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Old 02-16-2008, 01:42 PM
 
Location: Southwest FL
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We live in Naples fl, but haven't spent any time in north Fl aside from passing through to another state, or in the panhandle. Any recommendations on nice towns to visit, with pretty drive around scenery, and places to "tinker around?" We have 2 girls ages 7 and 5 who are usually up for anything. We are even considering renting a place for a week. This would be an August vacation before kids return to school. Thanks for any info or suggestions.
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Old 02-16-2008, 04:34 PM
 
Location: in the southwest
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You might like Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, Port St Joe, and/or Apalachicola.
The Forgotten Coast (http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/travel/beaches/stories/0521mexicobeach.html - broken link)
This is a quieter part of Florida.
In the last picture with the dog, note how empty the stretch of coastline is. This is along St Joseph Bay between Port St Joe and Mexico Beach. You can sometimes walk for quite a while without seeing much of anything except beach and wildlife.



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Old 02-16-2008, 07:48 PM
 
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August will be hot, so the beach might be your best bet.

Hannah Park near Mayport is nice. A nice beach with lush woods behind the dunes.

Cumberland Island, just north of Fernendina is spactacular.

There are some beautiful springs around Gainesville. Some quaint old small towns too, like Micanopy, McIntosh, and Evinston.
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Old 02-16-2008, 08:08 PM
 
Location: Living in Paradise
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We live in Naples fl, but haven't spent any time in north Fl aside from passing through to another state, or in the panhandle. Any recommendations on nice towns to visit, with pretty drive around scenery, and places to "tinker around?" We have 2 girls ages 7 and 5 who are usually up for anything. We are even considering renting a place for a week. This would be an August vacation before kids return to school. Thanks for any info or suggestions.

Here are a few links that might give you an idea of what is available, locations are within an hour drive from each other:

Navarre
Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa County, Florida,Northwest Florida

Destin
Destin Florida

Fort Walton Beach & Destin
Home - Destin~Fort Walton Beach~Okaloosa Island~Florida
Things to do in Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Old 02-16-2008, 08:15 PM
 
Location: Miami
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I second Destin, the beaches there are the prettiest IMO in the state.
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Old 02-16-2008, 11:09 PM
 
Location: Foothills of the Appalachians
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Check out Seaside or Watercolor .... along the Scenic Hwy 30A
or you can learn about the different beaches here ...

Beaches of South Walton, Florida Travel & Vacation Guide - Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast

Discover30A.com: Travel Guide for Scenic Route 30-A in Walton County, Florida

If you need any suggestions or help .... let us know and we will do our best.
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:28 AM
 
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Default Perdido Key, FL

Perdido Key, FL is a great place to go in Northwest Florida. I live just outside of there and go to relax every weekend. The seafood is amazing and the whole place is very family friendly. If you can, go to FloraBama and the Wharf. They are the two biggest hot spots in Perdido. A week getaway is very affordable.
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:41 PM
 
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I third Destin area . Tons of watersport activities, glass bottom boat rides for the family, the most beautiful beaches around..pure white sand, live music outside at alot of places , great restaurants, etc... www.emeraldcoastguide.com for a complete list including coupons in the back of the guide. Traffic can be bad thru Destin on Route 98 however. Lots of Tourists down there now.
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Old 07-28-2009, 04:26 PM
 
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Default Perdido Key in Jan or Feb

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Perdido Key, FL is a great place to go in Northwest Florida. I live just outside of there and go to relax every weekend. The seafood is amazing and the whole place is very family friendly. If you can, go to FloraBama and the Wharf. They are the two biggest hot spots in Perdido. A week getaway is very affordable.
I'm interested in Perdido Key. What is the weather like in Jan.or Feb.? Is it sunny? Can you get by with wearing a jacket in the early cooler mornings and late evenings? Do you need a jacket during the day when the sun is shining? I realize it is cooler in North Florida but if it is a bit warmer during the day that's alright.
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Old 07-28-2009, 06:14 PM
 
Location: Niceville, FL
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Mid-December through late February weather in the Panhandle can be pretty random. The daytime high might be 65, or it might be 42. Overnight lows might be 47 or 27.
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