🏖 Beaches
Beach conditions, top spots, and coastal news from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic side of Florida.
Blowing Rocks Preserve: Parking, Tides & Beach Access
Plan a Jupiter Island visit around the right tide, surf conditions and a parking strategy that keeps the day simple.
Pensacola Beach Toll Guide: SunPass, Fees & Annual Pass
Know exactly how the Bob Sikes Bridge toll works before you drive onto Pensacola Beach or choose a car-free arrival.
Miami Beach Beach Wheelchair & Access Mat Guide
Where to find free beach wheelchairs, South Beach access mats, seasonal checkout hours and the easiest entry points.
Health Advisory Issued for Hobe Sound Beach Water
Florida health officials advise against swimming at Hobe Sound Beach after water tests failed recreational standards.
Where to See a Junonia Shell in Florida
Sanibel’s National Shell Museum & Aquarium has a large collection of the elusive junonia shell.
Spanish River Park Connects Boca Raton Beach and Wildlife
Three tunnels link Spanish River Park’s shaded Intracoastal side with its broad Atlantic beach.
St. Joseph Peninsula: Gulf vs. Bay Beach Access Guide
Pick the right side of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park for surf, shallows, picnics or solitude.
Cayo Costa Access Guide: Private Boat and Kayak Trips
How to reach Cayo Costa State Park by your own boat or kayak while ferry trips and overnight stays remain unavailable.
Fog, Coastal Winds in Northeast Florida Sunday Forecast
Dense fog inland and gusty coastal winds are expected Sunday, with a higher rip-current risk at local beaches.
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach: Parking, Snorkeling & Entry Guide
Plan a smoother Fort Zach beach day with the current entry basics, rocky-shoreline advice and rental know-how.
Army Corps Surveys Erosion at Four Florida Beach Projects
Federal teams are assessing erosion and damage after high king tides and a recent nor’easter hit parts of Florida’s coast.
Miami Faces Storm Risk as Rough Surf Hits Nearby Coasts
Storms could bring localized street flooding in Miami, while rough surf hazards remain north in Broward and Palm Beach.
Fort Myers Beach Parking: Lots, Passes & Beach Tram
Know which spaces belong to the Town or Lee County, how each system works, and when it pays to leave the car off-island.
Amelia Island State Park 4x4 Beach Driving Guide
Know the entry fee, vehicle requirement, tide strategy and capacity rules before driving onto Amelia Island’s southern beach.
Dangerous Surf, Rip Currents Persist Along Florida’s East Coast
High waves, life-threatening rip currents and coastal flooding are expected to continue through the weekend.
King Tides and Winds Reshape Brevard County Beaches
Strong winds and king tides have brought high surf and significant erosion to Brevard County beaches.
Lovers Key Beach Access: Parking, Walks & No-Tram Tips
The tram is discontinued, so plan for a 1,000-foot or half-mile walk from Parking Lot #1 to Lovers Key’s Gulf beach.
Dangerous Florida East Coast Surf Expected Through Weekend
Rough surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and erosion are forecast to continue along Florida’s Atlantic beaches through the weekend.
Atlantic Florida Beaches Face High Surf and Flood Alerts
Warnings cover parts of northeast and southeast Florida, where surf could reach 14 feet in Palm Beach County.
King Tides Bring Erosion, Flooding to Hutchinson Island
Astronomical high tides and winds caused erosion at Bathtub Reef Beach and flooding along Southeast MacArthur Boulevard.
High Surf Closes New Smyrna Beach Driving Ramps
Dangerous surf and coastal flooding are continuing to erode shoreline sand as officials await a full damage assessment.
Anna Maria Island Trolley: Stops, Parking & Beach Access
Use Anna Maria Island’s free trolley to skip the parking search and reach key beaches, shops and island neighborhoods.
King Tide and Wind Stir Dangerous Surf on Treasure Coast
Wind and king tide flooding brought rough, dangerous surf to beaches in St. Lucie and Martin counties.
Coastal Flood and High Surf Warnings Grip Florida’s East Coast
Warnings for coastal flooding, high surf and dangerous rip currents extend across much of Florida’s Atlantic coast.