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Map of Florida Beaches

Florida's best beaches, plotted by coast and region. From sugar-white Panhandle sand to the turquoise Keys, click any marker for details and use this map to plan a trip.

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Atlantic

7 locations

South Beach (Miami Beach)

Miami-Dade · Atlantic

Art Deco district, beach clubs, and people-watching. Iconic Florida beach scene.

25.7826, -80.1340

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Broward County

26.1244, -80.1066

Palm Beach

Palm Beach County

26.7056, -80.0364

Delray Beach

Palm Beach County

26.4615, -80.0728

Daytona Beach

Volusia County

29.2100, -81.0228

Cocoa Beach

Brevard County

28.3201, -80.6076

Jacksonville Beach

Duval County

30.2944, -81.3950

Gulf

8 locations

Clearwater Beach

Gulf Coast · Pinellas County

Powder-soft white sand and shallow, calm Gulf water. Often ranked among America's top beaches.

27.9777, -82.8273

Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County

Famous for its 99% pure quartz sand — cool to the touch even at midday. Wide beach, calm Gulf water.

27.2650, -82.5562

St. Pete Beach

Pinellas County

27.7186, -82.7415

Naples Beach

Naples

26.1420, -81.8080

Fort Myers Beach

Lee County

26.4519, -81.9500

Marco Island Beach

Collier County

25.9400, -81.7187

Sanibel Island

Lee County

26.4486, -82.0357

Anna Maria Island

Manatee County

27.5306, -82.7321

Keys

1 location

Key West (Smathers Beach)

Florida Keys · Southernmost

Long, palm-lined beach with calm turquoise water. Closer to Cuba than to Miami.

24.5519, -81.7651

Panhandle

4 locations

Destin Beach

Panhandle · Emerald Coast

Crystal-clear emerald water meets sugar-white quartz sand. Excellent for snorkeling and dolphin spotting.

30.3935, -86.4958

Panama City Beach

Bay County

30.1766, -85.8055

Pensacola Beach

Escambia County

30.3327, -87.1397

Santa Rosa Beach

Walton County

30.3636, -86.2436

Florida's beach regions, side by side

Florida has 1,350 miles of coastline — pick by region.

  • Gulf Coast — calm water, sugary sand, family-friendly
  • Panhandle — emerald water and white quartz sand
  • Atlantic — wider surf and party-friendly vibes
  • Keys — coral reefs and the southernmost point

How to plan a Florida beach trip

Match the beach to the trip; not all sand is created equal.

  • Calm waves + kids: Gulf Coast (Clearwater, Siesta Key, Naples)
  • Spring break energy: South Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona
  • Snorkeling + diving: Florida Keys, Biscayne National Park area
  • Photogenic dunes: Panhandle (Destin, Pensacola, Santa Rosa)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the prettiest Florida beach?
Subjective — but Siesta Key (Gulf), Destin (Panhandle), and the Keys are perennial favorites.
Are these all public beaches?
Yes — every beach in Florida is technically public up to the high-tide line.
Best for surfing?
Atlantic coast (Cocoa Beach, Jacksonville Beach) gets the most consistent surf.
Best for snorkeling?
The Florida Keys, especially around Key Largo and Looe Key.
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