The 12 Coasts in Florida

The Florida coasts offer everything from beaches with a vibrant nightlife to sparsely populated towns with pristine beaches.

Covers the most northwestern section of the Florida Panhandle, spanning from Pensacola Beach to Panama City Beach.

12

Emerald Coast

Named for its primarily undeveloped and sparsely populated coastline. Most famous community is St. George Island.

11

Forgotten Coast

Florida’s most extensive coast covers eight counties. Popular towns include Horseshoe Beach, Cedar Key and Crystal River.

10

Nature Coast

Florida’s western central shore. Well-known towns include St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Tampa, Sarasota, and Bradenton.

9

Sun Coast

Renowned for art, theater, and music, in places like Sarasota  and Venice.

8

Cultural Coast

The region comprises Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva.

7

Lee Island Coast

It is a magical place where the Everglades wetlands intersect the Gulf of Mexico, and mangrove forests touch the beach.

6

Paradise Coast

Runs along the state’s southeast shores on the Atlantic Ocean from Miami to Palm Beach.

5

Gold Coast

Runs along the state’s southeast shores on the Atlantic Ocean from Miami to Palm Beach.

4

Treasure Coast

Renowned for Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral.

3

Space Coast

The primary communities are New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, and Ormond Beach.

2

Fun Coast

The primary communities are New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, and Ormond Beach.

1

First Coast

Click below

For more on each coast, including location and things to do at each one,

click below for More articles like

SWIPE UP FOR OTHER TRAVEL GUIDES AROUND THE WORLD

GUIDE For Cruise To Alaska

Top Things To Do at Every National Park

25 BEST Beaches in the World