Condé Nast TravelerOct 12, 2026
25 Best Beaches in Florida, From South Beach to Amelia Island
The most superb spots for sun and sand along the state’s over 1,300 miles of coastline
24 things in this story
- Shell IslandNeighborhoodseven-mile barrier island with sugar-white sand
- Shell Island BeachSightsands are bordered by waters frequented by bottlenose dolphins
- Island Time SailingPlaceruns catamaran excursions for snorkeling and dolphin watching
- Hilton Vacation Club Bayside Resort Panama City BeachHotelfull-service waterfront resort near Shell Island Beach
- Sterling BreezeHoteldirect Gulf-front access near Shell Island Beach
- Hyatt Place Panama City BeachHotelunfussy, coastal stay near Shell Island Beach
- Elsewhere
- Four Seasons Hotel And Residences Fort LauderdaleHotelFort Lauderdale, United Stateshigh-design, oceanfront stunner near Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by HiltonHotelKey Largo, United Stateslush nature trails and pet-friendly beach access
- Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph CollectionHotelKey Largo, United Statesloads of fun in the sun near John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Opal Sol ResortHotelClearwater Beach, United Statescontemporary beachfront stay near Clearwater Beach
- Sandpearl ResortHotelClearwater Beach, United Statesclassic Gulf Coast resort near Clearwater Beach
- The Don CeSarHotelClearwater Beach, United Statesimmersion in Florida beachfront history near Clearwater Beach
- Longboat Key BeachSightLongboat Key, United Statesbeachfront homes on this key
- Main BeachSightAmelia Island, United Stateswide, uncrowded shoreline on Amelia Island
- Atlantic Recreation CenterPlaceAmelia Island, United Statesrents wheelchairs for Main Beach access
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia IslandHotelAmelia Island, United Statesclassic resort-style beach escape near Main Beach
- Omni Amelia Island ResortHotelAmelia Island, United Statesbeach, pool, spa, repeat near Main Beach
- Elizabeth Ponte LodgeHotelAmelia Island, United StatesVictorian-inspired seaside escape near Main Beach
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkNature reserveKey Largo, United Statesprotected marine sanctuary with the only living coral reef
- Far BeachSightKey Largo, United Stateswade here for a glimpse of marine life
- Christ of the AbyssSightKey Largo, United Statesiconic statue outside park boundaries
- Stay OmbiHotelKey Largo, United Statesfloating bungalow near John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Fort Lauderdale BeachSightFort Lauderdale, United Statesuncluttered stretches of sand, sparkling blue waters
- Elbo RoomBarFort Lauderdale, United Statesultimate dive bar
