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poohmomof3
03-18-2006, 09:21 AM
We have 3 daughters 12, 11 & 8. They would love to spend a day at the beach. Please recommend a few that we can drive to from Orlando.

What about places to eat near or on the beach too??
la79al
03-18-2006, 05:25 PM
Last year we went to Daytona Beach and Clearwater Beach. Daytona was ok but not great. We probably wouldn't go back there. We got to Clearwater during red tide so that didn't work too well but there were other things to do near the beach that kept us busy. We will be going back to Clearwater next year.
sarah4770
03-18-2006, 06:48 PM
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kerrynic78
03-19-2006, 08:59 AM
We love Cocoa Beach :sunny:
palmtreegirl
03-19-2006, 09:47 AM
We love Cocoa Beach :sunny:

I second that! Cocoa Beach is close, clean, right next to Cape Canaveral(you may get to see a Disney ship) and a lot of fun. Ron Jon Surf shop is also right there too.
ohiomom28
03-19-2006, 05:56 PM
We went to Daytona last year on our way home. It was ok. This year we went to St. Petersburg beach. The water was much clearer and the sand much softer.
Sylvester McBean
03-20-2006, 12:43 AM
in a pinch and if you want the closest, cocoa is alright. the pier's not bad and I like the drive in to the town.
D&DDisney
03-20-2006, 11:21 AM
I'd recommend Treasure Island. It is on the gulf side near Tampa. Huge quiet beach that is not crowded. :sunny:
ohiomom28
03-20-2006, 12:51 PM
I'd recommend Treasure Island. It is on the gulf side near Tampa. Huge quiet beach that is not crowded. :sunny:

When we went to St. Pete's, we were told that Treasure Island was closed down.
MickeyP
03-20-2006, 02:31 PM
Is Major Nelson's house still in Cocoa Beach?
Sylvester McBean
03-20-2006, 03:25 PM
When we went to St. Pete's, we were told that Treasure Island was closed down.

? Treasure Island is alive and well.
ohiomom28
03-21-2006, 09:32 AM
? Treasure Island is alive and well.


well, I wish I would have known that. :(