How to Find a Quiet Beach in Florida

The Florida Coast stretches over 800 miles. The Gulf of Mexico is on the western side. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east. Finding a quiet beach in Florida is not hard to do. Here are some quiet beaches to get you started.

Instructions

1. The northwest corner of Florida is home to Pensacola Beach. While there, seek out the area between Casino Beach and Quietwater Beach. You'll be able to find some quiet spaces along the Gulf of Mexico.

2. If you are along the Gulf of Mexico and searching for beaches that are quiet and secluded, consider the following beaches in the Apalachicola and Port St. Joe area. In particular, check out Mexico Beach and the beach at Indian Pass.

3. If you are in the area of Clearwater and St. Petersburg, your best bet for finding a quiet beach is to travel by boat to one of the island beaches at Anclote Key State Park or Shell Key.

4. Consider a trip to Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island or Cayo Costa Island State Preserve in the Fort Meyers area.

5. Looking for a quiet beach near Miami? Consider Surfside Beach or the North Shore Open Space.

6. Jupiter's beaches in the Palm Beach area along the Atlantic are often quiet. In addition to access points throughout the area, Dubois Park will give you the sense that you really are away from it all.

7. If you are traveling to the popular Cocoa Beach area and are looking for a quiet place to spend your time, consider the less developed beaches of the Canaveral National Seashore.

Tips & Warnings

• Most beaches are less crowded in the mornings and the evenings than they are in the afternoons.

• Weekdays are quieter than the weekends at all of the most popular beaches.

• If you are looking for a quiet beach, consider looking into the beaches where the locals go. These beaches will be less crowded than those that are tourist destinations.

• Beaches are often crowded during spring break.