Northern Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Northern Florida
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Where to stay in Northern Florida

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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

Rosemary Beach
Seaside showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West.

Seaside
Fort Walton Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

Seagrove Beach

Seagrove Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Seaside Beach or Seagrove Beach West.

Seagrove Beach
Grayton Beach State Park featuring a sandy beach

Watercolor

While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West.

Watercolor
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Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Seacrest
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Grayton Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grayton Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach.

Grayton Beach
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL
The price is NZ$222 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$222
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (4,833 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was super good!!! The facilities super nice and the bars are amazing, bartenders hands down to them super good service. I had a great experience"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,712 reviews)
"It is one of the older smaller hotels, it was basic not real fancy and that’s why I like it easy beach access you don’t have 30 floors to climb up or down on an elevator and wait."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is NZ$364 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$364
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,735 reviews)
"We have enjoyed this property on multiple occasions. It is an older property, however staff do a great job and the property is clean. It is right on the beach. There are tons of dining options and bars on property. The pools are great also. During the summer they have activities for the kids regularly. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,782 reviews)
"Convenient and lots of shoppikg"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Club Destin Condos

Club Destin Condos

2.5 out of 5
1085 US-98, Destin, FL
Stay at this apartment in Destin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
"Awesome spot close to everything clean and loved indoor and outdoor pool."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Club Destin Condos
Extended Stay

Extended Stay

2.5 out of 5
6950 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Pensacola. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Splash City Adventures and Marcus Pointe ...
4.2/10 (308 reviews)
Bed bugs
"My room had bed bugs"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway

Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard racing fan, this speedway is the go-to destination for adrenaline-filled entertainment.

Daytona International Speedway
Navarre Beach

Navarre Beach

Head over to Navarre Beach, a favourite beach in Navarre to enjoy the surf and sand, along with fishing. Wander the seaside or discover the sunsets in this relaxing area.

Navarre Beach
Florida State University

Florida State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Florida State University, a top university in Tallahassee. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Florida State University
University of Florida

University of Florida

Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

University of Florida
Mayo Clinic Florida

Mayo Clinic Florida

If Mayo Clinic Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.

Mayo Clinic Florida
Destin Beaches

Destin Beaches

Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Destin Beaches, a popular beach in Destin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Destin Beaches

Activities

Dolphin and Sightseeing Tiki Cruise

Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included

NZ$108
per adult
Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

NZ$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Fort Myers Beach: Adults only BYOB Tiki Pub Daytime Cruise

Fort Myers Beach: Adults only BYOB Tiki Pub Daytime Cruise

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fort Myers Beach: Adults only BYOB Tiki Pub Daytime Cruise
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach

Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach

NZ$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise

Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise

NZ$98
per adult
Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise
Copacetic Day Sail

Copacetic Day Sail

NZ$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Copacetic Day Sail
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Cities near Northern Florida

Friendship Park which includes skyline, a fountain and night scenes

Jacksonville

Fort Walton Beach which includes a sunset, a sandy beach and a hotel

Fort Walton Beach

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach

Fort Walton Beach - Destin featuring a sunset and general coastal views

Destin