Where is the nicest place in Florida?

14 Florida cities made list of best places to live in US
  • Sarasota offers 'distinct vibe' ...
  • Naples is 'retirement spot for the rich, powerful' ...
  • Melbourne has down-to-earth attractions too. ...
  • Jacksonville a resurgent city. ...
  • Tampa more than just sports. ...
  • Pensacola rising from the west. ...
  • Daytona Beach has many cool bars.




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The 13 Most Beautiful Places in Florida
  • Amelia Island. tripadvisor. ...
  • St. Augustine. ...
  • Key West. tripadvisor. ...
  • Art Deco Historic District Miami. tripadvisor. ...
  • Islamorada. tripadvisor. ...
  • Everglades. tripadvisor. ...
  • Stiltsville. tripadvisor. Why We Love It: beautiful scenery, history. ...
  • Micanopy. tripadvisor. Why We Love It: nature, antiques.


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Orlando. World-famous attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida make Orlando a year-round tourist destination, but there are many attractions and activities outside of the theme parks.

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The only debate worth having is which side of Florida has the best beaches. The Atlantic coast has plenty to offer in the way of water sports. They get the better waves and, thus, some greater action. Florida's Gulf Coast, however, is responsible for those visions of smooth, sandy beaches and crystal, clear water.

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Clearest Water in Florida
  • The Florida Keys. The Florida Keys are the ultimate Florida boating destination for gin-clear water. ...
  • Jupiter. Jupiter is another one of Florida's amazing boating destinations with gin-clear water. ...
  • Destin. ...
  • Panama City Beach. ...
  • Freshwater Springs. ...
  • Miami. ...
  • Palm Beach. ...
  • Tampa.


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The 20 best clear-water beaches in Florida are:
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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Big Pine Key, Florida Although it's part of the mainland United States, Bahia Honda State Park has all the Caribbean credentials: crystal-clear water, white-sand beaches, and plenty of breezy palm trees.

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Alys Beach, Florida Alys Beach could be considered Mykonos's twin. The beach town's whitewashed buildings and geometric rooftops mirror those of Greece's beloved island.

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Sanibel Island – Sanibel, FL Because the waters are so gentle, sand dollars and other beautiful shells often arrive on the beach completely intact. Bowman's Beach and Tarpon Bay Beach are two beaches in particular known for having an abundance of sand dollars, making them great destinations to put on your bucket list.

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Which Florida beaches have the clearest water?
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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The waves that come from the Atlantic Ocean are significantly higher, so if you're looking to go surfing – the East coast is better, he explained. The wind on the East coast drives the waves, Dr. Beach said, leading to better surf and a cool breeze, too. The East coast also has bigger sand dunes than the West, he said.

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Destin is known as the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling.

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Siesta Key has the whitest sand in all of Florida, and some say it's the softest sand in the world.

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Originally named the Atlantis Memorial Reef, the lost city is part of an underwater cemetery that also acts as an artificial reef, sponsored by the Neptune Society, a cremation company.

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1 Marco Island Most credible sources have ranked it top among the safest cities in Florida, where they use FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics for their findings. Aside from safety, tourists will love Marco Island for its stunning beaches, world-class boutiques, luxury vacation homes, and expansive natural spaces.

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