{"id":62467,"date":"2017-07-24T12:43:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T17:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=62467"},"modified":"2017-09-25T14:25:21","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T19:25:21","slug":"if-youre-not-visiting-north-floridas-beaches-youre-missing-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/if-youre-not-visiting-north-floridas-beaches-youre-missing-out\/","title":{"rendered":"If you&#8217;re not visiting North Florida&#8217;s beaches, you&#8217;re missing out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Arguably, Florida has the best beaches in the U.S. with most sunshine seekers heading south for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Miami-Hotels.d178286.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miami<\/a>\u2019s sceney people watching or for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/how-to-celebrate-national-seashell-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Florida\u2019s awesome shelling<\/a>. But if it\u2019s pure beach time you\u2019re after, these are the Florida beaches where you should pitch a sand chair and umbrella. Don\u2019t forget the sunscreen!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/7-beaches-floridians-dont-want-you-to-know-about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 7 Florida beaches locals want to keep secret<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62470\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62470\" class=\"wp-image-62470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30-king-600x346.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30-king-600x346.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30-king-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30-king-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30-king-589x340.jpg 589w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/30-king.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-62470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of One Ocean Resort &amp; Spa<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Atlantic-Beach-Hotels.d6588.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic Beach<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Just outside of Jacksonville, this beautiful, pristine beach is a favorite of the locals for its wide, powdery sand. It\u2019s a big kite surfing destination but thanks to its residential pockets with private beaches, it\u2019s also very tranquil.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Jacksonville-Hotels-One-Ocean-Resort-Spa.h49608.Hotel-Information\"><span class=\"s2\">One Ocean Resort<\/span><\/a> is a luxury resort that prides itself on &#8220;intuitive service\u201d by providing guests their own private concierge, or as they call them, docents. Just as a docent in a museum is required to have broad knowledge of art, docents at One Ocean Resort get to know each guest\u2019s individual tastes in order to provide world-class, personalized service.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> If you\u2019re not adventurous enough to try kite surfing, this beach has some of Florida\u2019s best body surfing thanks to its great waves. You won\u2019t need to go far to explore the village center of Atlantic Beach with its kitschy shops and eclectic cafes, not to mention a few beachfront bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62469\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62469\" class=\"wp-image-62469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SeaglassExterior-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SeaglassExterior-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SeaglassExterior-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SeaglassExterior-2-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SeaglassExterior-2-454x340.jpg 454w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-62469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Omni Amelia Island Plantation<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Amelia-Island-Hotels.d10814.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amelia Island<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On the northernmost edge of the state (just after crossing the Georgia border) is Amelia Island, a sub-tropical paradise with 13 miles of pristine white sand beaches. You won\u2019t find a bevy of high-rise hotels in this destination as it\u2019s a sleepy little beach town but it\u2019s a destination filled with charm and relaxation.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Jacksonville-Hotels-Omni-Amelia-Island-Plantation-Resort.h2357746.Hotel-Information\"><span class=\"s2\">Omni Amelia Island Plantation<\/span><\/a> is a family-friendly resort with something for everyone. You won\u2019t feel the need to leave this self-contained property as it\u2019s brimming with activities, restaurants and sports. The hotel includes 404 oceanview guest rooms but you\u2019ll most likely be spending most of your time outdoors at the 10,000-square-foot family friendly pool, with a splash park and water playground. With North Florida\u2019s largest pool deck, the complex also include an adults-only infinity edge pool, hot tubs and fire pits.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/park\/Fort-Clinch\"><span class=\"s2\">Fort Clinch State Park<\/span><\/a> along the beach is great for hiking, shelling and hunting for shark teeth, as well as spotting local wildlife along the nature trail. Meander through Fernandina Beach, an old fishing port with a quaint main street shopping village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> You&#8217;re also missing out if you&#8217;re not earning rewards on every trip\u2014join Orbitz Rewards today!<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63280\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pont-Vedra-Beach_Florida_travel.jpg\" alt=\"Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pont-Vedra-Beach_Florida_travel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pont-Vedra-Beach_Florida_travel-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pont-Vedra-Beach_Florida_travel-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pont-Vedra-Beach_Florida_travel-600x434.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pont-Vedra-Beach_Florida_travel-470x340.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Ponte-Vedra-Beach-Hotels.d10018.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Ponte Vedra Beach<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re looking for a bit more luxury on the beach, this is where you\u2019ll find it. Ponte Vedra is famous for its golf (and celebrity golfers), but it\u2019s also a quiet residential enclave with one of the state\u2019s most pristine, uncrowded beaches since much of it is private.