Florida has no shortage of postcard-worthy shorelines, but Siesta Beach in Siesta Key keeps rising to the top of national rankings. Year after year, it earns praise from travel experts and beachgoers ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make reservations ahead of time to dine at any waterfront restaurant around sunset. Locals and visitors alike fill the tables fast and tend to linger until after the sun goes ...

Siesta Beach is always No. 1 in our hearts—and, as of 2025, it's also No. 42 on the list of World's 50 Best Beaches. The beloved beach—the only U.S. destination on the list—received high marks for its ...

Take a few steps on Siesta Key’s powder-soft shores, and you’ll instantly realize why it is considered one of Florida’s best beaches. The white quartz sand on this 8-mile barrier island is so smooth ...

The annual World’s 50 Best Beaches list was recently released, and only one U.S. beach made it on the report—and it's known for its gorgeous sand. There are beautiful beaches in every corner of the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: In addition to seeking sea shells during a walk on the beach, keep an eye out for fossilized sharks' teeth, which vary in size and blacken over time. – Susan B. Barnes If you're ...

We can’t say we’re surprised. Siesta Beach in Florida was crowned the No. 1 beach in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world on Tripadvisor’s 2025 “Best of the Best” list. Its powdery white sand, calm ...

Southern Living listed 20 Florida beaches that could pass for the Caribbean and — no passport is necessary. Locations include those from the Panhandle to Dry Tortugas State Park off South Florida.

Florida is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. From its warm climate and natural beauty to world-famous attractions and unique culture, the state offers a myriad of ...