Great Florida Vacation Ideas

Beachfront in Florida takes on two different meanings, depending on what you’re looking for.  Let’s take a quick look at both ways to describe these vacations in Florida.

Beachfront — As in Beaches

We’ve got an awful lot of beachfront in Florida – a lot of beautiful beaches, not to mention some of the best in the nation.

Our Florida beaches are divided between those that are on the Atlantic Ocean and those on the Gulf of Mexico.  Beachfront in Florida on the Atlantic side is quite different from that on the Gulf.

The Atlantic beaches, especially those around Cocoa through Daytona, tend to have more surf than those on the Gulf, but that’s not always the case.  The waters in South Florida through the Keys tend to be calmer (especially the Keys), almost to the point of having no surf at all.

The Gulf coast beaches are closer to the South Florida / Keys, as far as the amount of surf.  This means that while you won’t be out on a board, these beaches are excellent for swimming.

In Southwest Florida, you might also do some snorkeling, although that’s not usually the case further north (waters tend to be a bit cloudier).

The Panhandle Florida beaches are famous for their width and the sugar sand that’s present — softer than the “crunchier” sands of the Atlantic.

Beachfront in Florida – Resorts

A lot of Florida vacationing has to do with staying at a beachfront hotel or resort.  The good news is that there are lots to choose from!

Which one to choose?  Your best bet is to pick the beach, then take a look at the resorts. But not to worry, here are a few ideas.

The Shores Resort in Daytona Beach is one that routinely gets high marks for location (on the beach, naturally) and amenities.  If you like a more active beach, then Daytona is a great destination, and The Shores Resort is a great pick.

If you’re thinking more along the lines of Southeast Florida, then you might want to consider the Hilton Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale.  It’s on the beach and close to all kinds of goings-on in the city as well.

Sunset Beach Resort on Sanibel Island. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, you’ll find it here on Sanibel at this resort. It’s not swank like a Hilton, but it’s clean, comfy and the staff is friendly.

So there are a few ideas for beachfront in Florida resorts.  I know there are tons more, so I’ll just have to make a lot more posts on various Florida beaches, and list more hotels/resorts at each.

But for the meanwhile — enjoy!