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Best beach within 1-1.5 hr driving distance of Orlando, FL
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:58 pm
I have a meeting in Orlando and am looking to take the family to the beach in my free time. Any suggestions?
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Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:58 pm to Moustache
Clearwater
that may be out of range now that I think about it.
that may be out of range now that I think about it.
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:00 pm to Moustache
Daytona/Coco Beach, but being the Atlantic, the beaches are ok and the water isn't very clear. Cold, too.
Tampa/St Petes is 2 hours, minimum.
Tampa/St Petes is 2 hours, minimum.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:02 pm to Moustache
Clearwater
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:12 pm to Moustache
Cocoa, New Smyrna, Melbourne are all about an hour depending on where you're staying. I'm not really a fan of Daytona. Clearwater area is worth the longer drive though IMO, fewer shark bites, cleaner beach, warmer water.
Eta - you can definitely be in Clearwater in under two hours
Eta - you can definitely be in Clearwater in under two hours
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:13 pm to Moustache
We've been to cocoa beach. Nice, lazy beach and community. If you have time you can also check out the Kennedy Space Center visitor's center while you are there.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:17 pm to Moustache
Cocoa or New Smyrna Beach. New Smyrna being my preferred choice. Laid back, less developed. Eat at JB's Fish Camp and enjoy the sunset on Mosquito Lagoon.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:26 pm to Moustache
Depends on the day. Weekdays shouldn't be bad. It'll be around 2 hours, though. And DO NOT drive from 7-9 am or 4-6 pm unless you love torturing yourself
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:28 pm to Moustache
Vero Beach
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:35 pm to Moustache
quote:
take the family to the beach
There's only one beach that fits the bill, and it's quite nice Playalinda beach at the Canaveral National seashore. Google the place, pack a picnic and enjoy.
Forget Cocoa, New Smyrna, etc. -- this is the place for a family.
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:49 pm to Moustache
Anna Maria island or siesta key. Much better than Clearwater. Don't tell anybody ok
Posted on 6/10/15 at 4:02 pm to Moustache
drive further...Siesta Key
Posted on 6/10/15 at 4:11 pm to Moustache
Google Maps....just sayin
Posted on 6/10/15 at 4:21 pm to Moustache
Head east to the Atlantic instead of west. You will save yourself an hour or two. Traffic should be a lot lighter too if you headed to the Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 4:45 pm to Moustache
Siesta Key in Sarasota is beautiful.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 4:57 pm to Moustache
cocoa beach. I'll be there this weekend. some seaweed on the beaches but the water isn't bad and it's perfect temperature right now.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 5:29 pm to Moustache
Clearwater is too far away IMHO. You have to drive the length of I4 and then all the way through Tampa and clearwater to get there. Parking is scarce on the weekend.
I would suggest New Smyrna as the best family beach area that is close to Orlando.
Cocoa Beach is a dump and so is Daytona.
St Augustine/Crescent are the best but, it may be a little too far away if your the is compressed.
I would suggest New Smyrna as the best family beach area that is close to Orlando.
Cocoa Beach is a dump and so is Daytona.
St Augustine/Crescent are the best but, it may be a little too far away if your the is compressed.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 5:55 pm to Moustache
Grew up an hour from Orlando. The answers are:
New Symrna Beach if you want a small beach town, and a little more commerce and activity. Still 95% locals.
Ponce Inlet if you want a little secluded and absolutely beautiful beach reminiscent of the FL Gulf Beaches. You will have to walk a ways on the boardwalk across the dunes to get there crom the parking area, but worth.
Cool story bro that is remotely related. I went to high school in Daytona and used to surf Ponce Inlet in the morning before school. One day my buddy and I were toting our boards walking down the long board walk to the beach. There were red spots all along it, clearly blood, for the whole length of the walk on the wood. When we were sitting out there waiting on waves we heard the evening before a surfer had been bit by a shark right at dusk, and had to hike the length of the boardwalk to meet the ambulance because he was alone.
New Symrna Beach if you want a small beach town, and a little more commerce and activity. Still 95% locals.
Ponce Inlet if you want a little secluded and absolutely beautiful beach reminiscent of the FL Gulf Beaches. You will have to walk a ways on the boardwalk across the dunes to get there crom the parking area, but worth.
Cool story bro that is remotely related. I went to high school in Daytona and used to surf Ponce Inlet in the morning before school. One day my buddy and I were toting our boards walking down the long board walk to the beach. There were red spots all along it, clearly blood, for the whole length of the walk on the wood. When we were sitting out there waiting on waves we heard the evening before a surfer had been bit by a shark right at dusk, and had to hike the length of the boardwalk to meet the ambulance because he was alone.
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 5:57 pm
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