Need some ideas for Beach vacation in July

[mckinley]

I am looking for some ideas on different beach to visit this summer in July. We have been to Virginia beach, myrtle beach, Daytona beach, destin/fort Walton, pensecola, panama city, st. pete/st. Petersburg. They all were nice in there own way. I do prefer a more clear water verses murky water. I also would like a place with stuff to do since we have a teenager. Any ideas?

 

[FINFAN]

I am looking for some ideas on different beach to visit this summer in July. We have been to Virginia beach, myrtle beach, Daytona beach, destin/fort Walton, pensecola, panama city, st. pete/st. Petersburg. They all were nice in there own way. I do prefer a more clear water verses murky water. I also would like a place with stuff to do since we have a teenager. Any ideas?

Florida:

Gulf side:
Naples
Ft Myers
Sanibel
Siesta Key
Clearwater (probably the best for a teen)




Atlantic side:
Cocoa Beach
Key West


now if Hawaii is on the table, go there

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Lots to do at PCB.

 

[katie111]

My tweens absolutely love Hilton Head but the water is more murky than clear. How about heading north to Cape Cod or Maine. The beaches in Maine are spectacular ad there are theme parks and such nearby.

 

[lucky978]

The beaches in Maine are gorgeous - although I wouldn't say that the water is clear.

 

[Dawnlight]

My vote also got to Cape Cod or Maine. The National Seashore in Cape Cod is so beautiful and there is plenty to do throughout the Cape.

 

[CaoilinnsMom]

pensacola has beautiful beaches. Not sure what they have for teens….

 

[TifffanyD]

Check out Seaside, Fl

 

[KimR]

Destin is beautiful with wonderful restaurants, but it is VERY crowded. My teens enjoy Clearwater, but despite the name, the water isn't as clear and pretty as it is in Destin.

 

[TifffanyD]

Oh and also second Sanibel island

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Outer Banks. Chincoteague.

 

[Luv2Run]

Outer Banks. Chincoteague.

I was just about to suggest the Outer Banks/Nags Head area of North Carolina. Rent a beach house, get yourself some oysters & blue crabs, and just go to town! You can even do horseback rides on the beach in Corolla. And Duck Donuts are the best!

 

[Bilberry]

I'll say Sanibel/ Captiva also! I'm biased though. I live on the island. There are many activities to do, and a couple beaches to visit. If anyone in the family enjoys fishing I sent this news of a big catch to my teen nephews yesterday.

Fla. man lands 552-pound goliath grouper in kayak

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story...05/27/florida-giant-grouper-sanibel/28027031/

 

[mckinley]

Thanks for all the ideas. Didn't realize that Maine beaches was good. I have a lot of looking to do.

 

[Dizlvr]

Thanks for all the ideas. Didn't realize that Maine beaches was good. I have a lot of looking to do.

OP, where are you coming from?
Maine beaches are nice, but some aren't so great and overall I don't think they are worth a very very long drive. Dh and I went to one that was so bad I don't even remember the name, the water was way too cold to go in, and the beach was really rocky.

I think Cape Cod has some of the most beautiful beaches in the New England/Northeast area. We love the Truro area because you can go to the bay or the National Seashore and you aren't far from P-Town. The only downside of The Cape is the summer traffic, it can be brutal.