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Cape Florida State Park
Cape Florida State Park, located at the south tip of Key Biscayne, provides clear, emerald-colored waters and gentle surf. This fine, white coral sand beach is great for swimming, as waves are knocked down by a large sand shoal offshore. In addition, the Cape Florida Lighthouse allows for a breath-taking view of this beautiful beach. It was the No. 8 beach in the nation on Stephen 'Dr. Beach' Leatherman's 2012 survey of United States beaches. (Florida State Parks)
Cape Florida State Park, located at the south tip of Key Biscayne, provides clear, emerald-colored waters and gentle surf. This fine, white coral sand beach is great for swimming, as waves are knocked down by a large sand shoal offshore. In addition, the Cape Florida Lighthouse allows for a breath-taking view of this beautiful beach. It was the No. 8 beach in the nation on Stephen 'Dr. Beach' Leatherman's 2012 survey of United States beaches. (Florida State Parks)
1. Cocoa Beach, driving time: about 1 hour, 5 minutes. Read the guide.
2. Daytona Beach, driving time: about 1 hour, 7 minutes. Read the guide.
3. New Smyrna Beach, driving time: about 1 hour, 8 minutes. Read the guide.
4. Canaveral National Seashore, driving time: about 1 hour, 9 minutes. Read the guide.
5. Melbourne Beach , driving time: about 1 hour, 24 minutes. Read the guide
For those interested in the Gulf Coast beaches from Orlando, here are popular choices within 2 1/2 hours drive.
1. Treasure Island (Near St. Petersburg) driving time: 1 hour 57 minutes. Read the guide
2. Clearwater Beach (Near Tampa ) driving time: 1 hour, 59 minutes. Read the guide
3. Fort De Soto Park (Near St. Petersburg) driving time: 2 hours, 3 minutes. Read the guide
4. Caladesi Island State Park (Near Tampa ) driving time: 2 hours, 7 minutes. Read the guide
5. Anna Maria Island (Near Bradenton) driving time: 2 hours, 17 minutes. Read the guide
6. Siesta Key (Near Sarasota) driving time: 2 hours, 20 minutes. Read the guide
7. Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key (Near Sarasota) driving time: 2 hours, 21 minutes. Read the guide
Click here to view other popular destination beaches in our Florida Beach Guide. and for those interested in taking a dip in Florida's other popular watery destination, check out our Florida Springs Guide.
2. Daytona Beach, driving time: about 1 hour, 7 minutes. Read the guide.
4. Canaveral National Seashore, driving time: about 1 hour, 9 minutes. Read the guide.
5. Melbourne Beach , driving time: about 1 hour, 24 minutes. Read the guide
For those interested in the Gulf Coast beaches from Orlando, here are popular choices within 2 1/2 hours drive.
1. Treasure Island (Near St. Petersburg) driving time: 1 hour 57 minutes. Read the guide
2. Clearwater Beach (Near Tampa ) driving time: 1 hour, 59 minutes. Read the guide
3. Fort De Soto Park (Near St. Petersburg) driving time: 2 hours, 3 minutes. Read the guide
4. Caladesi Island State Park (Near Tampa ) driving time: 2 hours, 7 minutes. Read the guide
5. Anna Maria Island (Near Bradenton) driving time: 2 hours, 17 minutes. Read the guide
6. Siesta Key (Near Sarasota) driving time: 2 hours, 20 minutes. Read the guide
7. Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key (Near Sarasota) driving time: 2 hours, 21 minutes. Read the guide
Click here to view other popular destination beaches in our Florida Beach Guide. and for those interested in taking a dip in Florida's other popular watery destination, check out our Florida Springs Guide.
