Beaches

Sanibel and Captiva

The island beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Island are a few hours by car from the Orlando area, but are well worth the drive. You will experience beaches full of shells like you have never seen before! A relaxed and charming island life of beach going, shopping and dining are all available. You will be able to walk the pristine beaches and experience the Gulf Coast of Florida. Come and enjoy an amazing range of water sports or rent a bicycle to enjoy the fabulous bike trails! Allow the island life of Sanibel and Captiva to afford you unforgettable family memories!

Clearwater Beach

One of the Gulf Coast's many beautiful beaches, is a great family get-a-way. Right off the beach is a child playground for the kids to enjoy along with blow up water slides. The beach's boardwalk runs longways over the water displaying a great view over the whole beach. Along the boardwalk are numerous stands with neat handmade souvenirs to take home for the memory. Don't miss out on para-sailing over the Gulf of Mexico, cruising on a pirate ship, or the sun set cruise with the family.

St. Pete Beach

Florida boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! St. Pete beach is home to powdery white sand beaches, sea shells and pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Beach chairs, umbrellas and cabanas are available for rent. Enjoy a wide array of watersports like jet skiing, parasailing, canoeing and much more! St. Pete Beach was voted #1 beach in the United States by TripAdvisor in 2012. It is located on Long Key, the most southern island of a cluster of four keys: Long Key, Treasure Island, Sand Key and Clearwater Beach Key.

Go there by taking Interstate 4 West towards Tampa. I-4 dead ends in Highway 275. Follow 275 SOUTH towards Sarasota and Naples. Stay on 275 - it gets a bit tricky around Tropicana Field if it's your first trip - just stay on 275 until you come to Exit 17 for Pinellas Bayway / Florida 682 West. This is a partial toll road - you'll need 50 cents. Turn right on Gulf Blvd. Welcome to St. Pete Beach!

Daytona Beach

Not only does Daytona Beach offer a beautiful beach off the Atlantic Ocean the entire family can enjoy, but it also has a Boardwalk with plenty to do and see. The Boardwalk and its surrounding is filled with dining, shopping, and night life fun. Enjoy from the attractions that include motorsports, historical tours, sightseeing, eco-tourism, and recreational fun.

While in town, don't forget to visit the awesome Chocolate Factory! Take a FREE Tour and sample all the favorites especially chocolate bacon! You are only minutes away from the world-famous Daytona International Speedway which offers a stunning tour on the racecourse itself!

Fort De Soto Beach

Fort De Soto Beach is an hour and a half drive from the Orlando Theme Park area. It is located on its own island - Fort De Soto Park. You will enjoy fine beaches, fishing, nature trails, camping, boating and many other activities. So, pack a lunch, snacks, your swimsuit, sunscreen, chair, a good book, camera and be ready for an enjoyable day.

You can enjoy the beach sitting in your own beach lounger or in a kayak/canoe near the water's edge. You will see and experience the natural beauty of this area for miles. You will see a large array of birds, sea life, wild life and plant life at Fort De Soto Park. This Park is full of historical markers for the history buff to enjoy. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent.

This is the largest park in Pinellas County Park system with 1,136 acres of five islands (keys). It was named America's Top Beach in 2009 by TripAdvisor. Come and experience the real Florida and create family memories that will last for a lifetime!

Paradise Cove

Want Paradise? Paradise Cove offers just that with Sea Doo Rentals, Waterskiing, Tubing, Wakeboarding, Knee boarding, Stand UP Paddle Boarding, Beach Volleyball, and loads more! Buena Vista Water Sports is a recreational water sports facility that is only 5 minutes from Disney’s Entrance! All this happens on the gorgeous lake of Lake Bryan, which is 450 acres of a natural, spring fed lake. If you always wanted to learn how to Water-ski and Wakeboard, now is your chance with their professional instructors to teach you just that! There is a Picnic area, Team Building Events, Fishing Charters, and even Pontoon Boat Rentals. Come out for some Paradise, at Paradise Cove!