Florida Beach Vacation Planner

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide

As you may know, Florida has some of the best beaches in the world. It is not surprising... the Sunshine State is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico providing coastline – some 1200 miles – which offers sun worshipers many types of beach experiences. No matter where you are in Florida, there is a beach just a short drive away – from the Panhandle to the Keys and every place in between.

So, sit back and explore... surf some of Florida's best beaches from the comfort of your home. We've got everything beachy right here on the next few pages!

Florida's Top Beaches - For almost 15 years, every Memorial Day weekend, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, issues his annual list of the Top 20 Beaches. Several of Florida's beaches regularly rank in the Top 10. | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |

Simply Sand-sational Beaches - Beach lovers love sand, and Florida has some of the finest! There are miles of great sand along Florida's coast and we have the scoop on the best.

Disabled Beach Access - No vacation to Florida is complete without a trip to the beach, and that also goes for the disabled. Now beach access is easier than ever!

Beach Packing Tips - No matter where you are in Florida, you are no more than 60 miles from a beach, so it's easy to see beach-going is a favorite activity. If you're planning a day (or more) at the beach, there are certain "must have" items that you won't want to leave home or your hotel room without.