Lido beach. This isn’t your average beach, it is full of nature. Why is there more nature here than most other beaches? Because Nature trails run though each park. Along the northern trail you can find swamps, and swamp forests. You will find animals everywhere along this coastal ridge and you may even find some more natural things among humans, Nude sunbathing. Sunbathing nude on this beach was legal in the 1980’s but you can still see it go on today. Perhaps this is just because of how untouched this beach feels that humans feel the need to release their natural side.

There are many more beaches along the coast and there are plenty of places to read more about them. The Gulf has an almost seemingly endless strip of beach after beach that you can go to visit and explore and I am sure you will not be disappointed. So when planning your next vacation or you is in the area and simply want to get out. Take a stop by the Gulf and see all the beautiful natural beach and wild life it has to offer.

Pensacola’s snowy sand attracts visitors from all around. The beach is a relaxing strip that attracts people for everything. Tanning, Metal Detecting, Children, and Beach Walkers All come to this narrow strip of white beach to get away. Not to say that this beach can’t become quite full that is. The beach ranges from overfilling crowds with lifeguards everywhere, to quite whispering winds flowing through the dunes and grass.

Pensacola beach is about 4 miles long and surrounded by the Santa Rosa Sound and Gulf of Mexico to the north and south and on either side by federally protected Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Year round, people plan their vacations out to get away from all their daily troubles. Many vacations involve warm places, sunny weather, and a beach. In fact, that is the most common sort of vacation. I’m here to talk about Florida beaches, some of the finest in the world. But to be more specific, we will be talking about all the ones on the Gulf Coast.

We will start with Clearwater beach, one of the most common beaches along the Gulf Coast. The beach contains a beautifully flowing extra wide belt of white sand that stretches over a mile long. Lifeguards are on duty year round and plenty of shelters, restrooms, and concessions are spread out among the sandy ribbon of beach. The centerpiece of Clearwater is the concrete pier. People gather around the pier for various entertainment and vendors.

But Clearwater surely isn’t the only beach along the coast there’s many others. Like this one, Sand Key. Sand Key is a 14 mile stretch along the Gulf of Mexicoin-between Johns Pass and Clearwater that includes Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington shores, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Shore, Belleair Beach, and Clearwater Beach. Sand Key is full of parks, hotels and motels, and condos. It is also another beach that is most common to visit along the gulf like the staple beach, Clearwater.

We recently added 2 large maps of Florida beaches, with an easy to view outline of where these amazing beaches are located.

Feel free to share with others, the large versions are towards the bottom of the post.

Map of Florida Beaches

Like those souls who are knowledgeable about the fine wines served in some of Florida’s lofty restaurants, there are residents of this lovely state that know their beach sand.  The beaches that stretch the length of the Atlantic seaboard tend to have sand made of a rougher consistency than those beaches that reside on the Gulf coast.  Atlantic sand also tends towards a light beige hue.  Some people have preferences while others simply love to roam any beach, fine or coarse, of this balmy state.

Would any trip to Florida be complete without a visit to Miami Beach?  This world-renowned location lives up to its reputation.  Miami Beach is an oasis of style, and it is enjoyed year-round by residents and tourists alike.  Every type of restaurant imaginable is available along the gorgeous walkway, so don’t leave your appetite at the airport.  You and your family will revel in the golden sands of Miami Beach while some of the most striking displays of art deco architecture in the world rise up into the azure sky behind you.  No matter what you are looking for, Florida beaches will not disappoint.  Come and play!