Quick Summary:

  • Southern Florida is famous for being home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches with stunning scenery and warm waters.
  • Some of Southern Florida’s best beaches are unknown to others outside of the region, while others are an adventure for visitors to reach.
  • Many are beaches that have yet to be overcrowded.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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2. Cayo Costa State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cayo Costa State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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3. Clam Pass Park

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Clam Pass Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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4. Dania Beach, Southern Florida

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Dania Beach, Southern Florida | Beaches in Southern Florida
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5. Deerfield Beach

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Deerfield Beach | Beaches in Southern Florida
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6. Delray Beach, Southern Florida

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Delray Beach, Southern Florida | Beaches in Southern Florida
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7. Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Fort Lauderdale Beach | Beaches in Southern Florida
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8. Hallandale Beach, Southern Florida

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Hallandale Beach, Southern Florida | Beaches in Southern Florida
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9. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

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Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge | Beaches in Southern Florida
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10. Hollywood Beach

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Hollywood Beach | Beaches in Southern Florida
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11. John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

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John U. Lloyd Beach State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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12. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Beaches in Southern Florida
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13. Lovers Key State Park

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Lovers Key State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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14. Oceanfront Park Beach

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Oceanfront Park Beach | Beaches in Southern Florida
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15. Pompano Beach

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Pompano Beach | Beaches in Southern Florida
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16. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

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St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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17. Tigertail Beach, Southern Florida

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Tigertail Beach, Southern Florida | Beaches in Southern Florida
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18. Captiva Island

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Captiva Island | Beaches in Southern Florida
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19. South Beach, Miami

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South Beach, Miami | Beaches in Southern Florida
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20. Siesta Key

Siesta Key | Beaches in Southern Florida
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21. Bahia Honda State Park

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Bahia Honda State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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22. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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23. Fort Zachary Taylor Beach

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Fort Zachary Taylor Beach | Beaches in Southern Florida
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24. Phil Foster Park

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Phil Foster Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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25. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park | Beaches in Southern Florida
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