Florida Beach Trip Itineraries
Ready-to-use trip plans for every kind of Florida beach vacation. From multi-day road trips through the Panhandle and Keys to quick weekend escapes from Orlando and Tampa, each itinerary covers the best beaches, honest logistics, and where to stay.
Panhandle Beach Hop: 5-Day Itinerary
Drive the full length of Florida's Panhandle on this 5-day beach road trip, from Perdido Key in the west to St. George Island in the east, with stops at the most stunning stretches of emerald-green water and sugar-white sand in the country.
Florida Keys Road Trip: Miami to Key West
Drive the full length of the Florida Keys on this 5-day road trip from Miami's South Beach to Key West, stopping at the best beaches, snorkeling spots, and coastal towns along the way down the Overseas Highway.
Gulf Coast Family Week: 7-Day Itinerary
A week-long family itinerary along Florida's Gulf Coast, from the sugar-sand shores of Clearwater and Caladesi Island south through Anna Maria, Siesta Key, Venice, and Sanibel.
Best 2-Day Beach Trips from Orlando
The best beaches within driving distance of Orlando for a weekend trip, with honest assessments of drive time, crowds, surf, and what makes each one worth the trip.
Best 2-Day Beach Trips from Tampa
The best beaches within an easy drive of Tampa for a weekend trip, from Clearwater and St. Pete Beach right next door to Siesta Key's legendary sand an hour south.