Best Beach

[littletrev]

We have decided to drive to the beach for a day, which is the best beach within driving distance. We just fancy a chill out day with some good restaraunts.

[loadsapixiedust]

Probably the closest and easiest to reach are St Petes or Clearwater about an hour and a half to 2 hours drive away on the Gulf Coast or Cocoa Beach about the same distance on the East Coast.

[scottfeltham]

we went to coco beach over christmas,it only took an hr to get there
beeline expressway straight there, you cant go wrong
scott

[tonio]

Hi
we prefer clearwater to coco beach, I think there is more to do at clearwater, yes it is alittle bit further, but well worth it.

toni

[scottfeltham]

if distance isnt a problem,anna maria island has some lovely beachs

[Fiona]

The Gulf Coast beaches are far nicer than the Atlantic side. We always go to the beach for the day when we are in Orlando and St. Pete`s is our favourite. We spend part of the day at the beach and then go to St. Pete`s pier where my husband and sons fish and I have a wander around the pier shops. Check out www.stpete-pier.com

[kylali]

I agree with scotfeltham anna maria island is stunning, beautiful beaches and so quiet.

[mona]

I agree with scotfeltham anna maria island is stunning, beautiful beaches and so quiet.

We were thinking of going to Anna Maria island...how far is it and do you think it's allright as a day trip ?????

Mona

[scottfeltham]

hi, it takes about 2 hrs ,my sister has some friends who live near by
so weve been a few times
its somewhere diffrent ,everyone goes to the same old places
scott

[SusieK]

Another vote for Anna Maria Island - we love that place. Have a look at it on Google Earth - miles of stunning beaches and lots of great restaurants.

[forever florida]

I found that getting to Cocoa Beach is much easier and closer to Orlando. My kids love the body boarding and surf. You can hire a real surf board for the day for around $15. If you park near Ron Jons surf shop the parking is good and there are bars and restaurants close by- also showers and toilets.

[bluegirl]

HI a vote for Clearwater here!!!