Florida’s East Coast Beaches – Which One is Right For You?

Florida’s east coast borders on the Atlantic Ocean. It is a very long coastline starting at Jacksonville Beach in the north and stretching all the way to Miami Beach in the South. This, coupled with it’s all around temperate climate, makes it an ideal place to take a beach vacation. If you are vacationing on the east coast, which beach is right for you?

The beaches range from having a very steep incline (Flager Beach) to being very flat and wide (Volusia County). You can drive on several of the beaches including New Smyrna, Daytona and St. Augustine. New Smyrna Inlet and Cocoa Beach are considered to have some of the finest surfing conditions on the east coast of the United States.

Some Beaches to Consider on Florida’s East Coast:

St. Augustine – Nice wide beach that you can drive on and the city has lots of history as it is the oldest city in the United States. Great for families, couples and singles.

Volusia County beaches – These include Daytona and New Smyrna. Both are very wide and you can drive on them. Daytona is very commercialized and there is plenty to do while New Smyrna is quainter. Daytona has a lot of nightlife and plenty to do after hours, while New Smyrna has a cute downtown area with a few bars and restaurants. Ether would be a good vacation spot, which one depends on how much you want to have available during non-beach time.

South Beach in Miami – The ultimate people watchers beach. You will see people from all over the world and there is a great nightlife on Collins Avenue, the main drag at South Beach. The nightlife may not be suitable for young families, but singles and couples will surely find it entertaining.

Although this is only a small sampling of some of the beaches on Florida’s east coast, any of them will surely be an enjoyable vacation.


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