Florida Beach Wedding Guide

He's proposed and you've accepted - now the work really begins. Having a beach theme wedding in an exotic location is a dream for many couples, but having the perfect destination wedding will require a great deal of planning to acheive the dream that you envision. We recommend that you do as much research and planning up front as possible to make your dream into a reality....read more at Janice's Lens on Sqidoo!

Florida offers some of the best beach vacation opportunities in the United States. There are over 220 beaches on Florida's Atlantic Coast, not to mention all of the beautiful beaches on Florida's Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys. Many of the best beaches in America can be found in Florida. In fact, Florida beaches consistently rank in the top 10 out of all the beaches in the United States. Just thinking about Florida, conjures up images of beautiful beaches, palm trees, and walking barefoot in the sand. While no two people can probably agree on the best Florida beach vacation, here are some Florida beaches that you should definitely consider for your next trip.

Amelia Island State Park

Located on Florida's Atlantic Coast, Amelia Island State Park is a short drive from Jacksonville, and occupies the southern tip of Amelia Island. This beach offers tremendous scenery, great surf fishing, beautiful beaches, and maritime forests. It is the only state park in Florida to offer horseback riding on the beach.

Anastasia State Park 

Anastasia State Park has four miles of pristine, white sandy beach. Popular activities at Anastasia include camping, fishing, swimming, beachcombing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking. If your family enjoys camping, a full-facility campground is located in a wooded area close to the beach. A convenient camp store and rental shop is also available on-site. Located on Florida's Atlantic Coast near St. Augustine, Florida.

Canaveral National Seashore

Situated on a barrier island along Florida's Atlantic Coast, Canaveral National Seashore offers 24 miles of beautiful beaches. Recreational activities include fishing, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, boating, camping, and hiking. Located between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville, Florida.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Located on Florida 's Atlantic Coast near Key Biscayne, this beach has been voted one of the top 10 beaches in America. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or relax and enjoy a picnic. Fishing, biking, and kayaking are other popular activities at Cape Florida. The park is home to a historic lighthouse. Tours are available and the view from the lighthouse is spectacular.

Are you looking for the best Florida beaches to visit? Florida beaches have consistently ranked as the top beaches in America. In fact, just thinking about Florida, conjures up images of beautiful, pristine beaches, with fluffy, white sand, and emerald or turquoise colored water. While no two people can probably agree on which Florida beach is the best, here are some of the ones that make our top list, on the Gulf of Mexico. So get ready to walk barefoot and feel the sand squeezing up between your toes, as you enjoy the surf crashing up on the beach.

Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi is clearly one of the best beaches in Florida. This state park is made up of natural islands along Florida's Gulf Coast, and offers beautiful, white sandy beaches. There is a 3 mile nature trail, a 108-slip marina, picnic pavilions, bathhouses, a playground, and park concessions. Located near Dunedin, Florida, the park is accessible only by private boat or ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park.

St. Andrews State Park 

St. Andrews is well known for its clean white sands and emerald green waters. It has over one and a half miles of beaches, and those interested in fishing will appreciate the two fishing piers, a jetty, and the boat ramp. A concession stand offers snacks and fishing amenities. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, along with hiking, bird-watching and other activities. Full-facility campsites are also available. Located near Panama City, Florida.

Grayton Beach State Park 

Grayton Beach offers sugar white beaches, cabins, and full-facility campgrounds, and has consistently ranked among the most beautiful beaches in America. Most of the park is ADA accessible. Activities include sunbathing, swimming, surf fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Plus, there are over 4 miles of trails for hikers and bicyclists to enjoy. Located near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

This park offers ten miles of white sandy beaches and over 240 species of birds for bird watchers. Enjoy sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, hiking and biking. For those who like to camp or stay overnight, there is a full-facility campground, and eight cabins on the bay. Located near Port St. Joe, Florida. This is just a few of the best FloridaGulf beaches. There are many more beaches in Florida to choose from, and there are some great Florida beaches over on the Atlantic Ocean. Make plans to take your family to the beach this summer, and relax in the sun, swim, or work on a sand castle together - you will be glad that you did. Have a great trip!