Orlando Florida Beaches

A day at the beach is one of the most delightful experiences to enjoy traveling to Orlando, with beaches that are among the most popular in Central Florida.

Although a large number of Orlando beaches provide you with a family setting for adults and children alike, there are also a couple of unofficial nude beaches nearby: Apollo Beach and Playalinda Beach located about 45 minutes to the northeast.

However, the most popular are those where people can enjoy with family and friends hanging out or simply taking a break under the sun for some peace of mind.

Orlando beaches have lifeguards on duty from 10 am to 6 pm, although in some beaches the service begins and ends a half an hour earlier.

Many beaches have no-vehicle areas, but those open to cars and RV operate from 8 am to 7 pm, and there is a $5 charge or a seasonal $40 pass for driving on the beach.

There is no charge to pedestrians, people riding bikes, wheel chairs, or vehicles with handicap stickers. Because of the family nature of the beaches, rules are strictly enforced because visitors tend to believe that nudism is allowed in all of the Florida beaches.

The most famous Orlando's beach is Daytona Beach, a worldwide renowned tourist destination associated to the Nascar race. Daytona is located in the northeastern part of the city and includes beach ramps and restrooms. Driving on the beach is only allowed in certain sections.

Driving to the north of Daytona Beach, visitors can find a truly peaceful retreat away from the agitation of Daytona, Ormond Beach. Although this beach is infested with hotels and resort chains, there is always a spot for sunbathing away from the crowd.

Driving to the south of Daytona Beach, there is another popular beach with less visitors than the others, but a magnificent sandy coastline, the New Smyrna Beach, favorite spot of locals during weekends.

Bethune Beach is a sand stretch running to the south of New Smyrna Beach facing Florida's East Coast. Bethune Beach is part of the Volusia County beach within the deserted Canaveral National Seashore, one of the most picturesque destinations in Orlando.

Cocoa Beach is located nearby Cape Canaveral and is another of the popular Orlando beaches with great waves for surfing and mostly populated by college students and young people during spring break.

The Ponce Inlet offers beach driving and an excellent setting for deep-sea fishing, in addition to its historic lighthouse and many other exciting activities. 

Clearwater Beach is nearby Orlando, a city from which there are guided tours offering not only a day under the sun, but also a Dolphin Encounter Cruise to the Gulf of Mexico or a Sealife Safari Cruise in a boat ride directed by a marine biologist.

With a large number of theme parks, Orlando, Florida also offers theme beaches inside those parks, including Walt Disney World, Seaworld, MGM, and Universal Studios resorts, just to name a few.