Pinellas County Beach Among Best On Dr. Beach’s Annual List
Dr. Beach releases a new list each year around Memorial Day weekend of the nations best beaches. For 2023, two Florida beaches were in his top 10, one of which can be found in Pinellas County.
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University is known as Dr. Beach. He has been compiling a list of the top 10 beaches since 1989. He developed a list of criteria and his list as become one of the most highly sought out by beach goers AND beach towns.
Dr. Beach released his 2023 list as Memorial Day approaches. The top beach for 2023 is St. George Island State Park, just east of Apalachicola. However, another beach on the list is Caladesi Island State Park, near Dunedin and Clearwater, which ranked #4.
Caladesi Island State Park can be reached by ferry or by private boats most easily from Honeymood Island. Dr. Beach noted its soft quartz sand, the boardwalks and the kayak/canoe trails through mangroves. The island is a bird sanctuary, so you can keep an eye out for seasonal visiting birds, shorebirds, brown pelicans, herons, egrets and other Florida birds. There is also an inland trail through a pine forest.
Last year, Caladesi Island State Park was ranked #2, so it continues to be among the top spots on Dr. Beach’s list.
[Source: Dr. Beach/
5 Florida Beaches Named the Best 'Secret Beaches' in America
Summer is here, and it’s going to be hot, as always, in Florida. Florida beaches are very popular and fun. But, they can also get crowded. Thankfully, there are some “secret” beaches that are kind of more difficult to find.
If you’re looking for some “secret” places to get your beach on in Florida, the crew at Family Destinations Guide has done the research to find you those spots. “We surveyed 3,000 families in the United States to determine the hidden beaches they most want to visit in summer 2023,” they state in the study.
As it turns out, Florida has four of the top 10 “secret beaches” in America, according to this study. That means they shouldn’t be too overcrowded. That’s a great thing.
If you’re wondering about Family Destinations Guide, they regularly feature “reviews of hotels, resorts, destinations, and attractions your whole family will love. In addition, the site is filled with ideas that will help you plan your next trip. From family trips with infants and children, to excursions with teens and older kids, Family Destinations Guide gives you detailed advice for traveling with kids of all ages.” Even if you don’t have kids, their content can be useful. For example, these secret beaches can be fun to visit no matter your age. Read on for four Florida spots that made the top 10 of the list and one extra. Find the full list here.
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