As the only state with two coasts and 1,200 miles of magnificent beaches, Florida beaches are a dime a dozen, it's no wonder Florida has one to please every visitor, a Florida beach can be a little bit of heaven on earth!
Long before the world's most famous mouse and a host of other characters took up residence here, Florida reeled in hordes of visitors to bask in the sun and splash in the surf. They're still coming to pitch their umbrellas on our sandy shores, and who can blame them? Those who visit Florida and Miami Beach travel to enjoy the azure surf and unforgetable palm beaches that are like nowhere else on earth. From the Florida Panhandle beaches to the Florida keys to a nude beach favorite of supermodels, the amazing Florida beaches have it all!
Some of the top beaches in Florida are on the East side of the state. This is where you'll find Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach is known for its open and uncluttered beaches, Fort Lauderdale offers a Florida beach community that is great for those who love to stroll on the beach or lay on the sand, and the Miami beaches have to be experienced, to believe.
Florida beaches are ranked among the best beaches in the U.S. for beauty, accessibility and facilities by "Dr. Beach," Stephen P. Leatherman's famous list of top 10 beaches. Each Memorial Day weekend, Dr. Beach, issues his annual list of the
Top 20 Beaches and our Florida beaches usually ranks in the best top ten list. In 2009, two of Florida's beaches made "Dr. Beach's" list of top 10 beaches, Siesta Beach in Sarasota came in #2 and Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne came in at #8. Florida beaches that have been previous top ten winners are:
DeSoto Park Beach, Tierra Verde
St. Joseph Peninsula Beach, Port St. Joe
St. Andrews State Park Beach, Panama City
Grayton Beach State Park, Santa Rosa Beach
Bahia Honda State Park Beach, Big Pine Key, Florida Keys
Dr. Beach:
The way Dr. Leatherman began rating the nation's beaches and how he became affectionately named "Dr. Beach" is an interesting story that had its beginning in childhood. What is especially interesting is that in a few short years, he has turned his passion into a legend, and he has become practically an icon.
Dr. Leatherman has been a coastal scientist with 30 years of international experience studying storm impacts, erosion and way to improve beach health. He is Florida International University's director of the International Hurricane Research Center and the Laboratory for Coastal Research. The weather center is also home to the National Healthy Beaches Campaign founded by Leatherman.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Clearwater
727-573-1500
The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Clearwater
hotel offers visitors to Clearwater, Florida, an all-suite hotel with
112 well-appointed one and two-bedroom suites. Our hotel offers a
central location in between three major cities - St. Petersburg,
Clearwater and Tampa, Florida - so whether you're on a short term
vacation in Florida or you're looking for an extended stay hotel, we
can help....
Our newly renovated suites feature a separate living area from the bedroom and bath and have a fully equipped kitchen in every suite!We have a heated pool, business center, fitness center, three meeting rooms and interior entrances.Included with our rooms is a Full“Suite Start” Hot Breakfast every morning with eggs, breakfast meats, fresh fruits and various breakfast breads and cereals.Also, Monday – Thursday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., we have avilable, a “Welcome Home Reception”, which offers a light dinner and complimentary beer, wine, tea and lemonade.
We provide a complimentary grocery shopping service for your conveinence, as well, to make shopping less stressful.Guests can enjoy complimentary high speed internet access in every suite or relax and watch one of our many in room movies. There is a professiomal service staff available at the hotel 24 hours daily, to help you in making your stay with us more enjoyable!
"Homewood Suites by Hilton" is a "AAA Hotel Diamond
Rating Hilton" property and guests can earn "Hilton Honor points and miles!"
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Music Fest on the Water
727.821.6443
Come Visit One Of St. Petersburg, Florida Favorite Places!
Shop, sightsee or just relax...the Pier is open 365 days a year with day and night fun for all ages...
The Pier continues to provide quality entertainment for the Sunday Afternoon "Music Fest on the Water" by offering a different type of music each Sunday. From classic rock to jazz to Latin to R&B, you can always find something great to listen and/or dance to at The Pier. The Music Fest is held every Sunday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Waterside Courtyard - facing Tampa Bay. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by sitting next to the water, watching sailboats go by, listening to great music, having a beverage and being with your friends or family.
What can we do at The Pier?
Fishing takes place on the approach to The Pier and around the exterior of the building along the sea walls. Fishing poles can be rented from The Pier Bait House and bait purchased there. Two, four and six-seater surrey bikes can be rented at Wheel Fun Rentals opposite The Pier Bait House for riding around The Pier and the downtown area. Hop aboard the Dolphin Queen sightseeing boat for a guaranteed dolphin sighting. Tours are held 7 days a week, weather permitting. Rent an electric boat at The Electric Marina for 1/2 hour, one hour or all day. Seats up to 10 people and you drive it yourself! Boating at The Pier has a charter catamaran available for cruises. The Electric Marina and Boating at The Pier are accessible through the Dolphin Parking Lot. The Pier Aquarium is housed on the 2nd level and contains tropical fish and other sea life. Information on these programs and other on-going activities at The Pier Aquarium can be obtained by calling 727.894.1503. Further information on all activities, shops, galleries, boutiques, restaurants and outdoor adventure can be found at The Pier's Concierge Center on the Main Level. You can call 727.821.6443 or visit stpetepier.com.
As the only state with two coasts and 1,200 miles of magnificent beaches, Florida beaches are a dime a dozen, it's no wonder Florida has one to please every visitor, a Florida beach can be a little bit of heaven on earth!
