With its long stretches of beach on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, Florida has plenty to offer families besides (land-locked) Orlando. Remember, though, that Florida beaches are hugely popular for college spring-break partying. Read more about Florida beaches for family spring break. Best strategy may be to choose destination-type resorts, rather than beach towns, especially resorts with private locations. Higher price range helps too!
- Amelia Island: northeast Florida; giant Amelia Island Plantation resort; family-friendly luxury at Ritz Carlton; beaches, nature outings, historic fort
- Daytona Beach: the town synonymous with wild college spring break has an annual Family Beach Break program, mid March to May, with packages at family-type hotels and nice freebies. Expect to share the town and beach with spring-breakers, though.
- Space Coast: an hour from Orlando; Kennedy Space Center; long stretches of beaches; estuaries and nature refuges; affordable
- Club Med Sandpiper: Caribbean-style all-inclusive, two hours from Miami or Orlando airports, with Baby Club Med, outstanding kids programs; watersports; focus on golf, some golf included.
- Disney's Vero Beach Resort: on the Treasure Coast, two hours SE of Disney World; in the style of a grand old beach hotel.
- The Breakers, Palm Beach: landmark hotel welcomes families.
- St. Petersburg/ Clearwater Beach: on the west coast; top-rated beaches; nature outings, pirate cruises; affordable. Expect spring-breakers, though.
- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort: in northwest Florida; big beach, big bay; picture-perfect village.
- Everglades National Park; unique in the world; stay at the Flamingo Lodge in the Park
- Wakulla Spring: giant freshwater spring is a natural wonder; historic lodge
- continue to Spring Break in Washington DC
