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Best Florida Vacation Spots
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items Everyone knows Florida for something different! Whether it’s the west coast or the east coast, there’s something for everyone to go visit & see! Here you’ll find my favorite FL Vacation spots & it’s not just Disney World!
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Tampa Area
Orlando
Miami
Anna Maria Island
Sarasota
Key West
Tampa Area
I am bias because I go to these areas all the time so here’s some of my favorite weekend & day trips with things we did!
I’m obsessed with this area for date night! The cutest restaurants & food trucks with yard games! There’s even a restaurant & bowling alley!
Sparkman Wharf | Water Street Tampa | Tampa, Florida
I’ve been to 3 concerts here & all were amazing but even if you’re not into football catching a Bucs game is fun! They have a fun drinking area & go all out when they score! So take the vacation when your team or musician is in town!
Raymond James Stadium | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I’ve never been to a hockey game until the Lightnings were playing when we happened to be in Tampa! The stadium is so fun when they score & bolts light up! It’s so fun even if you don’t follow up with hockey!
Tampa Bay Lightning - Amalie Arena
Topgolf is so much fun as an add on to your vacation in St Pete! Great drinks & food too!
Topgolf St. Petersburg
This has all my favorite bars in downtown St Pete! They also do a lot of bar crawls so I went for the mimosa fest! Always good music & def a younger crowd!
A Local's Guide: 19 BEST Downtown St. Pete Bars
St Pete beach has beautiful sunsets! We stayed by treasure island!
St. Pete Beach, FL | Official Website
Me & my friends did a sunset boat cruise which was so pretty! We even saw dolphins! You can pick any cruise that catches your eye! Clearwater is such a beautiful beach with a lot of stuff to do!
Clearwater Beach
This was when we celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday on this dinner cruise! Such a fun vibe & a dance floor! We stayed in Clearwater at an airbnb linked below!
Calypso Queen - StarLite Cruises
Here’s the link to the cutest Duplex Airbnb we stayed in with the cutest yard! They even offer discounts for there water sports if you book!
Rental unit in Clearwater · ★4.79 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bath
We stay here to save money! It has a lazy River & volleyball nets with a Starbucks on cute!
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort
Orlando
I had to add Orlando you guys because it’s not FL without it. But we’re going to go over more things to do than just Disney!
Another fun sport to watch live!
Kia Center
I have another detailed list on some must do’s but everyone gets so fixated on Disney when shh but universals roller coasters are more fun & more affordable! Below I’ll link where we stayed!
Universal Orlando Resort - Your Adventure & Vacation ...
Endless summer has on site transportation if your going for the Universal experience but you can just stay there if you wanted a nice, affordable place to stay!
Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
If you have a big group of people this is a bougie way to do it! You can rent villas up to 8 beds or do stay at the hotel! On site has lots of cute restaurants & comedy shows with arcades along with pool access (villas have a private pool & h...
Home | Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels
Can’t make the perfect Orlando vacation without mentioning Disney world because it really is a nostalgic experience for all ages! Disney has 4 parks & 2 water parks! I’ve stayed on cite at the Polynesian & in the New Orleans hotel! I have ano...
Walt Disney World® Resort
We stay here to save money sometimes & love that there’s a lazy river! There’s also volleyball nets & a Starbucks on site!
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort
If you’re wanting a unique & sweet dining experience you gotta go here!
Sugar Factory Restaurant Orlando
Miami
I just started planning my Miami itinerary so you’re in luck if you were wanting to go soon!
Explore authentic & aesthetic restaurants along with cute bars!
Explore Downtown Miami and Brickell
Go visit the clubs! A lot require a charge to get in! Some over 100$ so be mindful when planning your trip
E11EVEN Miami Nightclub
If you love basketball, you have to go see the Miami heats!!
Miami HEAT Tickets
Sports fans can always catch a football game too!
2025 Miami Dolphins Schedule | FBSchedules.com
You can’t visit Florida & not have at least one beach day & stay for sunset!
