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The 4 Best Beaches Around Orlando

by Jennifer Berry
Want to add a little bit of sand and sun to your Orlando holiday? Check out our pick for the best beaches that are less than an hour away!

Less than a 90-minute ride away from Orlando you’ll find a sandy paradise waiting to be discovered! Take a break from the parks and the shopping, and take a short ride to some of the best beaches around Orlando. Here’s our pick for the best four options. 

1. Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is one of the most popular beaches with the crowds. Just an hour away from Orlando, Cocoa Beach has everything you need to spend a day by the ocean. With delicious seafood restaurants, convenient supermarkets, great nightlife, and seasonal events, Cocoa Beach is fun for the whole family. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

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2. Daytona Beach

Everyone’s heard about Daytona Beach! Located just two hours away from Orlando, this is one of the few places that let you park up at the beach and spend your day lounging in the sun, catching some waves or playing games in the sand. Visit the newly renovated pier for a fun day out with the kids, and sneak in a visit to the famous water park that’s just a short walk from the beach! 

3. Jetty Park

Drive for just over an hour and you’ll find yourself in Jetty Park, a 35-acre spectacle for the whole family to enjoy. With its pristine beaches and blue waters. 

4. Canaveral National Seashore

The Canaveral National Seashore is an island off the south of Daytona Beach. It’ considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Visitors can check out the sights and spot marine turtles, manatees, hawks, snakes and some very unique birds. 

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