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Jacksonville-Hotels-Ponte-Vedra-Inn-Club.h903879.Hotel-Information?chkin=7%2F6%2F2017&amp;chkout=7%2F12%2F2017&amp;rm1=a1&amp;regionId=10018&amp;hwrqCacheKey=5e07a63b-92e6-4dc9-be01-b4046190bc15HWRQ1498671047251&amp;vip=false&amp;c=ce3cc40a-02f9-45d8-8f6c-6a1173f4a8b1&amp;&amp;exp_dp=322&amp;exp_ts=1498671048524&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;exp_pg=HSR\"><span class=\"s2\">Ponte Vedra Inn &amp; Spa<\/span><\/a> is a AAA Five-Diamond luxury oceanfront resort with a much touted spa and golf course, in addition to plenty of children\u2019s activities. The beach itself is private and unspoiled and shark\u2019s teeth are plentiful.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> If golf doesn\u2019t suit your fancy, this glamorous resort town has some of North Florida\u2019s best shopping and fine dining. Rent a beach cruiser and explore the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gtmnerr.org\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve<\/span><\/a> with its interconnected habitats from the ocean to the forests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/how-to-celebrate-national-seashell-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> How to go shelling in coastal Florida<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62471\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62471\" class=\"wp-image-62471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CM_LOBBY-1024x681-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CM_LOBBY-1024x681-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CM_LOBBY-1024x681-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CM_LOBBY-1024x681-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CM_LOBBY-1024x681-511x340.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CM_LOBBY-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-62471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Casa Monica Resort &amp; Spa<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Anastasia-State-Park-Hotels.0-l6069653-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Anastasia Island<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Not only will you be in the oldest city in the United States, but this barrier island is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/park\/anastasia\"><span class=\"s2\">Anastasia State Park<\/span><\/a>. The beach is protected by the tidal marshes so the water is calm, making it the perfect spot to sit at the water\u2019s edge and get your feet wet.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> Head a bit south and stay in one of the many oceanfront hotels in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Hotel-Search?#&amp;destination=St.%20Augustine%20Beach%2C%20St.%20Augustine%2C%20Florida&amp;startDate=07\/06\/2017&amp;endDate=07\/12\/2017&amp;regionId=6063024&amp;latLong=29.820265,-81.264775&amp;adults=1\"><span class=\"s2\">St. Augustine Beach<\/span><\/a> or opt for the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/St-Augustine-Hotels-Casa-Monica-Resort-Spa.h329630.Hotel-Information?chkin=7%2F6%2F2017&amp;chkout=7%2F12%2F2017&amp;rm1=a1&amp;regionId=0&amp;hwrqCacheKey=5e07a63b-92e6-4dc9-be01-b4046190bc15HWRQ1498669236649&amp;vip=false&amp;c=0829c5d6-5396-4539-9ff9-52e19da55fff&amp;&amp;exp_dp=250.68&amp;exp_ts=1498669237631&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;exp_pg=HSR\"><span class=\"s2\">Casa Monica Resort &amp; Spa<\/span><\/a> in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine, a Mediterranean revival-style building with luxury rooms and suites.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> As the first U.S. settlement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/search?location=St.%20Augustine%2C%20Florida&amp;startDate=07\/06\/2017&amp;endDate=07\/12\/2017&amp;rid=6047864&amp;regionType=MULTICITY&amp;latLong=29.892811,-81.420790\"><span class=\"s2\">St. Augustine<\/span><\/a> is filled with historic sites and attractions including the famous Fountain of Youth. Much of the historic district is walkable, although the old trolleys and horse-drawn carriages are a great way to explore the town.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63282\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63282\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Smyrna-Beach_Florida_travel.jpg\" alt=\"New Smyrna Beach, Florida\" width=\"800\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Smyrna-Beach_Florida_travel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Smyrna-Beach_Florida_travel-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Smyrna-Beach_Florida_travel-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Smyrna-Beach_Florida_travel-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/New-Smyrna-Beach_Florida_travel-720x330.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-63282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Smyrna Beach, Florida<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/New-Smyrna-Beach-Daytona-Beach-Hotels.0-n6063087-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>New Smyrna Beach<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A bit further south, just past the Spring Break haven of Daytona Beach is New Smyrna Beach. If Daytona is party central, NSB, as the locals call it, is party light. Most visitors come for its sand and surf, as the beach is one of the few left where you can drive your car right up to the water\u2019s edge. It\u2019s a big family vacation destination with plenty of water sport options to keep the kids busy.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> You\u2019ll find plenty of hotels and privately-owned for-rent condos along the beach. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Ocean-Trillium-Suites.h3633079.Hotel-Information?chkin=7%2F6%2F2017&amp;chkout=7%2F12%2F2017&amp;rm1=a1&amp;regionId=6063087&amp;hwrqCacheKey=5e07a63b-92e6-4dc9-be01-b4046190bc15HWRQ1498669557526&amp;vip=false&amp;c=ff00bc26-4565-42a7-856d-919d9c4c59db&amp;&amp;exp_dp=160.07&amp;exp_ts=1498669558773&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;exp_pg=HSR\"><span class=\"s2\">Ocean Trillium Suites<\/span><\/a> is a great centrally-located condo resort with kitchens and oceanview balconies and plenty of amenities.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> NSB is a popular sport-fishing destination, but it\u2019s also one of Florida\u2019s top surfing destinations. The nearby inlet is a great place to launch a kayak and paddle alongside the manatees. Just a short drive away, the quaint village of Sanford has a number of art galleries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/g\/lc\/traveldeals-free-flight-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FFF-blog-banner-720x120.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span 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