Beach recommendations

Anyone got any beach or seadside town recommendations to go off a sunday i heard clearwater side was nice but dont know too much.

Where are you staying? Gulf Coast?

Gary,
Clearwater is an excellent beach and well worth the visit. Very white, fine sand, turquoise sea and plenty to do including parasailing. If you're staying in Orlando/Kissimmee
it's about a couple of hours drive.
If you are in Orlando - Cocoa Beach on the east coast is closer, about an hours drive. Also Daytona Beach. Coarser sand and can be a little cooler from Atlantic breeze but great places.

Hi

Been to both Clearwater and Cocoa beach and although Cocoa was lovely, Clearwater is definately worth the drive!! Beautiful sand and sea...no competition..[msnwink]

Have a lovely time..[msncool]

I recommend you go further South, avoid the crowds and stay in the Englewood area as their beaches are fabulous:)

I love Cocoa Beach but wasnt too impressed with Daytona.

Karen

Bradenton on the Gulf Coast for us - just across and up from Saarasota.


Andy

If you are looking for just a day out to the beach from Orlando then without a doubt I would say Clearwater. Much nicer in my opinion than the Atlantic side.[8D]

thank you all im staying in kissimmee so i may head over to clearwater

we love clearwater beach. Top tip is to arrive early as it is a real nightmare tring to get a car parking space.

All along the Gulf Coast the beaches are wonderful during the day and the evening, all taken a couple of weeks ago

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...tersmaller.jpg
This one is Clearwater

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...5_smlbeach.jpg
So is this

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...sureIsland.jpg
This is Treasure Island

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...ssunsetSML.jpg
Indian Shores Sunset

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...mlsunsetCW.jpg[msnsmile2]
A Clearwater Sunset

THESE ARE LOVELY,which beach/es are they?

Lovely photos Lynne.
Roll on December then its Gulf beaches at Christmas for us.
andrew

We love Clearwater beach, always have to make a trip there when in Florida. Didn't like Daytona for its beach.[msnsmile2]

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Lovely photos Lynne.
Roll on December then its Gulf beaches at Christmas for us.
andrew
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Lucky you Andrew. It was our first visit, as a friend had her wedding on Shell Island. Another great beach

It won't be the last[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]

Clearwater - without doubt.
Try going out for a boat trip on the Sea Screamer - apparently the largest speedboat in the world. When you get out to sea the dolphins jump in the wake. Fantastic!
Carole

Thanks Lynne

No problem Jan, glad you like the photo's I thought the beaches were stunning so I've take loads of photos[msnsmile2]I couldn't help myself[msnsmile2]

I would recommend Caladesi Island near Tampa, park your car, take a short ferry, watch the dolphins en-route, then relax on a fabulous beach for hours or go for a walk around the nature trail and see the 'real' Florida residents!!!!!!!

Steve[msnwink]

You are so right, they are stunning, these are definately the pictures you need in the album to remind you of what it is like. Wow factor.

they are lovely Lynne!!!
we plan on spending time at clearwater!