One day at the beach????

[whitney6494]

The kids would like to do one day at the beach. I was wondering how far it is to the gulf coast or would this just be a total waste of a day. I wasn't sure where to post this. Also which beach would you go to?

 

[dmmichelle]

Hi there,

When we visited Disney in 2009 my parents drove up from New Smyrna Beach for a few days (they were there for two months). It was about an hour's drive I believe. It's not far from Daytona Beach but smaller and less crowded. They love the beach there and say it's a regular destination for "Disney" visitors that want a beach day. It has easy "public access" to the beach as well (so they tell me). Hope this helps!

 

[dejeffery]

When we were there we drove over to Clearwater, its about an hour and a half. It is so beautiful and is known for the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Plus when we went there we got al kinds of sea shells. I can't wait to go there again.

 

[Eliza32]

Clearwater or St Petes (or both!!) get my vote, and on the way back do a detour to drive across the Sunshine Skyway. Best dollar you'll ever spend!!!!

 

[sparkyboy]

Clearwater gets our family vote. Planning for a day in March to visit the beach

 

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

Personally, I like New Symrna Beach best. While Clearwater and St. Pete are beautiful the water is very warm in the summer, almost like taking a bath instead of a dip in the ocean because they are on the Gulf of Mexico side (west) but New Symrna is on the Atlantic (east) plus it is not as big of a draw as Daytona or Cleanwater or St. Pete's.

Just my thoughts.

 

[doclegler]

Clearwater, hands down! We have been to both coasts, and I was really umimpressed with the Atlantic. The gulf is white sands and clear water - just what we are always looking for.
The Clearwater Beach area has lots of great lodging, restaurants and shopping, not to mention a really fun pirate cruise! (Captain Memo's). It takes about 90 minutes to get to the coast and its such a beautiful drive! Lots to see and do.
Best of luck in your choice!!

 

[whitney6494]

Thanks guys!!! I've been to the Alantic side many times and didn't really care for it. I can't wait to try the Gulf side and since it will be in December Not sure if we'll be able to go swimming anyway. Hopefully we will. Can't wait!!!

 

[Disn3y]