Florida scores twice more, in Dr. Beach's "Best Beaches in America" 2007.
Daytona Beach is one of Florida's most famous beaches -- one might even say notorious, during college-age spring break. But Daytona is great for families too.
About's Guide for Florida for Visitors has the scoop on Daytona Beach for families: Daytona has 23 miles of sparkling white beaches and blue-green waters; the beach is up to 500 feet wide.
Lighthouse Point Park is a beachfront park with 52 acres of pristine land, with fishing, nature trails, observation tower, swimming, picnicking.
Siesta Beach -- near Sarasota FL-- has been said to have the "whitest and finest sand in the world": the sand is 99% quartz, and so reflective that it's cool even on hot days. Get there early, 800 parking spots fill up!
Siesta Beach is on Siesta Key,a barrier island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Read more about the Siesta Key Beaches.
Sarasota, meanwhile, is sophisticated, artsy, and family-friendly, with award-winning beaches and world-class shopping.
