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East Coast Beaches - Lakes and Natural Springs
Fun in the sun at Central Florida's East Coast Beaches. Only about an hour to get to for day of fun. Locally there are lakes and state parks with natural springs.
Favorite Things to do at the Beach
What are some of your favorite things to do at the beach? East Coast Beaches and West Coast Beaches what is there to do at the beach?
Things to do at the Beach
Nothing beats a day at the beach. An inexpensive, fun day for the family, a great place for friends to hang out, or someplace to go by yourself, enjoy the sun and read a good book. Here in Central Florida, we are fortunate to have several options when it comes to beaches.
Orlando Area Beaches
What are the closest beaches to the Orlando area? Which beaches to locals in Orlando go to? Here is a preview of Central Florida's East Coast Beaches. Some of the best Florida beaches.
Clothing Optional?
There are 2 'unofficial' nude beaches in the Orlando, Central Florida area. Both clothing optional beaches are on Florida's East Coast. One is Apollo Beach which is just South of the Canaveral national Seashore Visitor Information Center, the other is Playalinda Beach which is just North of the Kennedy Space Center.
Beach Cams
Check out the day's conditions at the beach, without ever leaving your house.
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, just about a one hour drive from Orlando is listed as a National Historic Monument. As one of Daytona Beach's attractions, learn more about Florida's history from the Lighthouse at Ponce Inlet.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Florida as it was seen by the Timucuan Indians. The Wekiwa Springs State Park is 7000 acres of nature paths, wildlife and a natural spring.
East Coast Beaches - Maps and Directions
Orlando area's East Coast Beaches include New Smyrna Beach, Merritt Island, Bethune Beach, Apollo Beach, Playalinda Beach and Mosquito Lagoon. Listing of maps and directions to these beaches.
