10 Best Beaches In Florida To Visit In May 2024

The Sunshine State, which has 1,200 miles of coastline, is a popular year-round tourism destination for tourists of all stripes.

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To determine which Florida beaches are the best, U.S. News considered reader votes in addition to attributes like convenience, ambience, and aesthetic appeal.

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Clearwater Beach

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Siesta Key

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Cocoa Beach

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Fort Lauderdale

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Miami Beach

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Captiva Island

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Juno Beach

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Key West

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Fort Myers Beach

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Amelia Island

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