Top 5 Beaches Near Orlando

A Florida vacation may not always be a beach vacation, but even in the landlocked areas such as our hometown of Orlando, it can be, as everyone knows that no matter where you land in the Sunshine State, beaches are sure to be nearby. Tropical Villas Orlando knows that there are many other reasons you could have for visiting the theme park capital of the world, including relaxation, sunshine, and the opportunity to stay in our luxurious and sunny sanctuaries, but we would be remiss if we assumed that you aren’t also seeking that toes in the sand experience that elevates all vacations to the next level of wonderful. This guide to the five best beaches near Orlando will put you in the perfect state of mind for a road trip with amazing potential creating memories you will never forget.

Daytona Beach, 56.9 Miles from Orlando

Daytona Beach  is known for its annual stockcar race, the Daytona 500, and for being the site of an MTV reality show back in the 80s and 90s, but its most popular for being the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” a title it has claimed since the for over 100 years. You don’t have to take our word for the last one, though; you will be able to see and read for yourself as you drive into town eager to dip your toes in its waters, perhaps posing beneath the arch that greets you and proclaims this fact in bright red letters. Looking for a quieter, yet still magic beach experience? Daytona Beach Shores is known to NASCAR fans and residents as being more secluded and less likely to be crowded. (Unless you are visiting during the Daytona 500, of course!)

New Smyrna Beach, 56.6 Miles from Orlando

Famous for its white sand beaches, New Smyrna Beach is actually a popular surfer’s beach, providing ideal conditions to ride the waves as well as also offering a variety of surf schools for anyone who is interested. ADA accessible and home to a large number of lifeguard stations, boogie boarding, skim boarding, and paddleboarding are other water sports you may be interested in trying, if the surf thing doesn’t work for you. The town of New Smyrna Beach is home to multiple beaches and offers 17 miles of the most pristine coastline, so stunning and serene you will definitely want to make sure you bring a camera to capture the beauty of the area.

Al Weeks Senior, North Shore Park in Ormond, 63 Miles from Orlando

Located not far outside of Daytona Beach, Ormond is known as the birthplace of speed due to being where the first timed automobile race was held in 1903, and today, it is a popular beach town, loved by families who visit and the residents who make their home here. Offering ADA accessible facilities, picnic areas, and many lifeguard stations, parents who may feel cautious about letting their children swim in the waters of the sea can relax knowing that help is always near, should it be necessary. White sand beaches, just like in Daytona Beach provide a beautiful backdrop to any photos being taken and although it can get crowded during the tourist season, it is still worthy of a visit during your Florida road trip.

Bicentennial Park Beach in Ormond Beach, 70 miles from Orlando

One of life’s greatest pleasures is also one of its simplest ones, that of building sandcastles with your favorite tiny traveling partners, and the sand at Bicentennial Park Beach is the perfect consistency for making impressive sand sculptures. All you need for tools is water, sand, a bucket, some shovels, and to let your imagination run free. The park itself is a great place for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and more. There are also racquetball and shuffleboard courts at the park, so be sure to check them out if you can tear yourself away from the white sands that drew you here in the first place. (Or you could wait to enjoy the latter sports when you return to your Tropical Villas Orlando Florida sanctuary and just spend all your time in Ormond Beach at the beach.

Lighthouse Point Beach Park in Ponce Inlet, 75.8 Miles from Orlando

Lighthouse Point Beach Park is known for being a family friendly beach with calm waters, something that always relieves the mind of nervous mothers who worry about the safety of their little ones, and the large number of lifeguards in the area will soothe her even more. A popular beach for spotting dolphins and manatees, its observation tower lets visitors peer out over the sea, perhaps catching sight of more dolphins frolicking further out to sea, or to enjoy the sight of the sun sinking into the water, setting the sky on fire.

Come Home to Tropical Villas Orlando

All roads lead back to the comforts found in your Tropical Villas Orlando home sweet vacation home, so reserve your favorite for a vacation that you will wish never had to end.