Any nice beaches on East Coast

[jayerose]

on the way to Orlando?

[Topspinmo]

all 20 miles or so straight east, northeast, or southeast. Take you pick from Miami to Jacksonville.

[tophcfa]

Define what you consider nice. For us it is no crowds, plenty of room to spread out on nice white sand, and no buildings near the beach, especially high rises. Others like the opposite, commercial development with stores and restaurants. We like to keep things as simple as possible at the beach, two backpack beach chairs, towels, sun lotion, something to read, and everything else we need for the day in a small cooler. Playalinda beach on the Cape Canaveral sea shore is the best we have found so far.

[VApeople]

on the way to Orlando?

No, there are no beaches "on the way to Orlando".

Do you see any on a map?

[bob47]

all 20 miles or so straight east, northeast, or southeast. Take you pick from Miami to Jacksonville.

Can you clarify what east coast beaches are within 20 miles of The Villages?

[Dana1963]

on the way to Orlando?
Look at a map Orlando is about 1 hour west of the Atlantic Ocean or you might try Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney.

[mrf6969]

Can you clarify what east coast beaches are within 20 miles of The Villages?
Eaton Beach on Lake Weir

[Topspinmo]

Can you clarify what east coast beaches are within 20 miles of The Villages?

None, asked about from Orlando way I interpreted? which closer to east coast. Several ways to get there interstate down to Orlando then 408 east. 40 east comes out by Daytona, or 46 east, but not straight shot and lots of towns to go through. Lots of public beaches all along east coast. IMO less populated are satellite beach and above. Depend on what you looking for?

You best bet is Google earth, you can view beaches and have actual view on the beach. You can also map with way you want to go turnpike to Orlando and 408 east probably easiest. 40 east you go north east to 40 then east, but it you want go to Daytona or satellite beach may be easier than going down then back up? Ok got my beaches confused,

New Smyrna Beach, FL - Official Website | Official Website (https://www.cityofnsb.com/)

This beach above Daytona, satellite beach below cocoa beach. Which ever you’re best idea use Google earth.

[justjim]

No beaches between The Villages and Orlando. However, due east of Orlando International Airport approximately 50 miles on toll road 528 is the city of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach which has a very nice Atlantic Ocean beach, many restaurants, motels and a large beach pier.

[Rwirish]

Yep, TV pools are on the way to Orlando.

[b0bd0herty]

None, asked about from Orlando way I interpreted? which closer to east coast. Several ways to get there interstate down to Orlando then 408 east. 40 east comes out by Daytona, or 46 east, but not straight shot and lots of towns to go through. Lots of public beaches all along east coast. IMO less populated are satellite beach and above. Depend on what you looking for?

You best bet is Google earth, you can view beaches and have actual view on the beach. You can also map with way you want to go turnpike to Orlando and 408 east probably easiest. 40 east you go north east to 40 then east, but it you want go to Daytona or satellite beach may be easier than going down then back up? Ok got my beaches confused,

New Smyrna Beach, FL - Official Website | Official Website (https://www.cityofnsb.com/)

This beach above Daytona, satellite beach below cocoa beach. Which ever you’re best idea use Google earth.

Back in the day, we used punctuation to establish meaning and read our sentence for clarity. For example:
"Any nice beaches on East coast on the way to Orlando?"

becomes:

"Any nice beaches on the East Coast? Leaving from Orlando."

Thank you. Thank you very much. :)

[allsport]

Check your map, no beaches between here and Orlando. Many beautiful beaches on the East Coast, just drive
A1A.

[Freehiker]

Playalinda is a beautiful beach, at the Canaveral National Seashore. Miles of undeveloped sand and dunes make for a great day.

Plus, nude beach.

[Byte1]

on the way to Orlando?

Probably

[Girlcopper]

Check your map, no beaches between here and Orlando. Many beautiful beaches on the East Coast, just drive
A1A.
Correct. Theres no beaches until you get to the coast. Logical? Then you have the entire east coast full of beaches

[hal195z]

There are no beaches within 20 miles of TV unless you want to go to something like Eaton Beach on Lake Weir.

[butlerism]

lmao.
Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps)

[ScottGo]

on the way to Orlando?

West coast has better beaches no cars on the beach, just sheriffs vehicles. Calmer waters also. About same distance, hour and half drive depending traffic.

[Decadeofdave]

Assuming you are talking i-95 to i-4

Ponte Vedra and
Jacksonville is very nice, beach restaurants and bars

[justjim]

West coast has better beaches no cars on the beach, just sheriffs vehicles. Calmer waters also. About same distance, hour and half drive depending traffic.
Our grandkids like the Atlantic better because of the waves. Granddaughter learned to surf on Cocoa Beach. Calm is not what you want to play or board in the water. We drive from the Villages to Cocoa Beach in 1:45 driving speed limit. To each his/her own...

[SIRE1]

I'm surprised no one has mention Daytona BEACH, New Smyrna BEACH, or even Flagler BEACH. Those are great places for walking along the BEACH. And although a little farther than 20 miles, a 2 hour drive that make them a good day trip outing.

[The Mountaineer]

Crescent Beach or St. Augustine Beach, adjoining beaches. If you're coming from snowbird country, Fripp Island in South Carolina is a good stopping place. Don't have the crowds of Myrtle Beach to deal with. Same kind of sand, too.

[Ben Franklin]

I lived on the Gulf side for 30 years, but love the wave action of the Atlantic. However, I refuse to go to a beach that allows cars to be driven and parked on. I imagine those beaches are polluted from the oil drippings of many cars. Anyone know of a directory for car-less beaches on the east side?

[VApeople]

Anyone know of a directory for car-less beaches on the east side?

Beautiful Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine has a beach that does not allow cars. Even better, they do not allow dogs either.

[frank1975]

I was thinking same thing!!! Too funny!

[frank1975]

Interesting comment! I've been going to New Smyrna Beach for yrs. Never seen one drop of oil. Take into consideration the sand your sitting on is where high tide will come up to at some point. Actually twice a day.

[Ben Franklin]

Interesting comment! I've been going to New Smyrna Beach for yrs. Never seen one drop of oil. Take into consideration the sand your sitting on is where high tide will come up to at some point. Actually twice a day.

Some of us prefer a natural beach, as opposed to a polluted parking lot, but to each his own.

[60North]

Search the internet for Drbeach.org. He is a University of Miami professor who studies beaches and has 50 criteria for analyzing and ranking beaches across the nation. You can search for his reviews of Florida beaches.

[dewilson58]

I'm surprised no one has mention Daytona BEACH, New Smyrna BEACH, or even Flagler BEACH. Those are great places for walking along the BEACH. And although a little farther than 20 miles, a 2 hour drive that make them a good day trip outing.

Too many peeps.