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Is a Florida Beach Front Vacation the right family vacation for you?


Why is a Florida beach front vacation so popular with families? There are probably as many reasons as there are Florida beaches!

The climate is warm year round, it is easy to get to, it offers good value for your money, there are endless options for sightseeing and attractions for you family, lots of family friendly resorts and as mentioned, the beaches in Florida are numerous.

Florida also happens to have some of the nicest beaches in the world. Several of these best Florida beaches regularly receive awards every year. The waters are generally warm compared to the rest of the US.

Surf tends to be higher on the Atlantic coast with relatively little surf on the Gulf coast. Surf temperature is also warmer on the Gulf coast since the west coast borders the Gulf of Mexico. The water there is warmer, as a rule, than the Atlantic waters on the east coast of Florida.

Average Annual Temperatures:

Summer:
80.5 (F) degrees (26.9 C) (North Florida)
82.7 (F) degrees (28.2 C) (South Florida)

Winter:
53.0 (F) degrees (11.7 C) (North Florida)
68.5 (F) degrees (20.3 C) (South Florida)

The six-month hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

The best Florida beach front vacation areas for Florida family vacations include:

Florida’s Panama City Beach Area including Panama City, Panama City Beach, Chipola, Youngstown

A favorite Florida beach front vacation for families, especially in spring and summer, Panama City Beach lays out a dizzying selection of parks offering kiddy rides, go-kart tracks, batting cages, paintball, laser tag, a maze, water attractions and miniature golf.

Florida’s Key West/Florida Keys Area including Florida Keys, Key West, Key Largo, Marathon

While the numerous beaches and resorts are primary focal points, there are lots of other family activities on this tiny island to keep everyone busy.

Florida’s Gold Coast - Palm Beach Area including, Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton.

So what is there to do for your Florida beach front vacation? How about golf, polo, and a full spectrum of water sports including snorkelling, diving, swimming, surfing, boating and fishing which are all available all year round.

Florida’s Gulf Coast - Tampa Beach Area including Tampa, Brandon, New Port Richey, Plant City, St. Pete and Clearwater Beach

St. Pete / Clearwater Beach is nicknamed "Orlando's Beach", this affordable west coast area two hours from Orlando has nature outings, cultural gems, and miles of top rated beaches in this Florida beach front area.

Florida’s Emerald Coast Area including Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville

Together with Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, Destin is part of a 24-mile stretch of silky white sand beach in Northwest Florida known as the Emerald Coast.

Florida’s Daytona Beach

For families, this Florida beach front area has twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green waters and there is no shortage of beach fun for whole family. And you are only an hour’s drive from Orlando if Disney World is in your plans.

Florida’s Space Coast Area

45 minutes from Orlando is 72 miles of shore known as Florida's Space Coast: the place where the moon launches blasted away from earth, and site of the shuttle launches today. Big draw here is the Kennedy Space Center, and beautiful beaches.

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