public beachfront in Florida’s Key West is Smathers Beach. The island’s south side is very much worth your time, thanks to its beauty.
Smathers Beach is the perfect location for getting a tan, and it encourages activities like paddleboarding and kayaking. It features fine sands, crystal clear water, and a friendly atmosphere.
24 thoughts on “The 5 Most Beautiful Beaches in Florida”
Odd choices except maybe one or two.
ANA MARIE ISLAND
AMELIA ISLAND
SANIBEL while gorgeous, was trashed by the last storm.
No one should be visiting FL anyway. If you do, make sure you do not bring a book or the dictionary.
I have heard from a fellow visitor, the exact same response.
Please explain to me why people should not visit Florida? Why should visitors not bring a book or a dictionary?
No, Sanibel is not as beautiful as it was before the last devastating hurricane. However, there are still lots of things to do and experience on Sanibel Island. I have lived in FL for twenty-five years and have traveled to many places in Florida. Sanibel is both beautiful but also has a wonderful community spirit, beautiful beaches and welcoming people. I am certain that you would not like your state judged by one unpleasant experience.
Exactly. The Money from tourists is what keeps these places alive after a storm. If they stop coming the place can’t get back to what it was.
I Agree!
AGREED…………WAAAAAAAAAY TOO HUMID IN FLORIDA………..
I love Florida and the humidity…. It is sunny and warm, the air is soft. People who do not like Florida are people who suffer from the heat and warm climates. I happen to love heat and humidity as I am thin and do not sweat much. So for me Florida is ideal plus the water ( the ocean) is warm and it is nice to go in the water when you go to the beach. I live near Malibu in California and can go in the ocean very rarely because the water is icy cold. There you have it. Different strokes for different folks. Generalizing often misses the point.
And why is that? Just because yiu don’t want to go, doesn’t mean others dont.
I’m from Florida and I lived through hurricane Micheal people never talk about the storms when they happen and we need help but they use it as a reason to not visit. The areas here put a lot of money into getting it back to tourist ready and two years later they need the tourist dollars to continue fixing space back to what it can be and was.
Florida is the warmest most tropical state in America. I love tropical. Even in the wintertime its nice. I’m from Michigan and I despise the cold and the region. Whomever don’t like it stay where you are. But for me and my family this the only place for us! In life the main thing is to be where you want to be. Our choices are wide. My wife is Canadian. Which right now to me looks like a better country. But thats a otherchat. Lol
What about Siesta beach in Sarasota? It has some of the whitest sand in the world.
We do six and six months between Western New York and Southwest Florida. It’s like twelve months of summertime weather. All the Florid beaches are great! We like the gulf side better than the ocean, but both have their appeal. Our favorite beaches are Siesta Key and Anna Maria.
What about Lido Beach in Sarasota, FL
i been to lido beachhundrends times over. white soft sand beautiful blue green waters. a beach to visit.
Naples is great
How can Bahia Honda in the keys, and St. George Island on the panhandle not be included.
Hi there Mary,
Oh YES I wish I cut be there.
Just owesome!
All of these beaches in the world are beautiful to me because God created them and what he did was create in the beginning was good and very good.
Is there camping available for RV’s in the area?
Hi Lisa! Most of the state parks have an RV park in the area as well. Other than that, we recommend doing a quick Google search around the beach you’re planning to visit and you should be able to find something.
Long Boat Key
Surprised the beach at St. George Island State Park didn’t make it. It is always in the top 10 beaches in the U.S.
We love Coco beach we loved it so much we purchased a time share. We use it every year and it has never been too crowded on the beach. We are getting older and will be going back as long as we are able.
Treasure Island Beach is a beautiful beach on the Gulf. It was hit by the hurricane this year but its back to normal. They have Weddings on the beach. A tiki hut with great music and a lovely walk way to get your exercise.