Florida is renowned for its three coasts overloaded with white sandy beaches and lined with crystal clear blue water. According to the Tourism Marketing Agency of Florida, ""If you were to walk one mile of Florida beach every day, it would take you longer than two-and-a-half years to get around the whole state.""
That is a lot of beach area to choose from to make your relaxation vacation come true. Anywhere in the state you are able to pull up a towel, soak up the sun or build a sandcastle. Here are some beaches you definitely should not miss out on:
Daytona Beach
An 18-mile stretch of scenic sandy beaches, this Florida-favorite is a place where you can watch people take on the crushing waves of the Atlantic. ""Daytona Beach is one of the few remaining beaches in Florida where cars are still allowed,"" a representative for the Florida Tourism Bureau said. For a nominal fee, you can cruise around the sand checking out the beach babes.
Sanibel Island
A hidden treasure for those who know about it, this quaint little island situated in the Gulf of Mexico near Fort Myers Beach is the perfect beach town and is known for its shell collecting and the community's preservation of its beauty.
Key West
The Keys are located just below the southern tip of Florida and, though not as vast as other beaches in the state, offer an abundance of smaller sized, more personable beaches. The Keys also offer a wide variety of beach-related activities, such as snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving.
On the other side of the country, people flock to the Golden State to get a glimpse of the stars, watch one of the hundreds of professional sports teams, experience the nightlife, or better yet, hitch a ride on the waves off one of the beautiful coastline beaches. California's coast stretches for miles along the vast Pacific Ocean, making your beach-going experiences numerous and variable, depending on the area you choose. Here are some beaches you should absolutely check out if you're traveling to California:
Santa Cruz
According to the California Department of Tourism, ""Santa Cruz County's 29 miles of sun-drenched, fun-filled beaches offer the perfect setting for nearly every type of activity."" Anything from building sandcastles to playing beach volleyball to sharpening your surfing skills, this central coastline has it all.
Hermosa Beach
Located just a short drive from Los Angeles, the beach is known for its long, flat, sandy beaches, perfect for volleyball, sunbathing and its incredible surfing. The beach is also home to National volleyball and surfing competitions at various times throughout the year. An interesting tip: Hermosa Beach has one mile of the cleanest, prettiest coast in the entire state of California, partially due to the westerly winds that keep the cities' smog away.
Malibu Beach
For those seeking a star sighting, your best bet is here. A whopping 27 miles of coastline, the beach spans enough area to harbor many sun-seekers, movie star or otherwise. Malibu Beach is unique in that you have the ocean to the south and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, just in case you get bored of lying on the beach and wanted to venture into the woods.
Whether you are heading east or west, the coasts are bound to meet your expectations of beautiful beaches and a fabulous tan.
