Which beach would you do?

[bazzanoid]

So, it looks like DW and I will be alone on our trip next year, so we're looking at branching out and doing a few new things.

So far, we're going to do a helicopter tour, a horseback safari, and spend a day out at the Wilderness Preserve. We figured on taking a trip to the beach as well... last time we went to Clearwater, loved it but the town was a disappointment.

As we're not the sort of people who can lay on a beach all day, we need to have a decent town at the beach or very nearby to provide something else to do on our day of relaxation.... any recommendations on which beach offers the best?

 

[katiec]

Clearwater for us anyday

Mid morning arrival, Cabana for DH as he burns v easily , little walk around midday to find lunch - subway just perfect! Warm calm water that you can just float on

3(ish) head down to Indian Rocks Beach for dinner at the original Crabby Bills.
It's only about 20 mis away from Clearwater but it's very different. V quiet open beach & great for a stroll before & after dinner

Hated Cocoa Beach, dirty, windy, cold water & dreadful facilities.

Daytona was ok - apart from the cars (& we didn't take our on the beach, obviously!!!) - doesn't stick in my kind so it was probably ok.

I have lived at the beach all my life, so I know my beaches

Katie x

 

[Booknut]

We love Anna Maria Island, its paradise

Next year we're spending 5 days there after a couple of weeks in the parks just to unwind but we've gone there for day trips too and it was a very relaxing day. They have a free trolley service so you can explore the island and they have a lovely pier, you can go fishing, nice restaurants too.

 

[bazzanoid]

Thanks for tips!!

Katie - i enjoyed clearwater but we really aren't laze around on the beach people - if we sit still on the sand for an hour it's classed as a long time for us lol. We'll rule out Cocoa and Daytona based on your thoughts...

...and having just googled Anna Maria Island, that's definitely a day trip that's just made it onto the calendar, unless someone can top it.....?

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[Netty]

we love St Pete beach! also johns pass is a must do! we went on a dolphin tour there too
http://www.johnspass.com/

 

[merlin307]

Fort Desoto National Park.....

Beach is gorgeous but you can also explore the fort area, or take a trip down the coast a bit to Fort Myers.....again the beaches are lovely and there's a nice touristy area for some much needed retail therapy and lunch.

 

[bazzanoid]

John's Pass looks good... thinking i might have to add that to the list and do an overnighter in the Tampa area!

 

[bazzanoid]

Fort Desoto also... gaaaahhhhh too many choices!!!! may end up doing all of them !