 Photo by Emma Van Steen VIBE: Relaxed Smathers Beach, 2601 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 Is there a more charming place than Key West? Just thinking about a trip there is dreamy and filled with visions of sunshine and margaritas. We traveled to Key West in December. It was fantastic driving down the Overseas Highway. It is a 113 mile highway from Key Largo to Key West. The water becomes a rich blue-green color the farther down you drive. It's stunning beauty was an experience we will never forget. Our time in Key West was short but sweet as we revisited some favorite places we remembered from our honeymoon 30 years ago. We think you will treasure them too!
 Photo: Haley Hogan VIBE: Family Friendly, Active Busy Beach, Dog Friendly Beaches Town Center, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, Florida 32266 This lovely spot is a part of the Jacksonville Beaches and although small, it's one of the top beaches in Jacksonville. With white sand, it is even more pristine than larger neighboring beaches. It is a perfect little beach town with lots of fun to offer every age. Often less busy than the main Jacksonville Beach with the pier, it is the perfect choice for a day of shopping, dining and playing by the Atlantic ocean in Florida. It's easy to fly into the city, or you can even take a bus from New York to Jacksonville. Once you're downtown, head East to get to Neptune Beach.
 Anna Maria Beach Resort VIBE: Family Friendly Manatee Public Beach, 4000 State Road 64 and Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 What is the best beach for family fun with an island vibe? We recommend Manatee Public Beach. We lived on the Gulf coast when we first moved to Florida, and have been there many times. Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile long barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast. It is one of the most popular destinations in Florida, with over 400,000 visitors annually. The island has a population of about 3,000 year-round residents and a number of vacation homes and condominiums. It is famous for its sunsets, which are often photographed. Close to Tampa International Airport, Anna Maria Island has become a popular tourist destination, and there are a variety of hotels and restaurants available. It is especially nice for families with kids who can enjoy the calm Gulf water.
 The Pier at Juno Beach Park VIBE: Active, Busy 14775 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408 It's not easy to find a beach that has free parking, places for shelling and fantastic sunsets. But Juno Beach Park combines all three in one place! Even better, it offers the blue water of the Gulf stream that is warm even in winter. We stayed for the day and experienced the incredible sunset view from the pier. Everywhere you turn there is beauty in Juno Beach Park. We were snapping pictures non-stop. There were so many interesting people, especially the surfing crowd. There is even a dog beach. This, active, family-friendly beach is not to be missed if you are driving on I-95 looking for adventure.
 Sun begins to set in Fort Myers VIBE: Active, Busy, Family Friendly Crescent Beach Family Park, 1100 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Going to the beach shouldn't be boring. If you have an active lifestyle, some Florida beaches may be too quiet. Not Fort Myers Beach. It is the place to be footloose and fancy-free! This beach is busy, and it's easy to see why: there's no shortage of activities offered for every taste. On top of that, it's gorgeous. When we visited Fort Myers Beach, it was crowded, but the vibe was carefree and eclectic. It was so interesting to be there and see what was going on. People of all ages lined the beaches and filled the restaurants. Boats and jet ski's were parked close to the shore for partying. It was an amazing, international crowd. The water was warm and we couldn't wait to explore!
 VIBE: Active, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly 2130 Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon, FL 33050 Finding a quality beach in the Florida Keys that's affordable can be a challenge. Beach access in the Keys means you may have to pay a lot for parking or choose an expensive hotel. Not at Sombrero Beach! This fully accessible soft, sandy beach includes a park with shady picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and showers. Situated at the end of Sombrero Beach Road in Marathon, FL, it is open from 7am to dusk. It is dog-friendly too. The parking is free. We visited in December and the weather was still hot. Best of all we found a shallow, blue lagoon with warm water to relax in...just like a hot tub after a long truck ride. If you want to watch the Florida Keys sunset it's breathtaking!
 VIBE: Active, Busy, Family Friendly Sunglow Pier, 3701 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Daytona Beach Shores is about 4 miles south of Daytona Beach, and one of the closest beaches to Orlando. You can drive on the beach all the way up to the Daytona Beach Pier from the Dunlawton Avenue entrance. This is a popular beach, but less busy than the main beach where there is a boardwalk, shopping, and major hotels. Although this post covers that area, we love Daytona Beach Shores because the ocean is pretty, and the beach less crowded. It's perfect for walking and biking and folks of all ages driving on the beach!
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