Here’s a complete itinerary for a road trip down the west beaches of Florida, with tips on how to make an ideal trip. Many tourists have chosen to discover Florida beaches in addition to Orlando and Miami, discovering the best of the sun state. Check here for tips, itineraries and how to get to know the most beautiful beaches in west Florida.
After reading this article, check out our tips about how to save a lot of money on your trip to Orlando and how to save a lot of money on your trip to Miami. They are the most accessed articles on our blog and will help you with all the trip planning. There are several unmissable tips that will save you A LOT of cash and set up your entire trip to Orlando or Miami.
The best ittinerary along the west beaches of Florida
The west coast of Florida is full of beautiful beaches, but let’s name the most famous and the ones we like the most. With a car, you can travel the entire coast very easily, stopping from time to time to visit the chosen cities. Starting a north-south itinerary on the west coast of Florida, we recommend going from Clearwater to the Everglades (or, if you prefer, to the Florida Keys). The direct route to Everglades is about 386 km (which, straight away, would take about 5h30). But with a car and a itinerary in hand, the idea is to do some stop, getting to know the cities in the route more deeply and sleeping in some of them.
In which Florida west beaches should I stop at?
The beach-to-beach itinerary we recommend starts in Clearwater, which has one of our favorite beaches in Florida. The city is the choice of many tourists who are in Orlando and want to visit a nearby beach, as it is near to Tampa. Our second stop on the tour is St. Petersburg, which has very white sand and blue waters.
After these two beaches, following the west coast of Florida, you will see a succession of beaches. Don’t miss a stop at Anna Maria Island, which is highly recommended. Besides, it’s worth stopping, even if quickly, in the ones you find most interesting, especially in Sarasota, which has several green areas, Fort Myers and Sanibel, which are more isolated and less known by tourists.
After a few hours on the road, you will arrive in Naples, which has been increasingly sought after by tourists. And finally, the last stop is Everglades, which is actually a national park, with small beaches with greener waters and in the middle of a lot of green area. It’s worth a visit if you like hiking and discovering small beaches within nature.
You can also choose whether or not to continue your route and go to Florida Keys. There are at least ten islands with wonderful beaches, in the Gulf of Mexico and close to the Bahamas. They are ideal for a really relaxing trip, and they are all connected by a huge road (which goes over the sea and promises one of the most beautiful views in the world). We highly recommend that you stop at the islands Islamorada, Key Largo, Big Pine and the famous Key West, among others mentioned in the article Florida Keys: The incredible islands south of Miami.
Florida west beaches travel tips
Without a doubt, the best way to visit Florida’s west coast beaches is with a car. Car rental companies in Florida have great prices, the roads are very good to drive, and tolls are not expensive (you can see more about them in our article Sunpass, tolls and express lanes in Miami and Orlando. And, if you want, for a few dollars more you can get a more luxury car, and have the experience of driving it on a trip along the Florida highways. See below how to rent your car in the most economical way possible:
Tips to make the most of your trip to Florida
Now that you’ve seen everything about the itinerary for a road trip down the west beaches of Florida, a great tip that makes the difference on your trip is to rent a car. Florida parks, beaches and outlets are very far apart, which is why the tourists always choose to rent a car there. With a car, you will be able to enjoy your trip even more, visiting everywhere and shopping with peace of mind. If you want, see our article how to find cheap car rentals in USA, where we give you all the information that you need to know about this subject, with tips about how to find unique prices using comparators. It ‘s much cheaper than people think, and it is worth it – you can even explore near cities by car!
How can I use my phone in Orlando and Miami?
Being able to use your cell phone on your trip is something extremely useful. With it working, you can search about all the spots, access the discount coupons and park apps, check the weather and even use the GPS, saving the rent of this equipment for the car. Besides, of course, being connected to the various social networks!
We have selected the best tips about how to use your phone in USA, where we indicate the cheapest way to use it all day long and anywhere in the entire country. With the mobile internet, you can search everything about the itinerary for a road trip down the west beaches of Florida!
Don’t forget about the Travel Insurance!
A very important tip is to have an International Travel Insurance before traveling to Florida. No one should travel without it, so you can avoid major problems abroad! It ends up being cheaper than people think, and in our article of International Travel Insurance for USA you check everything you need to know about it: which are the best insurance companies, and tips for hiring excellent coverage for a lower price, saving a lot.
Must-see articles from Orlando and Miami:
- Best things to do in Orlando: must-see places and sights in Orlando.
- Where to stay in Orlando: best areas to stay in Orlando.
- Orlando’s Best Parks: all the main parks in Orlando.
- Best things to do in Miami: must-see places and sights in Miami.
- Where to stay in Miami: best areas to stay in Miami.
