25 Beach Towns In Florida To Visit For Year-Round Sunny Weather & Clear Water

Summer vacation is mostly over across the U.S., with kids already headed back to school. So, now is the perfect time to start planning next year's beach vacation.

Travellers were busy during summer 2023. On Memorial Day weekend — largely considered the unofficial start of summer — the Transportation Security Administration screened 9.8 million people, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Trips abroad spiked in popularity as people made up for time lost during pandemic-era travel restrictions.

However, as inflation made travel more expensive, budget-conscious travellers cut costs by driving to their destinations and staying stateside. During the July 4th holiday, AAA projected 43.2 million people would travel by car — a new record.

Beach destinations were popular this year, according to a survey from vacation-rental platform Vacasa, and outdoor recreation remains a top priority. Not only are beaches a great place to unwind and create family bonding moments, but they also boost people's mental health.

So what makes a good beach town? Access to a beach, of course, but also plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained, warm weather, and a long beach season — the average number of days beaches are open for swimming.

Stacker determined rankings by several factors, giving the most weight to the number of beaches within a quarter mile of a city or town and the total shoreline of those beaches. Weather patterns and the duration of each beach's swim season affect beach town scores. The ranking also takes into account the prevalence of beach-related businesses, unemployment rates, and median home prices.

Here are the top 25 beach towns in Florida to visit anytime of year: