The Florida Beaches are among the finest in the world. Every year, several Florida beaches routinely receive awards by various rating organizations. In fact, Florida beaches have been rated among the top ten in Dr. Beach’s America’s Best Beach list each year. Fort De Soto Park Beach earned the number 1 spot in the country in 2005, with the beach at Caladesi Island State Park at number 4 and Cape Florida State Park at number 8! And again, Caladesi Island wins top honors as the number 1 best beach in 2008!
The waters along Florida beaches are generally warm compared to the the rest of the US. Surf tends to be higher on the Atlantic coast with relatively little surf on the Gulf coast. Surf temperature is also warmer on the Gulf coast throughout the year. Consider your vacation activities and choose the Florida beach best suited for those purposes.
Florida beach sand consistency in the northwest along Pensacola, and Panama City Beach is fine and very white. Clearwater Beach also shares this same fine and very white texture. Beaches along the Atlantic tend to shade towards light beige with a somewhat coarser texture. Daytona Beach is unique with its hard packed sand suitable for driving motor vehicles.
