If you want to know the best of anything in a particular place, ask a local! Britt Reints of UpTake Orlando’s Getaway crew posted four of her favorite beaches in Florida.

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Remember when it was warm enough to go to the beach?

I’m trying to think warm thoughts today and picturing myself on some of my favorite Florida beaches.  Some of my favorites include:

1. St Pete Beach

This picture I took in October (when it was still plenty warm enough for the beach) is my wallpaper on my iPhone.

2. Navarre Beach

This picture was taken in September when I visited Navarre Beach for a press trip.  That pier is the longest pier in Florida and in the entire Gulf of Mexico.

3. New Smryna Beach

My kids and I have made a lot of memories on this beach and it’s where we spend most of our summer.

4. Shell Island

What’s not to love about a remote island that’s perfect for hunting sea shells?  You can get to Shell Island by boat from Clearwater.

Those are four of my favorite beaches in Florida, and most (with the exception of Navarre Beach) are just a short car ride from Orlando.  Navarre Beach is a very, very long car ride ride from Orlando.What are your favorite beaches to escape to in Florida?

What are your favorite beaches to escape to in Florida?

By Britt Reints

All images by Britt Reints