Perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway, try these Lonely Planet favorite beaches this fall:
• Best beach for watching sea turtles – Head to Melbourne Beach during nesting season (May-Oct.).
• Best shelling beach – Explore almost 400 species of shells on Sanibel Island.
• Best family beach – Lake Worth Beach is perfect for relaxed family fun and ice cream.
• Best party beach – Hollywood Beach has a fun party scene with a boardwalk, food, shops and evening concerts.
• Best dog beach – If you want to bring your furry friend, try the dog-friendly Jupiter Dog Beach.
Florida truly has a beach for everyone.
– Rebecca Hastings, The 100 Companies