Florida and the Best Life

World Famous Florida Beaches

Visit Florida's beaches from Destin, FL in the Florida Panhandle all the way to Key West,  the southern most point in the USA. Enjoy beautiful beaches, deep sea fishing, seafood restaurants and views on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. And, you have never seen more beautiful sunsets from Mallory Square.

Drive your car on the beaches in Daytona Beach, or horseback ride on the beaches of Amelia Island. And, the surfs always up at Cocoa Beach home of world famous Ron Jon's giant surf shop, annual surf contests, and Surfin Santas.

On the west coast of Florida are the island beach favorites at Sanibel Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Here, the way of life is an ode to the beach vibe and fabulous sunsets that draws all beach lovers to the sea.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Florida

Every year, thousands on turtles return to their favorite Florida beaches to lay hundreds of eggs in carefully dug nests in the sand. The majority of nesting takes place between March and October. These nests must never be disturbed.

At hatching, hundreds of baby turtles make their way to the ocean where they will stay for years until they are ready to nest.

The five species of turtles that nest on Florida beaches are Loggerhead, Green Turtle, Leatherback, Kemp's Ridley, and Hawksbill. Beachfront hotels, restaurants, condos, and private residences all use special dimmed lighting during the nesting season to help the hatchlings find their way using the moon as a beacon.

Florida Panhandle Beaches

The Florida Panhandle has some of the finest beaches in the world and great seafood restaurants with the freshest fish in the country. Cities such as Pensacola Beach, Destin, Panama City Beach, and Fort Walton Beach attract tourists from all over the world.

Jacksonville, Florida Beaches

Jacksonville, Florida is sometimes called the First Coast as it is just south of the Florida-Georgia line on the Atlantic Ocean. Jacksonville is home to Amelia Island and Ferdinanda Beach, classic beach communities that are favorites for many southeastern United States residents. Further south along the coast is Saint Augustine Beach with its historic fort and spectacular beaches.

Florida's Space Coast Beaches

 Brevard County, nicknamed the Space Coast, brags about 72 miles of pristine beaches all of which provide excellent viewing of the launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Kennedy Space Center

Just 45 minutes directly east of Orlando, on the Atlantic Ocean, sits Kennedy Space Center where man's travel to space starts.

Port Canaveral

The Space Coast is also home to Port Canaveral, the world's second busiest and the world's highest rated cruise port. Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Carnival Cruise, all dock their latest and greatest cruise ships here. Book a fantastic cruise now at Port Canaveral.

South Florida Beaches

South Florida hosts some of the finest beaches in the world starting with the Florida Keys, Miami Beach, Hollywood Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach.

South Florida is a different world after dark, offering a vibrant mix of nightlife, casinos, and sports. From the electric beats of Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach night clubs to the laid-back lounges of Boca Raton and Palm Beach.

West Florida Beaches on the Gulf of Mexico

Naples, FL

Fort Myers, FL | Sanabel Island

Sarasota, FL

Tampa Bay, FL

Tampa, FL is one of the fast growing cities in Florida and the Tampa Bay area also includes St. Petersburg Beach, Bradenton, and Clearwater Beach. Tampa Bay features many fine beaches, boating, and outstanding fishing from piers or charter boats.

Miami Beach and Florida Keys Beaches

Miami Beach with its wide sandy beaches stretch for miles and bring you along a stretch of fantastic hotels. Visit Key West beaches, the Hemingway House, and Mallory Square for a change in attitude that comes with the latitude.

Enjoy people watching and be part of the night life in Miami Beach - South Beach. Experience the exciting late night life of Miami and South Beach and don't miss the exciting night clubs in South Florida.

Florida's Professional Sports Teams

Florida hosts three NFL Football Teams, the Miami Dolphins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Additionally, two NBA basketball teams call Florida home, the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.

Florida's MLB baseball teams, the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays are home town favorites.

NHL championship hockey teams can be found in Miami (World Champion Florida Panthers) with and the Tampa By Lightning, also with a legacy of Stanley Cup wins.

MLS soccer teams are popular in Miami (Inter Miami CF) and Orlando City soccer team. Central Florida is also proud of its women's professional soccer team, Orlando Pride.

Florida Casinos, Poker Rooms, and Race Tracks

Florida Casinos

Florida's casinos are located mainly in Miami-Dade (Miami) and Broward (Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale) Counties with three exceptions which are Seminole owned casinos.

Florida Poker Rooms

Florida hosts 27 poker rooms throughout the state.

Florida Horse Racing Tracks

Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs

Florida Equestrian Activities

Like horses? Horseback riding is available in every area of Florida. Enjoy a horse trail ride through some of the finest trails in the eastern United States.

Florida Horseback Riding on the Beach

Horseback riding o the beach should be on everyone's bucket list, and you won't find more places to ride on the beach than in Florida. There are several tour operators throughout Florida that provide excellent beach riding experiences.

Florida Horse Shows Welcome Spectators (Mostly Free)

Florida is winter horse show capital of the United States with the FEI rated Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival at Wellington, FL. Wellington enjoys proxmiatey to the Brightline high speed rail that travels from Miami to Orlando.

Ocala hosts the World Equestrian Center Ocala, Florida Horse Park, HITS Ocala Post Time Farm, and Grand Oaks horse show venues. Most venues offers show jumping and dressage, while some feature cross country, eventing and driving.

Additionally, Fox Lea Farm and TerraNova Equestrian Center show venues are located on the west coast of Florida in Venice and near Sarasota respectively. Both venues host rated horse shows including show jumping, eventing, and dressage.

While the highest level horse shows are featured in the winter season, numerous equestrian events are held at each venue throughout the year. All of the horse show venues in Florida offer free admission for most events, while some charge for parking. Check their websites for more information.

Florida Polo

Florida hosts numerous polo clubs throughout the state and is home to the National Polo Center in Wellington, FL. The National Polo Center offers several polo trophy series including the Gauntlet of Polo and is famous for its Sunday brunch featuring strawberries and cream. Polo is a great spectator sport and offers exciting winter afternoon matches in many Florida cities. Check out our directory of Florida Polo Clubs.