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Beach Towns on Florida's East Coast

Every one of these has a town right behind the sand. Bring the friend who gets bored on a beach.

13 places · Florida Atlantic Coast

Must-see
Beaches
South BeachMust-see
It wears the crowds well

South Beach

Half the reason to come is the parade of skaters and joggers. The sand between 5th and 15th is free.

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Miami Beach, FL Miami
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Daytona BeachMust-see
Ferris wheel over the dunes

Daytona Beach

Drive onto the hard-packed sand and park at the water for $30 a day, or pay $20 at a county lot.

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Daytona Beach, FL Space Coast
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Fort Lauderdale BeachMust-see
Loud since the 1960s

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Lifeguards staff 20 towers along about three miles of beach every day of the year, and restaurants and bars line the promenade.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami
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Cocoa Beach Beaches

Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach, FL · Space CoastFree

On a clear evening, a rocket can arc up over the water from the pads just north.

Jacksonville Beach Beaches

Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach, FL · Northeast FloridaFree

Beginners surf the steady break under the pier. Weekend pier parking is $4 for two hours.

New Smyrna Beach Beaches

New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach, FL · Space Coast$

Cars come onto the beach at marked ramps such as 3rd Avenue and 27th Avenue, and the 10 mph limit is strictly enforced. The inlet at Smyrna Dunes shapes some of the most consistent surf in the region.

Vero Beach Beaches

Vero Beach

Vero Beach, FL · Treasure Coast

Gentle, lifeguarded surf, with Ocean Drive's shops and cafes a sandal's walk back.

Pompano Beach Beaches

Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach, FL · Palm BeachesFree

Fishing the pier costs $7. Its far end is shaped like a pompano, eye cutout and all.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beaches

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL · Palm Beaches$

Wade in from your towel and the first reef ledge is about 100 yards out. No boat needed.

Delray Beach Beaches

Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FL · Palm Beaches

Rent a cabana for the day. When you've had enough sun, Atlantic Avenue is a block back.

Hollywood Beach Beaches

Hollywood Beach

Hollywood, FL · MiamiFree

Park for $2 to $4.50 an hour and walk the 2.5-mile brick Broadwalk beside the sand.

St. Augustine Beach Beaches

St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach, FL · Northeast FloridaFree

On Wednesday mornings, 60-some market vendors set up beside the 1,300-foot pier.

Lake Worth Beach Beaches

Lake Worth Beach

Lake Worth Beach, FL · Palm Beaches

Sandbars off the pier make the most reliable surf in South Florida. Longboarders know it.

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