Here's which side of Florida has better swimming beaches, which has better surfing beaches and lists of the best beaches for ...

Here’s where to find the Sunshine State’s best sand, waves, and waterfront escapes—without the crowds on the Gulf Coast. A man walks toward Spanish River Park Beach, in Boca Raton, Florida, one of the ...

Florida is one of the easiest states to build a beach slideshow around because the range is unusually broad. In one roundup, you can move from gentle Gulf shallows to Atlantic energy, then shift again ...

A Palm Beach County beach was named the best in Florida in the USA TODAY 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. The top ten list was determined by reader votes after an expert panel nominated their top ...

With its dazzling white sand, crystal-clear waters and peaceful atmosphere, Siesta Beach continues to set the standard for America's coastline. In 2026, this spectacular stretch of shore on Florida's ...

From the warm sunshine on your back and the wind playing with your hair to the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the shore and a welcome seaside breeze, there really is nothing like a day spent at ...

The annual Dr. Beach report is out, ranking the 10 best beaches in the U.S. for 2026, from Hawaii to Florida to Cape Cod, while also spotlighting environmental challenges affecting some shorelines.

Here's what to know about swimming in Florida's lakes and some safety tips for sharing the water with some of the state's ...