[TomOB]

I like Melbourne Beach on the Atlantic and Siesta Key on the Gulf.

[mark47]

All nice beaches but be aware that "in Season" getting to any of these beaches is a nightmare.

[Maverick46]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

For several years, Clearwater Beach was named the best beach in Florida. Last year it 2was named the best beach in the U.S.
After exploring several other options, it's the only beach we go to now.

It's a combination of it being a great beach and the convenience of getting there, the convenience of parking, food concessions and facilities.

I was very disappointed with the beaches on the east coast except for South Miami Beach which is too far away to travel to regularly.

Daytona and New Smyrna don't have very nice sand and no facilities. Daytona has a food truck on the beach and New Smyrna has a nice restaurant.

We traveled to Clearwater Beach and had a wonderful time. Didn't mess around with any back roads, took the main interstates. Not a bad drive at all until we hit Tampa, then the usual big city interstate congestion. Took about 2 hours door to door.

Had no idea where to camp out, chose the South Beach. Wow. Beautiful beach. Clean, soft cushy white sand. Not crowded at all. Lifeguards all along the beach. Water was chilly, so we only went in knee deep, but there were people swimming out there.

Plenty of choices for lunch, we ended up at Hooters, where we had a nice meal while enjoying the scenery.

Haven't checked out the Atlantic coast, but when we go to the gulf, we will return to Clearwater Beach for sure.

Thanks

[Madelaine Amee]

John W you did a great job of showing the West Coast beaches. You made me homesick for the beaches. We wintered on the Intercoastal in Reddington Shores for many years, just a small cottage on the water - walk to the end of the road and cross Gulf Blvd and you are on the Gulf. We had fully intended to retire there, but it became a transient area and Gulf Blvd traffic is horrendous, but it is a gorgeous area.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by mark47

Siesta beach, number 1 beach in the USA

Actually, Clearwater Beach has been named the number one beach in the country. But I used to live in Sarasota and love Siesta Key Beach.

As far as the Atlantic side goes, I've been to Daytona, New Smyrna and another that I can't remember. They are all pretty much the same.

[kilowatt]

Clearwater Beach is beautiful and we have been going there for years. We usually stay at Sheppard`s resort which is about a 10 minute walk to the main beach. Sheppard`s has a nice Tiki bar and entertainment in the evening. We also like to go to Hoilman`s Beachcomer for a great dinner and hear the excellent piano player.

[JSR22]

We Just spent a week in Clearwater at the Opal Sands. Beautiful hotel and the restaurant was so good we ate there every night.

[Daddymac]

John... Thanks for the Great Information... I just copied it...