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Not an issue? Same could be said about warm water at South Florida beaches in the summer.
Maybe so, I know it wouldnt stop me. I do know that laying on the beach in California in summer is more comfortable than in SoFlorida in summer. The rest of the year, you are right on.
The point I was making is that you can't cool off at one of Florida's beaches when the air temperature is 85 degrees, the humidity is 85% and the water temperature is 80-85 degrees.
Ewwww,that's why I detest 'slimeball' feeling humidity! :[
Ewwww,that's why I detest 'slimeball' feeling humidity! :[
Even out here, I know what it's like. A few times a year, there is hot weather and high humidity. Due to the remnants of a hurricane or thunderstorms drifting in from the desert. It is very uncomfortable walking outside and it feels so much better when the dry weather returns. The temperature goes up (from about 85 to 95 degrees), but the lower humidity really makes a difference.
If southern Florida had the same weather but with less humidity, it would be tempting for me to live there. But, then again, I would miss the mountain views out here...
Just wondering why South Florida was chosen to represent Florida beaches. Was it just random?
The beaches in the Florida Panhandle are the finest beaches in Florida, though not too many people outside the region realize it.
The Panhandle (The Emerald Coast) has ultra white sand made of 99% pure quartz that washed down from the Appalachian mountains and the warm water is crystal clear like the Caribbean. Lower population, but lots of restaurants too.
Anyway, if you include the area, California beaches don't stand a chance.
Just wondering why South Florida was chosen to represent Florida beaches. Was it just random?
The beaches in the Florida Panhandle are the finest beaches in Florida, though not too many people outside the region realize it.
The Panhandle (The Emerald Coast) has ultra white sand made of 99% pure quartz that washed down from the Appalachian mountains and the warm water is crystal clear like the Caribbean. Lower population, but lots of restaurants too.
Anyway, if you include the area, California beaches don't stand a chance.
Not quite. Those beaches on the redneck riviera are pretty and the sand is great, but its not the best in Florida. I think South Fla is better, the water is blue vs green. There is so little wave action on the gulf that the walkable wet sand area is so small that you lose a lot. The heavy salty ocean air isnt as thick. Too many pine trees in that area with flat topography, you dont even know your at the beach until you are right on it. Pluses and minuses, but overall I'd take California beaches over the panhandle.
Just wondering why South Florida was chosen to represent Florida beaches. Was it just random?
The beaches in the Florida Panhandle are the finest beaches in Florida, though not too many people outside the region realize it.
The Panhandle (The Emerald Coast) has ultra white sand made of 99% pure quartz that washed down from the Appalachian mountains and the warm water is crystal clear like the Caribbean. Lower population, but lots of restaurants too.
Anyway, if you include the area, California beaches don't stand a chance.
South Florida for sure has better beaches, they are warm and crystal clear.
Southern California beaches are freezing and you need a wet suit.
Both are nice places though, Southern California has great surrounding scenary.
SoCal beachers aren't freezing. If my 4 year old daughter and countless other children can play in the water without a wet suit, then so can anyone. Seriously, grow some.
SoCal beachers aren't freezing. If my 4 year old daughter and countless other children can play in the water without a wet suit, then so can anyone. Seriously, grow some.
Growing up, we reserved a coarse name of a female body part for kids who whined about ocean temps. I thought all those cold winters were supposed to bolster the character, make you tough. You're walking around in the air nearly every second of your life, hardened by the elements, dominating your environment. But apparently all that goes out the window with the slightest contact with water under 65 degrees. It’s like that movie "Signs".
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