🏖 Beaches
Beach conditions, top spots, and coastal news from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic side of Florida.
Indian Harbour Beach Offers a Quiet Space Coast Escape
This small Space Coast city pairs Atlantic beaches, lagoon access and a range of local dining options.
MacArthur Beach: Kayaks, Snorkeling, Parking & Munyon Island
Plan an easy-going North Palm Beach beach day with practical details on access, paddling, snorkeling and facilities.
Crandon Park vs. Bill Baggs: Which Key Biscayne Beach?
Choose Crandon for easy family beach time or Bill Baggs for a more natural day with lighthouse history and sunset views.
South Walton Beach Bonfire Permits: Costs & Rules
What 30A and Santa Rosa Beach visitors need to know about permits, approved locations, turtle season and cleanup.
High Rip Current Risk Posted for Southwest Florida Beaches
A rip current statement covers Collier, Lee and Charlotte county beaches through Saturday evening.
Smathers Beach Wedding Permit: Rules, Parking & Turtle Season
A practical guide to permits, ceremony setups, guest parking and sea-turtle protections at Key West’s Smathers Beach.
St. George Island State Park: Which Beach Access Is Best?
Choose between East Slough and Sugar Hill, then plan the right way to reach the park’s wild East End.
Sebastian Inlet North vs. South Side Beach Guide
Choose the right side of Sebastian Inlet for swimming, surfing, parking or fishing—especially during bridge construction.
Tarpon Springs Offers a Gulf Coast Beach Day Beyond Tampa
Tarpon Springs pairs Fred Howard Park’s beach with Greek heritage, sponge docks and a waterfront downtown.
St. Andrews Jetties Snorkeling: Parking, Entry & Safety
A practical guide to snorkeling St. Andrews State Park’s jetty lagoon, from the right parking area to smart water-safety calls.
Henderson Beach Day-Use Reservations: Destin Entry Guide
How to reserve entry, what it costs, and what Florida State Parks and Destin passholders need to know.
Siesta Key Beaches Offer Trolley Access, Amenities Near Sarasota
Siesta Key’s three main beaches offer different amenities, from year-round lifeguards to snorkeling and a boat launch.
Venice Shark Tooth Hunting: Beaches, Tools, Parking & Rules
Where to hunt for fossil shark teeth in Venice, how to sift safely, and what Caspersen Beach’s access limits mean now.
South Florida Dries Out, but Rip Current Risk Remains
Friday is expected to turn mostly dry in Miami-Dade and Broward, while dangerous surf conditions continue along the coast.
ParkVolusia Guide: Daytona Beach Driving, Parking & Passes
How Volusia County’s plate-based beach permits, parking fees, ramps and tide closures work before you go.
Haulover Beach Nude Section: Parking, Rules & Etiquette
A straightforward guide to finding Haulover’s clothing-optional beach, parking nearby and enjoying it respectfully.
Bahia Honda Beaches: Calusa vs. Loggerhead vs. Sandspur
Pick the right Bahia Honda beach, plan for limited parking and make a smart backup plan if the park reaches capacity.
September Campaign Highlights Tobacco Litter at Florida Parks
Tobacco Free Florida is using September to spotlight cleanup efforts and the environmental risks of discarded tobacco products.
Florida State Park Beach Wheelchairs: Where to Reserve One
A practical guide to Florida coastal state parks with beach wheelchairs, mobility devices and access mats.
King Tides Prompt Coastal Flood Advisory in South Florida
A coastal flood advisory covers Atlantic-side communities including West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Nor’easter Sends Rough Surf to Palm Beach County Beaches
A weekend nor’easter brought projected 6- to 8-foot breakers and a high risk of rip currents to the coast.
Sarasota County Seeks Slower Boat Zone Off South Lido Beach
The county will ask state wildlife officials to approve a slow-speed, minimum-wake zone near Ted Sperling Park.
High Rip Current Risk Remains at Northeast Florida Beaches
Dry, warm weather is forecast, but rip currents, minor coastal flooding and choppy offshore waters remain concerns.
Peanut Island Ferry Guide: Parking, Snorkeling & Rules
Plan an easy Peanut Island day trip with the right shuttle, parking strategy, packing list and up-to-date park know-how.