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Florida's Beaches

If life is a beach, then this is where to live it! Here you'll find Florida's finest pristine white sand beaches and those left the way nature made them.
Florida's 2008 Top Beaches
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, has again issued his annual list of the Top Beaches. Three of Florida's beaches made the list in 2008 - Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin, Siesta Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota and Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, near Miami.
Florida Beaches A to Z Index
An easy to use A to Z index of Florida's beaches.
Florida Beach Trip Planner
Everything "beachy" is here - beaches and beach destinations, beach photos and cams, all about shells, building the perfect sandcastle, beach safety and more!
Florida Beach Packing Tips
Going to the beach? Need to know what to pack? Follow these tips.
Disabled Access to Florida Beaches
No vacation to Florida is complete without a trip to the beach - including the disabled. Find what beaches have the best access and equipment.
Nude & Clothing-Optional Beaches
The bare truth about Florida's nude and clothing optional beaches and resorts.
Simply Sand-sational Beaches
Beach lovers love sand... and Florida has some of the finest!
All About Sand
Find out everything about sand that you were afraid to ask, plus sandcastle building tips.
How to Clean Seashells
A step-by-step guide to cleaning those seashells collected from the beach.
How To Decorate with Seashells
Great decorative ideas to display the shells you gathered while on Florida vacation.
Beach Photos
The Sunshine State is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico providing 1200 miles of coastline and many beaches. Picture yourself in the sunshine!
Beach Sunset Photos
If you think when you've seen one sunset, you've seen them all, then you haven't seen these Florida sunsets.
Beach Toys
Take these toys along on your next visit to the beach for a great time in the sand and surf.
Beach Volleyball
The history, rules and variations of beach volleyball.
Beat the Florida Heat
Hot ideas for keeping your cool in the Florida sun.
Heat Stress Symptoms
Elderly persons and small children are particularly vulnerable to heat stress. Know the symptoms and simple treatments.
Sharks!
A look at sharks and tips on how to stay safe while swimming off of Florida's coasts.
American Sandsculpting Championship Festival
The annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival, held on Fort Myers Beach brings together masters of the craft and thousands of onlookers.

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