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Butler Beach in St. Augustine is a coastal gem with soft, white sands and gentle Atlantic waves. Perfect for families, its calm waters are ideal for swimming or boogie boarding, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic walks at sunset, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s laid-back vibe and scenic dunes create a relaxing atmosphere, while nature lovers may spot shorebirds or sea turtles. With amenities like restrooms, picnic areas, and Read more…
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Burney Park Beach in Fernandina Beach is a charming Atlantic Coast retreat with soft, golden sands and gentle waves. Ideal for families, its calm waters are perfect for swimming or building sandcastles, while couples enjoy romantic sunset strolls. The beach’s serene vibe and nearby dunes create a peaceful escape, with opportunities to spot shorebirds or dolphins. Shaded picnic areas and easy parking make it accessible, while the proximity to Fernandina’s historic downtown adds local flavor Read more…
Bunche Beach
Bunche Beach is a San Carlos Bay / Estero Bay preserve beach on the mainland side of Fort Myers — shallow, mangrove-backed, and bay-facing rather than an open-Gulf barrier strand like Fort Myers Beach. People come to kayak, wade, birdwatch, and spot manatees in calm water; it is not a Times Square swim day. Parking and a simple access serve the preserve; bring bug spray and check tides. For open Gulf waves and pier energy, Read more…
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Bryn Mawr Beach in St. Augustine is a quiet Atlantic Coast gem with soft, golden sands and gentle waves. Perfect for families, its calm waters are ideal for swimming or wading, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s serene vibe and scenic dunes create a peaceful escape, while nature lovers may spot shorebirds or dolphins. With nearby picnic areas and easy parking, it’s Read more…
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Brohard Park is Venice’s well-known dog beach on Harbor Drive South (1600), with a designated off-leash dog area, restrooms, picnic spots, and free parking. The Venice Fishing Pier and Sharky’s sit close by for a post-beach stop. It is the pet stop on this coast — other Venice beaches are generally no-dogs. Swim and stroll on the Gulf side; keep dogs in the marked zone and follow posted rules. Read more…
Bradenton Beach is the Gulf town beach on the south-central stretch of Anna Maria Island, steps from historic Bridge Street. Expect restrooms, showers, lifeguards in season, and free or easy public parking near 10th Street / Gulf Drive. The pier and Bridge Street restaurants make it a full stop, not just a swim. Coquina Beach’s bigger county lot sits just south if this strip is packed. Read more…
Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park is a vibrant Atlantic Coast gem with soft, white sands and clear, turquoise waves. Perfect for families, its gentle surf is ideal for swimming or boogie boarding, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic walks at sunset, with vibrant hues painting the sky. Lifeguards ensure safety, and amenities like restrooms, showers, and picnic areas make it highly accessible. The beach’s lively vibe attracts locals, with volleyball courts and shaded Read more…
Bowman's Beach
Bowman’s Beach is Sanibel’s best-known quiet Gulf beach — a Lee County park with a long walk from the paid lot through dunes and scrub to a wide, shell-heavy strand. It is less built-up than Lighthouse Beach Park at the east tip and farther from Blind Pass than Turner. Restrooms and picnic areas are at the park; the beach itself feels remote once you clear the path. Arrive early in season — the lot fills, Read more…
Bowditch Point
Bowditch Point Regional Park sits at the north tip of Estero Island (50 Ave A), where Matanzas Pass meets the Gulf — trails, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a quieter beach than Times Square. You get bay and Gulf edges, mangroves, and a short walk to less-crowded sand when the park is open. It is the north-island alternative to Lynn Hall; check Lee County alerts for temporary construction closures after Ian recovery work. Bring bug spray Read more…
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Bonsteel Park Beach in Melbourne is a quiet Atlantic Coast gem with soft, golden sands and gentle waves. Perfect for families, its calm waters are ideal for swimming or wading, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s serene vibe and nearby dunes create a peaceful retreat, while nature lovers may spot shorebirds or sea turtles. With amenities like restrooms, picnic areas, and free Read more…