Visiting beaches?

[millmom]

Hi all,
I’m looking for advice here.
We have been to Orlando and done all the parks a few times now but never been to the coast. This summer we have flights to Miami. The plan is to drive to Orlando stopping off at the coast for 5 or so nights, have a week in Orlando and then travel back stopping again on the opposite coast.
We will have a car and would prefer an apartment for 3 adults saved my daughter is Coeliac so being able to store and prepare food is really important.
So recommendations for good places to stay, things to do and places to eat are very welcome.
Thanks

 

[mikehn]

Ft Lauderdale, Hollywood, Delray are some popular atlantic coast beaches north of Miami. I've vacationed at and enjoyed all three. Airbnbs and rentals are plentiful.

 

[hiroMYhero]

We stayed in Boca Raton on our way from Orlando to Miami and thought it was very nice. We had plans to visit Red Reef Park but a massive thunderstorm overhead altered our plans.

Disney’s Vero Beach is also nice.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Honeymoon beach near clearwater (tampa) is where the locals go.