This Florida Beach Vacation is Amazing and Less Than $100
Florida is the perfect spot to enjoy a day, or night, at the beach. Now, one Florida beach vacation is being recognized as a very inexpensive summer beach vacation, and it’s still amazing. That’s great, because when cutting corners, you often lose quality. Not here. Experts are saying this Florida beach vacation spot is absolutely breathtaking, and it’s pretty cheap to experience. I’m in.
Florida Beach Vacation Applauded by Travel Experts
The travel experts at TravelandLeisure.com have put together a tally of the best beach vacations you can take for less than $100 a day. That’s a deal. They did the research to put together a roster of beach vacations that are both affordable and really great. “While we’ve excluded the cost of getting there, these trips take into account lodging, activities and food,” TravelandLeisure.com states. They also add that, “This list is for those traveling with a friend or partner so you can share lodging costs and eat in as much as possible.”
Before we get to Florida, one other inexpensive beach vacation that caught my eye is Waldport, Oregon. They say that this area is really pristine in the summertime. They say one of the best aspects of it is the Alsea River, which offers water everywhere, as well as Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site, which has lots of beautiful, sandy beach. This spot offers cheap lodging options, too. For lodging here, they recommend renting a tiny home for $47 a night when splitting the cost with someone else.
So, which Florida beach vacation was highlighted as one of the best for less than $100 a day? It’s Panama City Beach, Florida. They suggest that if you take the trip to Panama City, to visit St. Andrews State Park, “which runs along the water and offers that Florida beach vibe with white sand and lots of opportunities for swimming, surfing and snorkeling.” They also recommend booking one of the park’s glamping tents, which offer a queen-size bed and air conditioning. It’s like camping, but fancier. I like it. They project that your lodging costs will be around $80 a night if you split that cost with someone else. Also, a $7 per night fee for electricity is not included in the rate. The experts also say that a great spot for food that won’t break the bank is Shore Shack Pizza. They suggest spending $12 for a shared pizza. But what if you can eat the pizza all by yourself? Well, then just up your costs a little bit more.
Underrated Florida Beaches That Are Filled with Beauty
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach still has a good amount of damage from the hurricane, but Margaritaville is open, so you’ll find plenty to do there. Situated on Estero Island, Fort Myers Beach is one of the state’s most underrated beaches. At Fort Myers Beach, you’ll find beautiful, white-sand beaches and gorgeous sunsets.
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Sarasota
Make sure to visit Siesta Key here, as well as Sarasota Gay Beach and Crescent Beach. Just south of Tampa Bay, Sarasota is a lovely beach town that is especially popular during the holidays. You’ll find lots of local shopping opportunities here.
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St. George Island State Park
St. George Island State Park is located on a barrier island fronting the legendary Apalachicola Bay. It’s a great place to gaze at the stars. Note that starting March 1, 2025, the campground at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park will be closed for an expansion project.
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Santa Rosa Beach
If you head to Santa Rosa Beach and want to find some really special, and secret, beaches, try Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. This beach town is less crowded than most, which makes it a low-key getaway.
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Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach is located on a 40-mile barrier island, Pensacola Beach, and has beautiful, translucent waters. It’s a really small town, so it’s much less crowded than other beaches. It’s a hidden gem.
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Discover Your Own New Favorite
If you don’t want to go too far, do some digging and visit one of the closest beaches to you, that you haven’t visited yet. This is one of my favorite things to do. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite beach super close to home.
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