There are so many beaches surrounding the state of Florida. With the number of lists of “best beaches,” there will be differences in each.
US News Travel created a list of the top #15 beaches in Florida. Of course, the Tampa Bay area has its share of well-known beaches. In the annual list by the respected Dr. Beach, there were two Florida beaches in his top 10 beaches in the U.S. Those two were St. George Island State Park in the panhandle and Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin.
As always, these lists are very subjective, so it will be different than other lists. Also, this list focuses only on Florida beaches.
Which of them are represented in the list from US News Travel?
#12 Clearwater Beach
Itโs another picture-PIERfect beach day at Clearwater Beach! โ๏ธ๐ด๐ #ClearwaterBeach https://t.co/5dztmaml7R
— St. Pete/Clearwater (@VSPC) May 4, 2022#10 Naples
We love our Tampa Bay area beaches, but we still have to send some love to Naples.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CY5JU_0MODp/#9 St. George Island
#8 Ft. Walton Beach
#5 Santa Rosa Beach
On the ‘Emerald Coast’ in the Florida Panhandle.
#4 Delray Beach
#3 Palm Beach
#2 Marco Island
On the Gulf coast just a few minutes from the Florida Everglades.
#1 Siesta Key
…and they clearly know it!
Tampa Bay's Top 10 Odd Attractions
1 Whimzeyland, Safety Harbor
Owned by a couple of artists, this Safety Harbor home has nearly everything covered with tile mosaics. Then there are the bowling balls, painted and decorating the property.
Put a little Whimzeyland in your life.
Posted by Whimzeyland on Wednesday, May 25, 20222. Dysfuntional Grace Art Co., Ybor City
Filled with natural and unnatural oddities, many you can actually purchase.
https://t.co/TLoNszXSlE pic.twitter.com/ASeoM5R98M
— DGArtCo (@DGArtCo) May 23, 20223. 3. Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg
Sunken Gardens has been open for over 100 years, and is St. Pete’s oldest roadside attraction. Get a visitors guide and explore the more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. Take lots of photos of the waterfalls and their flock of flamingos,
We're thankful to have been a place of peace and natural wonder throughout 2020. Here's to 2021! (P.S. We're open New Year's Day, so start if off right at St. Pete's very own tropical paradise.)๐๐ด๐บ
— SunkenGardens (@SunkenGardens) December 31, 2020
#2020 #sunkengardensstpete #floridagarden #stpete #botanicalgarden pic.twitter.com/X8S4k2DOkp4. Chihuly Collection, St. Petersburg
Glass art brought to its highest peak. Add to that, the drawings and limited edition prints. You can also purchase your new home decorations.
What a fun night!
— Chihuly Collection (@ChihulyStPete) June 29, 2021
Thank you to everyone who donated and purchased tickets to the Drag Queen Docent Tour. @MoreanArts Center and @stpetepride thank you for helping support two wonderful organizations that assist the #StPete community in many ways. pic.twitter.com/Gg16DBcn5K5. International Independent Showmen's Museum, Riverview
Learn the history, and mystery, of the traveling carnival.
Located near Tampa, the International Independent Showmenโs Museum showcases a world of wonderful carnival history and memories within its over 54,000-square-foot interior. ๐ช
— AuthenticFlorida.com ๐ด (@AuthenticFL) January 29, 2022
Learn more: https://t.co/HcOmkx6cv8#AuthenticFlorida #LoveFL #UnlockTampaBay #Circus #Carnival #Fair pic.twitter.com/9cbe1jLa0w6. Church by the Sea (The Chicken Church), Madeira Beach
Whether the design is intentional or an unfortunate result, the building is certainly memorable.
7. The Sea Hagg, Bradenton
As their sign reads, “Nauticals, Antiques, Curiosities.” It’s someplace you need to visit to find that special, one-of-a-kind treasure.
8. Ulele Fairyland Figures, Tampa
Originally on display at Lowry Park, the figures were acquired by Ulele (and Columbia Restaurant owner) Richard Gonzmart, who put them on display at his restaurant on the Hillsborough River.
Happy Hump(ty) Day! ๐ฅ
— Ulele (@Uleletampa) March 16, 2022
Wobble over to Ulele this week for a memorable meal with the whole family ๐ Our kidsโ menu pleases even the pickiest eaters and colorful fairytale inspired statues from the old Lowry Park Fairyland attraction decorate the property to inspire exploration. pic.twitter.com/6ud6WFJBSK9. Braden Castle Ruins, Bradenton
On land acquired by brothers Dr. Joseph Addison Braden and Hector Braden, a two-story manor, nicknamed ‘The Castle’ was built. The property fell to hard times, and much of the remaining structure has been grown over by the natural flora.
10. National Comedy Hall of Fame & Museum, Holiday
Get some laughs, and learn about some of your favorite comedians. Clearly, noplace screams “National Comedy Hall of Fame & Museum” like the town of Holiday, Florida!
Plan your visit now!
Posted by National Comedy Hall of Fame on Friday, January 29, 2021
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