Are beaches better in Orlando or Tampa?

Although both cities are located in central Florida, Tampa is much closer to the coast, surrounded by Tampa Bay. This makes it the better option for beach lovers, since Orlando is about an hour's drive from the Atlantic Ocean—and a whopping 90 miles from the warmer Gulf of Mexico and Gulf beaches.



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And while there are no beaches in Orlando, itself, there are plenty of magnificent beaches close by. Most beaches near Orlando are a one-hour or two-hour drive from the city as you head to the coast. And since Orlando is centrally located, it becomes much easier to access either the Atlantic or Gulf Coast.

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Just to let you know its about 85 miles from Orlando to Tampa.

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Summertime is the worst season to plan a trip to the area – that's when the state's heat and humidity are borderline unbearable and hotels take advantage of the school break to drive up room rates.

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