I've Lived in Florida for 35 Years—These Are My Favorite Affordable Beach Vacations in the Sunshine State. A longtime local shares the best beach vacations in Florida without the high price tags.

Explore the protected dunes and undeveloped shoreline of St. George Island State Park, paddle the protected shores, or learn about the area’s history at Apalachicola Center for History, Culture ...

The park, the longest beachfront state park in Florida, covers about 2,000 acres (810 hectares) on the east end of the island, which is connected by a bridge to the mainland across Apalachicola Bay.

The bite was the first of the season at a New York State park beach and “hopefully the last,” George Gorman, a regional director for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ...

Another state park gem is Caladesi Island in Dunedin, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The Caladesi-Clearwater-St.Petersburg stretch is often grouped together when travellers think of Florida’s finest.

The undeveloped coastline is the perfect way to experience Florida's beauty in its most pristine form. The park is beautiful year-round and all day long, but if you're planning to take the Dune Ridge ...

Florida may look like one big sandbar, but its coastlines couldn’t be more distinct. With the second-most miles of coastline of any state in the nation, after Alaska, there are over 8,400 miles to ...

This fishing village between the Sebastian River and the Indian River Lagoon is a nature lover’s dream come true. Located on Florida’s east coast, Sebastian is a quieter alternative to nearby Vero ...

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, known locally as “The Amp,” is an outdoor venue nestled among heritage live oaks and towering ...

Imagine finding a place where your retirement dollars stretch like saltwater taffy, surrounded by majestic mountains, a walkable downtown with genuine historic character, and outdoor recreation that ...

Honeymoon Island State Park is open every day from 8 a.m. until sundown. Entrance to the park costs $8 per vehicle (or $4 for a single-occupancy vehicle). For more information about the park, head ...

Kayaking, surfing, shelling, swimming, and hiking are just some activities that Anastasia State Park offers. Click here to see the full list of top 10 beaches in Florida as voted by USA TODAY readers.