Disney World located in Florida is near some great opportunities for a beach day. If you are willing to take a drive, enjoy some of Florida’s best beaches within 1-2 hours of Orlando.
5 Best Beaches Near Orlando:
1. Cocoa Beach
Located an hour southeast of Orlando, find Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is on Florida’s Space Coast. This is the closest beach to Disney World.
- Long list of offered Restaurants, there is something for everyone. Including Bars & Clubs.
- Offers Deep sea fishing and other tours & Cruises, golf and shopping.
- Area attractions include the Kennedy Space Center.
2. Daytona Beach
Next closest beach is Daytona Beach at just over an hour drive from Orlando, located 51 miles northeast of Orlando.
- Explore 23 miles of beach.
- Enjoy restaurants, golfing, shopping and more.
- Nearby Attraction: NASCAR, the Daytona International Speedway
- Walk the Daytona Beach Boardwalk.
3. Siesta Key
Siesta Key has 3 beaches along its 8 mile stretch: Siesta Beach, Crescent Beach and Turtle Beach. Known for its white sand. Located just over 2 hours from Orlando.
- Enjoy swimming of course, also snorkeling, fishing, boating, parasailing, kayaking and more.
- Nickname of “World’s Finest Whitest Sand”.
4. Clearwater Beach
Visit Clearwater Beach known for its white sands and clear gulf waters, it is 2 hours from Orlando.
- Visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and see Winter the Dolphin.
- Enjoy restaurants, shopping, recreation and more.
5. Treasure Island
Visit the beach at Treasure Island at 1 hour and 45 drive from Disney World in Orlando. This beach is best known for its sunsets with the nickname of “The Sunset Capital of Florida”.
- Local restaurants and bars to choose from.
- Walk the Treasure Island beach trail.
*Other Beaches at just over an hour drive from Disney World include: Canaveral National Seashore, Flagler Beach and New Smyrna Beach.
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