Miami Beach, Florida
Anna Maria Island
My hometown beach now! I do have a locals guide on here you can check out with more details!
In Anna Maria it’s a speed limit of 25 mph so the best way to explore our little island is on a golf cart!!
Beach Bums: Bicycle Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Golf Cart Rental
Go to coquina for the best beach experience & bring stuff to grill because they have picnic tables with grills on site!
Coquina Beach - Manatee County
Bridge street has lots of cute restaurants & bars like the daiquiri deck with coffee shops like the black cat! Come early because parking is hard to find!
Bridge Street Bistro
One of my favorite restaurants in longboat key!
Shore Longboat Key
I actually serve here & love that it’s right on the beach! There’s also beach house & mar vista that are all owned by the same people!
Sandbar Seafood + Spirits
Pine Ave has cute coffee shops, boutiques & walk in restaurants like pizza social, popos & bbq places!
Go Shopping on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria Island
Sarasota
I live 20 minutes from Sarasota so I’m going to give you all my favorite bars & restaurants. Sarasota is for ALL ages!! Sometimes you’ll go out & it’s a young crowd other times it’s all older people!
Downtown Sarasota for bars is definitely a younger & more packed crowd on the weekends but it’s nice for all ages!
Downtown Sarasota's Best Bars
The best drinks & dinner spot!
Boca Restaurant in Winter Park & Sarasota – Fresh Seasonal ...
El Melvin’s is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants with the aesthetic & drinks!
El Melvin Cocina Mexicana |
We’re big O’s fans so if you’re a Marylander you need to come in March for spring training!
Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium - MLB.com
Siesta key is a beautiful but long beach you’ll hate the walk back from lol! But there’s a cute town with a beach club, restaurants & boutiques!
Siesta Key Florida - Things to Do & Attractions
Lido is probably one of my top 3 beaches! It’s absolutely stunning with a snack shack & bathrooms!
Lido Beach | Visit Sarasota County
Right by Lido beach! There’s tons of restaurants, boutiques, shopping, and arcade & desserts like macaroons with ice cream!
St. Armands Circle
Key West
Can’t think of Florida & not think of the Florida Keys! Did you know if you’re a local there’s a ferry you can take from Fort Myers area & it cuts your drive time in half! Anyway here’s my FL keys quick itinerary!
I think everyone should see key largo at least once!
Key Largo Florida - Things to Do & Attractions
Go explore key wests historic district & see the harbor!
Key West Historic Seaport
Go grab some food & Margs at Margaritaville!
Margaritaville
Check out any of the sunset cruises to see a beautiful sunset from a boat!
Key West Sunset Cruise Combo Packages
Another scenic outdoor activity with a bit of history on the home!
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
Snag a picture at southernmost point!
Facilities • Southernmost Point & Buoy - City of Key West
Check out an aquarium in key west!
Key West Aquarium
Destin
I have a whole Destin itinerary for you too! Including crab island with the cutest shops!
We are planning a trip here solely to do this!
Crab Island Destin TAILFI…
Enjoy tons of restaurants & shopping! Even a boardwalk!
Shopping in Destin-Fort Walton Beach | Boardwalks + ...
One of the prettiest beaches in FL!
Destin Beach
St Augustine
Christmas time is the BEST time to go! I’m obsessed with feeling like I’m inside a hallmark movie! I have another detailed list on here you have to check out if you’re planning a trip!
You have to check out nights of lights if you go during Christmas!
St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2024-25
The cutest martini bar, they don’t disappoint here!
The Tini Martini Bar
A history wax museum but one of the first ones around!
Potter's Wax Museum
Always a fun museum to go too!
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Men used to fight wars here now it’s a selfie spot 😭
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Such a fun spot to grab a bite & listen to live entertainment!
Prohibition Kitchen
Florida Springs
There’s many different springs all around & I’ll put them all here!
6$ vehicles admission is all you gotta pay to see this beautiful spring! Don’t be afraid of the gators!
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Another 6$ per vehicle charge! But same idea!
De Leon Springs State Park
People always forget how beautiful the springs are in Florida!
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park