About Florida

Florida is situated on the southeast tip of the United States. It is largely a coastal state surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico with Georgia and Alabama sitting on the top border. It became a state in 1845 and is well known today as a hot vacation spot for people from all over the world. It is home to some of the most well known American beaches, including Daytona Beach, Clearwater Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Key West.

These beaches happen to also be the most popular spots for high school and college aged kids partying through Spring Break, which is a week during March or April (depending on school) when kids are released from class for vacation. This time is known as Spring Break season on the most popular Florida beaches, which are overrun with beach parties that typically include a lot of alcohol, bikini contests, and other fun adventures.

Tourists come to Florida year round to visit these beaches as well as smaller, remote beaches that offer a more relaxed, quiet environment. The main attractions are the sand, sun, surfing waves and amazing ocean views, but other activities in beach towns include touring the Kennedy Space Center near Cocoa Beach, taking pirate cruises on Clearwater Beach, or snapping pictures of the South Beach Art Deco District where well over 800 art deco-styled buildings grace the landscape.

Of course, Florida remains a top destination for honeymooners and retirees who want warmer weather and constant amusement. Families also consider the state ideal for summer vacations because of many exciting theme parks such as the world renowned Walt Disney World.

Cities in Florida