Florida Beaches & National Parks
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Visitors looking for more relaxation and fewer crowds flock to the state's quiet parks for camping, scenic nature trails, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and so much more. No matter what your pleasure, you'll find a myriad of beaches and parks in Florida offering an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation and fun.
Flagler Beach & Pier.
This quiet, old-time beach town offers visitors six miles of un-crowded, sandy beach area, a small beachfront business district and plenty of Florida sunshine. Visitors can relax on the beach, fish from the pier, rent bicycles, visit the local museum, or grab a bite to eat at local restaurants. www.visitflagler.org.St. Augustine Beach.
Situated on beautiful Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach offers visitors a range of opportunities for outdoor fun on its sandy beaches, at the playground, fishing pier, or sand volleyball courts. RV and tent camping is available at nearby campgrounds all within easy access to the beach. www.staugustinebeach.net [Top]Crescent Beach.
Also located on pristine Anastasia Island, Crescent Beach offers visitors warm, sandy beaches and fun outdoor activities like hiking, boating, diving, and fishing. Beachcombers and birdwatchers can wander the unspoiled landscapes and search for protected wildlife in the area. www.staugbch.comDaytona Beach.
Known to many as the "World's Most Famous Beach," Daytona Beach features 23 miles of white, sandy beach areas. This popular vacation destination offers everything from swimming, beachcombing and sunbathing to surfing, scuba diving, shopping, and dining and allows vehicle access on designated areas of the beach. www.daytonabeach.com [Top]Florida Beach Hotel Lodging & Accommodations.
Stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Palm Coast for a great value on comfortable accommodations near beaches, State Parks, and top attractions in Palm Coast, Florida. Enjoy moderate rates, complimentary hot breakfast and a variety of value-added hotel features like comfortable bedding, spacious rooms and suites, an outdoor swimming pool, and a relaxing atmosphere all conveniently located near restaurants, beaches and shopping in Palm Coast, FL. [Top]Faver Dykes Park.
Tranquil and quiet, Faver Dykes State Park borders the Matanzas River, offering visitors a relaxed and quiet place to retreat from busy Florida beaches. Birding enthusiasts will thrill at the chance to see more than one hundred bird species, including wood warblers, eagles and wood storks and wildlife lovers can glimpse animals like wild turkeys, bobcats, and river otters at this peaceful nature area. Enjoy boating, fishing, camping, canoeing and kayaking, hiking nature trails, and picnicking at this quiet state park. www.floridastateparks.orgAnastasia Recreation Park.
This peaceful bird sanctuary offers five miles of beautiful sandy beaches, a salt marsh, a boat ramp, a volleyball court, a general store, and beach chair rentals. Visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, and wind surfing at this popular state park. www.floridastateparks.org [Top]
Bulow Creek Park.
This 5,600-acre park features one of the state's largest stands of southern live oak forest and offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and picnicking. The parks hiking trails are filled with local wildlife, including animals like white-tailed deer, barred owls, raccoons and more. Be sure to take a hike up the seven-mile-long Bulow Woods Trail to visit the Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park. www.floridastateparks.org [Top]
