This one reminded me of the Gulf-side Florida beaches I visited as a kid—windy, wild, and wide open. The pier here is massive, and the boardwalk has excellent fish tacos.

Map Shows Florida Beaches Warned of Dangerous Ocean Conditions. Published Jun 04, 2025 at 1:44 PM EDT. By . Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis.

Where’s the best beach? FL Gulf Coast destination ranked No. 1 in US. Now, it makes World’s 50 Best Beaches list for top water, sand ‘pristine’ setting.

Where’s the best beach? FL Gulf Coast destination ranked No. 1 in US. Now, it makes World’s 50 Best Beaches list for top water, sand ‘pristine’ setting.