Best beach near Orlando?

Hevfev · 8 Feb 20, 12:08 PM

Hi, which beach would you recommend near orlando and why?
Thank you

Firstxmastrip · 8 Feb 20, 12:11 PM

Maybe not the nearest but we did a day trip to Anna Maria island. Was about 2.5 hours each way but so worth it. Was paradise. Really nice old fashioned America island and beach.

Melvin Pearce · 8 Feb 20, 12:14 PM

We would say Clearwater Beach

The gulf water is warmer than the Atlantic.

It is a lovely beach, also boat rides near by and also can go to see Winter the dolphin at the Clearwater Aquarium.

A good amount of parking and plenty of places to eat.

A great place to see the sunset over the water.

Takes about 80 minutes to get there from the Disney down the I-4.

Melvin and Lesley

barryp1 · 8 Feb 20, 02:43 PM

CSR is very central for both coasts. It depends if you want to swim, beach walk or anything else?

By the way don't fall for the west coast sea is warmer statement. E.g. today the Atlantic coast is much warmer by at least 5C.

Ninnybobs · 8 Feb 20, 03:49 PM

If you want beautiful beaches without the hassle and bustle of being in or near a city, I can recommend Fort Desoto State Park.
Loads of picnic and bbq areas, good quality toilets, a couple of food outlets... beautiful beaches, cycle routes with bike hire, kayaking, fishing and the history of the fort.
Miles and miles of unspoilt beaches can be seen on numerous YouTube videos.

CRISSY61 · 11 Feb 20, 02:17 PM

Clearwater easy to get to & park but is a busy place - lots to do after a session on the beach- shops, places to eat , boat trips

wanye · 11 Feb 20, 03:05 PM

i'd say siesta key would be a good bet.

while youre out that way, go visit the old salty dog

theoldsaltydog/

(their city island location)

EatandPlay · 11 Feb 20, 05:52 PM

Depends how far you want to drive. Cocoa Beach is closest at about 1 hour drive time. Clearwater Beach is generally more highly regarded (and deservedly so) but it's almost twice the distance. If I was going for just the day, I would rather have those two extra hours on the beach than in the car and would just go to Cocoa.

8 Feb 20, 12:11 PM	#2
	8 Feb 20, 12:11 PM Firstxmastrip Imagineer
Firstxmastrip Imagineer Join Date: Aug 12 Firstxmastrip's Reviews DIBB Villa Reviews: 3	Maybe not the nearest but we did a day trip to Anna Maria island. Was about 2.5 hours each way but so worth it. Was paradise. Really nice old fashioned America island and beach.

8 Feb 20, 12:14 PM	#3
	8 Feb 20, 12:14 PM Melvin Pearce Imagineer
Melvin Pearce Imagineer Click to See My Villa! Join Date: Feb 09 Melvin Pearce's Reviews Restaurant Reviews: 5	We would say Clearwater Beach The gulf water is warmer than the Atlantic. It is a lovely beach, also boat rides near by and also can go to see Winter the dolphin at the Clearwater Aquarium. A good amount of parking and plenty of places to eat. A great place to see the sunset over the water. Takes about 80 minutes to get there from the Disney down the I-4. Melvin and Lesley __________________

11 Feb 20, 05:52 PM	#8
	11 Feb 20, 05:52 PM - DIBB Advertiser - EatandPlay Apprentice Imagineer
EatandPlay Apprentice Imagineer - DIBB Advertiser - Join Date: Jan 11	Depends how far you want to drive. Cocoa Beach is closest at about 1 hour drive time. Clearwater Beach is generally more highly regarded (and deservedly so) but it's almost twice the distance. If I was going for just the day, I would rather have those two extra hours on the beach than in the car and would just go to Cocoa. __________________