Hotel Near Coastal Florida Beaches

 Florida is known as the land of sun and it's no wonder because most of it has beaches that sit along both the Atlantic Ocean and the warm Gulf of Mexico. Often, when people think of having a beach vacation, they think of visiting Florida. Below are some of the regions with brief descriptions of a few of the beaches of the 'Sunshine State'.
Florida Gulf Coast Beaches
Fort Myers Beach is party central and is a known hot spot for those fun-loving Spring Break Party kids. If you are wanting party fun with beach bars and hotels that line the shores, head to Fort Myers Beach.
If you are in the mood for romance, Sanibel Island might be more to your liking. This peaceful spot is a nature lover's paradise, known for the best seashells in the world. Other beaches that grace the Gulf coast region are those in Naples, Lover's Key State Park, Manatee County, Crescent at Siesta Key, St. Pete Beach (think camping!), and Cayo Costa State Park.
Orlando Area Beaches
Located along the east side of Florida, are the Orlando area beaches. One of the most well-known is Daytona, with flat, wide, coastal areas used also for parking for vehicles. This area is very nice to visit outside of the Bike Week in March and Spring Break season. Cocoa Beach is a surfing hub that offers family-friendly fun. If riding the waves of the Atlantic is your thing, then this is your beach to visit. Other fun Orlando area beaches are New Smyrna, Melbourne and Sebastian Inlet.
Florida East Coast Beaches
The east coast beaches of Florida include the Orlando area beaches plus several more located along the Atlantic Ocean coast. Boca Raton / Deerfield Beach offers fun for the water sports enthusiast featuring jet skis, sailing, surfing and water skiing. The Fernandina Beach is located on historical Amelia Island. Spend the days fishing and enjoying beach activities, as well as shopping. It is also family-friendly and great for romantic getaways too. Also along the east coast are Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Hollywood Beach, Miami Beach (one of the most famous hot spots in Florida!), St. Augustine, and West Palm Beach.
South Florida Beaches
Located at the southern tip of Florida, are the amazing Keys. This area is known for being laid back in a tropical paradise. The Bahia Honda State Park is home to three of the best Keys beaches in Florida: Calusa, Loggerhead and Sandspur Beach. These span the Gulf of Mexico (Calusa) and Atlantic sides (Loggerhead and Sandspur). Smathers has free access to the shores, which host volleyball, parasailing, and kayaking and also snorkeling. Sit back in a lounge chair and enjoy the calm waters of Key West. The other beaches that makes up South Florida are Fort Zachary Taylor, South Beach (you are sure to have
heard of this famous hot spot), Palm, Stuart, and the Miami beaches of 12th Street (for gays and lesbians), Haulover (nudist), Bill Baggs Park and Crandon Park.