Find your slice of sandy paradise in the Sunshine State.

Here are 20 of the best beaches in Florida.

It’s also prime for people watchingkeep an eye out for movie stars and film crews.

South Beach lifeguard tower and beach, Miami, Florida, at sunrise

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Not looking to hang 10?

It’s fun just to watch surfers from the fishing pier.

you might rent a kayak just about anywhere on this barrier island.

Volleyball grounds in Lummus Park

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Spend the afternoon swimming and snorkeling before taking a break to check out the park’s pre-Civil War fortress.

Miramar Beach

On the Florida Panhandle, spend time enjoying Miramar Beach in South Walton.

When you’re ready for a break, the area is full of scenic roads.

Marco Island Beach, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, USA. Summer scene at this southern Florida touristic attraction, USA.

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Juno Beach Park

Juno Beach is an ideal spot for a leisurely day oceanside.

As a bonus, all Sanibel beaches are dog-friendly as long as your pet is leashed.

Delray Beach

Delray Beachin Palm Beach County is the perfect place to nap and swim.

Cocoa Beach at Sunrise with Pier in the Background

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Bird-watchers can even spot sanderlings, snowy egrets, and royal terns before taking a dip.

Keep the kids busy on the nearby playgrounds or at the duck pond.

Be sure to stick around to catch a sunset before dinner and peruse the Naples nightlife.

Beautiful Siesta Key Beach in Southern Florida

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A 15-minute drive from Miami, this barrier island offers a fossilized mangrove reef home to colorful sea life.

But there’s plenty to see above water, too.

End the night with a scoop of ice cream and you’ve experienced the perfect beach day.

Clearwater Beach, Florida at sunset

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The nearest city, Pensacola, is 45 minutes away, so things stay relatively quiet.

Visitors can take advantage of the Sunshine State’s more outdoorsy activities like hiking, diving, and fishing.

The nearest town is small but charming with many cozy bed-and-breakfasts and the largerWaterColor Inn & Resort.

Beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, Key West, Florida

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Row of beach chairs and umbrellas at Miramar Beach, Florida

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Vero Beach at Sunrise.

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Juno Beach Pier jetty in Jupiter, Florida

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Bowmans Beach on Sanibel Island, Florida

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Delray Beach at Sunset with clouds and sea grapes.

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Clear blue sky over Lowdermilk Beach

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Two women walking by palm trees in Crandon Beach Park

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View of empty Deerfield Beach in Florida

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Henderson beach State Park

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aerial view of haulover park beach in miami

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Hollywood beach scene at daylight with palm trees and a boardwalk that stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.

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Pier on sandy beach near Pensacola, Florida

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