beaches?

valerie_c · 07-27-2008

Well, there aren't any beaches in Orlando of course, but what about near by? Are there any good, not too crowded, beaches that anyone would recommend? Not really for swimming, but just for good walks and ocean views.

johnkimv · 07-27-2008

I think you have about an hour drive each way for a beach. Personally, I think the "beaches" at the Polynesian or Grand Floridian are the best in Orlando, especially in the evening!

Caseys Corner · 07-27-2008

We went to Coco beach once and wasnt impressed.

disneylovers5 · 07-27-2008

we went to daytona not crowded but it was like 2:00 in the morning.

tiki · 07-27-2008

I've only been to Clearwater (about 1 1/2 hrs) and loved it, we saw dolphins swimming in an inlet too.

timkelmom · 07-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Caseys Corner

We went to Coco beach once and wasnt impressed.

I'm surprised. I was going to recommend Coco Beach as it is the closest and usually very nice. Sorry you didn't like it.

dixie · 07-27-2008

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Originally Posted by valerie_c

Well, there aren't any beaches in Orlando of course, but what about near by? Are there any good, not too crowded, beaches that anyone would recommend? Not really for swimming, but just for good walks and ocean views.

Thanks for the post Valerie- my DD and I decided this year we would like a trip out to a beach for a change of scenery so this is a very useful post for me too!

brebre_51 · 07-27-2008

The only beaches I remember are too far to drive to: Ft. Pierce, Lake Worth (my favorite) & W. Palm Bch. But, I haven't to one of those beaches in years. Sorry, I couldn't help.

mickeysgirlz · 07-27-2008

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Originally Posted by tiki

I've only been to Clearwater (about 1 1/2 hrs) and loved it, we saw dolphins swimming in an inlet too.

Never been to the beach "up North" just down here in Palm Beach!

Here is a link to clearwater . . . looks nice!

Clearwater Beach Photo Gallery

DayDreamer · 07-27-2008

We really liked Daytona and Cocoa Beach; both are about an hour away. Driving on Daytona Beach was relly cool.

**WishUponAStar** · 07-27-2008

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Originally Posted by brebre_51

The only beaches I remember are too far to drive to: Ft. Pierce, Lake Worth (my favorite) & W. Palm Bch. But, I haven't to one of those beaches in years. Sorry, I couldn't help.

I lived in Lake Worth for 12 years! I was surprised to see it was your favorite I always thought it was kinda icky.

Do you remember the Gulfstream Hotel there or the popular restaurant "Benny's on the Beach?"

**WishUponAStar** · 07-27-2008

Oh, when I was younger we used to drive from Disney to Daytona and the beaches were really nice. It's still a little ways away but not too far of a drive.

mickeysgirlz · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I lived in Lake Worth for 12 years! I was surprised to see it was your favorite I always thought it was kinda icky.

Do you remember the Gulfstream Hotel there or the popular restaurant "Benny's on the Beach?"

It is Icky, and Benny's is still there, altho half of the pier was knocked down by one of the hurricanes. You need to turn left at the end of Lake Worth Rd and head about 2 mls into Palm Beach . . . their public beaches ROCK! They spent like Millions of dollars trucking in white sand after the hurricanes . . . really nice, guarded beach! IMHO!

dancing4disney · 07-28-2008

We once went to Flagler beach on the way home in May. It was deserted and really pretty. I think it is part of the state beaches. A couple of years ago we went to the Tampa area and visited Caladisi Island. You take a ferry ride out and we saw dolphins. The beach is also known to have beautiful shells.

brebre_51 · 07-28-2008

I was raised up not far from Lake Worth. We went to the beach alot. I lived there before the hurricane & tidal wave took out the entire beach! It, also, took out the first parking row in the parking lot. What is now the first row is actually the second. I remember when it was safe to go back there, walking to the drop off where the road & beach use to be & thinking what a deep drop off it was. It was like a giant shovel had reached down & taken it all away. Another hurricane took half of the pier away. They never rebuilt it out that far. The pier that is there now is only half of that pier. (If it hasn't been torn down & rebuilt altogether) It was a really nice beach back then. The Casino was there. It had 3 pools in it & a baby pool. The largest pool had diving boards. The pools were filled with the salty sea water. That is where I learned to swim. But, I haven't been back to that beach in years & years.

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valerie_c Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 9	beaches? Well, there aren't any beaches in Orlando of course, but what about near by? Are there any good, not too crowded, beaches that anyone would recommend? Not really for swimming, but just for good walks and ocean views.

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johnkimv Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 963	Re: beaches? I think you have about an hour drive each way for a beach. Personally, I think the "beaches" at the Polynesian or Grand Floridian are the best in Orlando, especially in the evening! __________________ Upcoming Trips: Fort Wilderness 12/10-12/13/2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Yeah!! Finally got a site at FW!! 18 days 3 hours 59 minutes

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brebre_51 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 739	Re: beaches? The only beaches I remember are too far to drive to: Ft. Pierce, Lake Worth (my favorite) & W. Palm Bch. But, I haven't to one of those beaches in years. Sorry, I couldn't help. __________________ Disneyland March 1963 Off property in summer of: 1978; 1980; 1983; 1985; 1988 Caribbean Resort-March 2002 All Star Movies-July 2004 Pop Century-May 2005 All Star Movies-Sept. 2007 Fort Wilderness Campground-January 2008 & October 2008 All Star Movies Dec 2008 New Orleans Riverside March 2009 *for my birthday!* October 2009 Ft. Wilderness Campground for DH birthday! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hubby's WDW Birthday Trip One down with many more to go!

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dancing4disney Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 586	Re: beaches? We once went to Flagler beach on the way home in May. It was deserted and really pretty. I think it is part of the state beaches. A couple of years ago we went to the Tampa area and visited Caladisi Island. You take a ferry ride out and we saw dolphins. The beach is also known to have beautiful shells.

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brebre_51 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 739	Re: beaches? I was raised up not far from Lake Worth. We went to the beach alot. I lived there before the hurricane & tidal wave took out the entire beach! It, also, took out the first parking row in the parking lot. What is now the first row is actually the second. I remember when it was safe to go back there, walking to the drop off where the road & beach use to be & thinking what a deep drop off it was. It was like a giant shovel had reached down & taken it all away. Another hurricane took half of the pier away. They never rebuilt it out that far. The pier that is there now is only half of that pier. (If it hasn't been torn down & rebuilt altogether) It was a really nice beach back then. The Casino was there. It had 3 pools in it & a baby pool. The largest pool had diving boards. The pools were filled with the salty sea water. That is where I learned to swim. But, I haven't been back to that beach in years & years. __________________ Disneyland March 1963 Off property in summer of: 1978; 1980; 1983; 1985; 1988 Caribbean Resort-March 2002 All Star Movies-July 2004 Pop Century-May 2005 All Star Movies-Sept. 2007 Fort Wilderness Campground-January 2008 & October 2008 All Star Movies Dec 2008 New Orleans Riverside March 2009 *for my birthday!* October 2009 Ft. Wilderness Campground for DH birthday! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hubby's WDW Birthday Trip One down with many more to go!

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