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1 Florida Beach Makes List Of Best White-Sand Beaches In The World

Author Marija
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Going to the beach is a favorite activity for many and if you’re a quest to find that beautiful white sugar sand, 1 Florida beach has made a list of the best white-sand beaches in the world.

Living in Fort Myers, my weekends usually consist of going to the beach. In the winter months, I’ll go for a walk and in the summer, I’ll lay my days away soaking up some sun in the sand. It’s one of the reasons I wanted to move to Florida. And not just anywhere, I knew I needed to be within a short drive to the beach. I’m lucky in that Fort Myers Beach is only about an 8 minute drive away and Sanibel is about 20, so there’s lots of options and I’m grateful for that everyday.

When I was growing up, my parents had a vacation home on Clearwater Beach, so after going multiple times each year, I got rather spoiled by the clear water and of course, the beautiful white sugar sand. And that beach has just made Travel + Leisure’s list of the best white-sand beaches in the world.

1 Florida Beach Makes List Of Best White-Sand Beaches In The World

You might not have a preference as far as what the sand looks and feels like, but there’s something about that white sugar sand that feels so good on your feet and it’s just so beautiful. That white sand is made of rocks and minerals that have been ground down over time. In fact, it’s so loved that they even have a whole festival to celebrate it each year in April called the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.

When you think of how many beaches there are around the world, getting named the best is a big deal. Lucky for us here in Southwest Florida, Clearwater Beach is only about a 3 hour drive up the coast. And it came in at #12 on Travel + Leisure’s list of the best white-sand beaches in the world.

Other Beaches That Made the List of the Best White-Sand Beaches in the World

Those that landed in the top 5 include:

  1. Angaga Island, South Ari Atoll- Maldives
  2. Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue- Seychelles
  3. Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town- South Africa
  4. Hyams Beach, Shoalhaven- Australia
  5. Luskentyre Beach, Harris- Scotland

To see the full list to make your best white-sand beach bucket list, click here

5 Florida Beaches Named the Best 'Secret Beaches' in America

  • Shell Key Preserve

    Shell Key Preserve, Florida is ranked No. 2 on the list. That’s amazing! What makes it stand out? According to Family Destinations Guide, “The beach is unspoiled and natural, with no development or buildings, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere.”

    Shell Key Preserve

    Shell Key Preserve is a jewel-in-the-rough that few people take the time to experience. A 1,828-acre archipelago at the mouth of Tampa Bay off Florida's Gulf Coast, Shell Key Preserve is frequented primarily by birds and other wildlife. For people to get there, they must take a boat to Shell Key, the biggest piece of dry land in the preserve.

  • Lovers Key State Park

    Lovers Key State Park is ranked No. 6 on the list. According to the official Florida State Parks website, the park “protects some of the most pristine barrier islands in Southwest Florida.” It also features “over two miles of sugar-sand beaches.”

    Lovers Key State Park

    Once a collection of secluded barrier islands reachable only by boat, Lovers Key, in recent years, has become a romantic destination for spectacular, beachside weddings.

  • Dry Tortugas National Park

    Dry Tortugas National Park is ranked No. 9 on the list. According to the park’s official website, “This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands.” It’s also accessible only by boat or seaplane.

    Dry Tortugas National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.

  • Boneyard Beach

    Boneyard Beach is ranked No. 10 on the list. According to the Florida State Parks website, it “is a favorite Jacksonville retreat and close-kept secret.” It also offers three miles of shoreline along the Nassau Sound.

    Boneyard Beach

    Escape the hustle of the city shore and explore a wilder side of Jacksonville at a one-of-a-kind beach at Big Talbot Island State Park.

  • Navarre Beach

    Navarre Beach is ranked No. 13 on the list. According to the Visit Florida website, “Navarre, a compact beach community found just east of Pensacola at the far northwestern tip of the state, beckons with 12 miles of pristine white shoreline.”

    Navarre Florida - Vacation Guide & Attractions in Navarre FL

    Nestled between Gulf Islands National Seashore and Navarre Beach County Park, the beach community of Navarre offers solitude and simplicity. Relaxation is the main attraction here.

  • Source

    This study comes from the Family Destination Guide. They surveyed 3,000 families in the United States to find the hidden beaches they most want to visit in summer 2023. Find the full list here.

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Marija is a morning show host on WXKB/B1039, midday host on WRXK/96KRock and night show host on WPBB/98.7 The Shark. She loves to write about food, travel, and things to do around the state of Florida.

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