Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Florida
Florida has 8,875 listed water destinations, including beaches and lakes. Browse them by type below, with ratings, photos and directions for each.
🏖️Top Beaches in Florida
6 locations
4.8(26,415)Siesta Beach
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards.
4.7(11,261)Las Olas Beach
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores.
4.6(9,189)Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Mile-long beach near Downtown with wetlands, a boardwalk, hiking trails, picnic areas & concessions.
4.2(9,070)Smathers Beach
Public beach & a spring break destination with showers & volleyball, plus jet ski rentals.
4.8(8,589)Pensacola Beach
This public beach with white sand, a pier & lifeguards is a popular swimming & sunbathing spot.
4.7(8,397)Manatee Public Beach
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more.
🏞️Top Lakes in Florida
3 locations
4.8(6,061)Cranes Roost Park
Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events.
4.6(272)Lake Ivanhoe Park
Narrow, tree-lined lawn beside 125-acre Lake Ivanhoe, frequented by water skiers & fishermen.
4.8(149)Lake Eola Park Peninsula
Downtown park & green space for lakefront walking & jogging, plus swan boats & amphitheater shows.
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