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Old 04-22-2008, 10:32 AM
 
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What are some of the better beaches east of Orlando and approximately how long does it take to get there?
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Old 04-22-2008, 11:16 AM
 
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Personally I like cocoa beach it`s quieter then most of the others like daytona. And it`s within a resonable drive time from orlando. There are also some nice beaches around Melborne.
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Old 04-22-2008, 11:25 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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I haven't been to Cocoa but would like to try it out.
I live about halfway in between Daytona and Orlando so I go to Ponce Inlet and drive on to the beach by the jetty. This is right down by the inlet and red lighthouse.
There is a lifeguard there AND there is also a shower house with bathrooms which is convenient.

Ponce Inlet is right above New Smyrna and right below Port Orange.

New Smyrna is a nice beach but there is also a high incidence of shark bites on this beach.
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Old 04-22-2008, 11:28 AM
 
Location: Orlando, FL
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I definitely agree. It depends what you are looking for. I also like the beaches around St Augustine, but they are further away. Around 2 hours away.
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:21 PM
 
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Thanks guys! I'll get out my ole trusty map and find those places.
Hmmm, shark bites? Not so sure about that.
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:36 AM
 
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Talking Shark Bites??????

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I haven't been to Cocoa but would like to try it out.
I live about halfway in between Daytona and Orlando so I go to Ponce Inlet and drive on to the beach by the jetty. This is right down by the inlet and red lighthouse.
There is a lifeguard there AND there is also a shower house with bathrooms which is convenient.

Ponce Inlet is right above New Smyrna and right below Port Orange.

New Smyrna is a nice beach but there is also a high incidence of shark bites on this beach.

Okay,I'm going to stick up for our large teethed finned friend.If there are sharks in the water,get out and let them pass.Don't let your kids go out on a boogie board and don't just sit there and read a book while your 10 & 5 year old are in the water. Common sense will help you to manage to live in harmony with these beautiful but deadly creatures.Remember,they do not attack a human as we are not part of their common diet.But if your out in the deep waters or resemble a seal being on a boogie board ,or you have an open cut(even from sea shells on your foot) you may look and smell like dinner.I have lived along floridas beaches for awhile and I have learned that I am a visitor in their world and need to respect that!
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