{"id":64713,"date":"2023-12-27T21:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T21:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/27\/17-of-the-best-beaches-in-florida-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-12-27T21:00:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T21:00:18","slug":"17-of-the-best-beaches-in-florida-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/27\/17-of-the-best-beaches-in-florida-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"17 of the best beaches in Florida – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The peninsula of Florida<\/a> offers thousands of miles of coastline and beaches, from the Atlantic on the east, the state’s “panhandle” in the northwest, and the Gulf Coast with postcard-perfect sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n

These are some of the most beautiful places in Florida, and each one is worth taking the time to explore. While it seems impossible to narrow down the beach options to a “best of” list, we do have some favorites to share.<\/p>\n

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The best regions for a Florida beach getaway<\/h2>\n

From Panama City Beach to the southernmost point of the U.S. in Key West, there’s an overwhelming number of Florida beach vacation options. Not sure where to start? Let’s begin by breaking down each region.<\/p>\n

Atlantic Coast beaches<\/h3>\n

There are three sections of the Atlantic coast: the Northeast, Central East and Southeast. Each region is further divided into “coasts.” The First Coast is found at the northeastern end of Florida. The Space Coast is in the central region. And, in the southeastern portion of the state, you’ll find the Treasure Coast, Gold Coast and Florida Keys.<\/p>\n

Panhandle beaches<\/h3>\n

The Panhandle is a gorgeous part of the state, with the type of sugar-soft sand beaches that most people dream about. Accommodations here won’t drain your pocket as quickly as a stay in Miami or Naples.<\/p>\n

The Panhandle stretches from the Florida-Alabama border near Pensacola east to the state capital of Tallahassee. In between those two points are plenty of beach towns like Fort Walton, Destin, Panama City and Port St. Joe. There are also standout nature reserves such as Apalachicola National Forest, Tate’s Hell State Forest and Wakulla Springs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/b>A beginners guide to 30A \u2014 one of the best-kept beach town secrets in the US<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Gulf Coast beaches<\/h3>\n

What is the lure of Florida’s Gulf Coast? Cities like Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples populate the area and are home to excellent hotels, restaurants and shopping. Those vibrant destinations are paired with barrier islands and miles upon miles of beachfront \u2014 all with incredible sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re looking for a nightclub offering salsa dancing or a hidden cove where you can spy manatees, you’ll find it on Florida’s Gulf Coast.<\/p>\n

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Now that you’ve been fully downloaded on the geography, it’s time to dive into our list of the 17 best beaches in Florida.<\/p>\n

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