Northern Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A view of the karst window from inside the Devil's Den Spring. The cave has an underwater spring that stays at 72 degrees year round. You can snorkel or scuba dive inside. So far this has been my favorite experience in Florida!
The Pearl Hotel in beautiful Rosemary Beach, FL. Walking along the cobblestone streets you almost feel like you are in a European city. But the Gulf of Mexico is only steps away! #30a #rosemarybeach #florida #architecture
One of the famous glass bottom boats in Silver Springs State Park (Ocala, FL) floats by on the crystal clear water of the Silver River. If you visit Silver Springs, you must take one of these boat rides. In addition to seeing the underwater springs, we also saw manatees, alligators, turtles, monkeys, and birds on our 90 minute tour. #silversprings #florida
You will not find many waterfalls in Florida. I discovered Falling Creek Falls early one morning near Lake City. Take a quick detour from I-10 to see a root-beer-colored cascade, which plummets more than 10 feet over a deep lip of limestone and flows away over limestone boulders at the bottom of a ravine. Falling Creek Falls was the site of the first settlement in this area, and a short boardwalk trail offers easy access to this scenic view.
Visiting the manatees at Three Sisters Springs. The water is stunning and you can even snorkel with them. The manatees come to the springs in the winter since the water temperature stays at 74 degrees.

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 Alys Beach or Rosemary Beach.

Rosemary Beach
R3YH4J Vacation townhomes, Seacrest Beach, Florida, USA

Seacrest

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

Seacrest
Seagrove Beach

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 East.

Seagrove Beach
Seaside

Seaside

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

Seaside
Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beach Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island
Watercolor

Watercolor

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

Watercolor
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$438 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$438
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,989 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff and great beach, but won’t be staying here again. Room wasn’t ready until more than an hour after check-in, trash left in hallways for at least two days, balcony door didn’t lock (and, on the 2nd floor, was accessible from other rooms), previous occupant’s dirty towels ...

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is NZ$331 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$331
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,781 reviews)
Loved it

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
 The Pensacola Beach Resort

The Pensacola Beach Resort

4 out of 5
165 Fort Pickens Road Pensacola Beach FL
The price is NZ$478 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$478
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,929 reviews)
The hotel was good overall. We could not change the thermostat in the room. It was not a standard thermostat. We called the front desk for help but no answer.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

The Pensacola Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Club Destin Condos

Club Destin Condos

2.5 out of 5
1085 US-98 Destin FL
Stay at this apartment in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (890 reviews)
No breakfast, pool was cold,bed was not the best, tv way too small

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Club Destin Condos
The Maverick Resort

The Maverick Resort

3 out of 5
485 S Atlantic Ave Ormond Beach FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Ormond Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Daytona Beach Bandshell and Daytona Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (391 reviews)
Good beach view and pool. Staff were not accommodating. Check in person was very rude. There were no pots, pans, toaster or hairdryer as stated in description.!The reason that we chose this resort was because of the full kitchen and ability to cook which wasn’t available to us. We asked for these ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Maverick Resort
Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast

Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast

3 out of 5
98 Palm Coast Resort Blvd Palm Coast FL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Palm Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
Very happy with this stay, I wish every hotel had grounds like this. There is a huge live oak on the grounds and a very nice looking swimming pool that we didn't use. Amazingly peaceful and we loved the screened porch and water features. Yes the inside is dated and shows its age a little, think Golden ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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