Best beaches near Orlando?

[mshanson3121]

I've heard of Cocoa Beach. Any others within a 1 hour drive? Which ones do you consider best for families/most relaxing?

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

We've done both Cocoa and Daytona. Great times at both, but Daytona was our preference.

Cocoa was quieter, Daytona was more commercial (amusements/restaurants/shops on the beach).

Cocoa has the most amazing Ron Jons Surf Shop.

Multiple tolls en route to Cocoa, none to Daytona. Similar travel time to each.

 

[scoobydooby]

Is it easy to park at Coco Beach?

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Is it easy to park at Coco Beach?

It was easy and free at Lori Wilson Park. There were washrooms/change rooms just off the parking area. The beach was just a short stroll from there.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Cocoa Beach:

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Daytona Beach:

 

[staceyrhood]

We LOVE Jetty Park at port canaveral. It is a very nice and clean beach, never over crowded. And as a bonus you can watch the cruise ships leave. As a local Ive been to cocoa once and Daytona once, that was enough for me. It is $15 at jetty for a car to get in and park for the day, very nice snack bar and bathrooms too.

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

Cocoa Beach.

 

[flav]

The pictures are great!

Can you recommend some resorts with kitchen in Daytona Beach? We (2AD and 2DD aged 8 and 10) would like to stay there for about 10 days before going to Disney.

 

[greenclan67]

We are staying at Jetty Park area. Holiday inn club Cape Canaveral. Looking forward to.it.

 

[grantclaire]

Been to Jetty Park, can watch ships leave port! Cocoa Beach was fun. Never been to Daytona. Nice pictures Gina!