7 Best Beaches Along the Florida/Georgia Border

There are dozens of beaches along the Florida/Georgia borderline that are perfect for a day trip, or a week in a vacation rental. These locations are a quick trip from Atlanta and there is so much to do once you arrive. There are beautiful white sand beaches to explore with clear shallow waters, restaurants and many other attractions.

We’ve nominated seven of our absolute favorite Florida Panhandle beaches for you to check out. Happy planning!

7 Amazing Florida Panhandle Beaches Near Georgia

Pensacola Beach

This area is known for its gorgeous extensive soft white sand beaches. There are private areas of the beach if you are looking for a more laid back experience and then also busier sections with lifeguards. These beaches are great for a couple and also completely family friendly. There is something for everyone. Fishing is a popular sport here and there are lots of great places to fish. There is also a massive Pensacola Beach Boardwalk that offers lots of restaurant options, shopping and other activities. 

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Perdido Key State Park

This state park is located on a barrier island. There is so much to explore and so much wildlife to see. The beaches have spectacular sand dunes with even more amazing views. There are picnic tables available if you decide to bring a picnic lunch. Sea turtles and local birds are often spotted here enjoying their natural habitat. For additional adventures make sure to check out the Big Lagoon State Recreation Area.

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Santa Rosa Beach

This charming area has beautiful beaches, upscale restaurants and shopping and gorgeous luxury beach houses. The water is clear here, so you can actually see the fish swimming around. It is a great spot for snorkeling or just relaxing on the white sand beach. There are lifeguards in the summer. Another popular draw of this location is the unique artist colony known as Gulf Place.

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Grayton Beach State Park

This park located between Destin and Panama City is an ideal location for families. There is so much to do here including biking, hiking and all sorts of water activities like canoeing and kayaking. This beach has been recognized many times as one the most stunning beaches in the area, which makes it a definite bucket list visit. There is also a well known historic village nearby to check out after a day at the beach.

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Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a popular place for “spring breakers” but also has tons of family attractions, great restaurants and things to do for any adventure seeking traveler. The weather here is amazing year-round so anytime of year is good to visit. The beaches are great for all sorts of activities including jet skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding and much more. St. Andrews State Beach Park offers many of these activities and is one popular spot to set up for the day. 

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St. George Island State Park

This unique spot is known for its natural beauty and habitat. This park is not as developed as some other areas around here and is home to all sorts of amazing birds and wildlife. You can camp here, bring your boat for fishing or collect amazing shells on the beach. This state park is known to be a great spot for bird watching in the fall. The beaches are great for relaxing and swimming. There are also two cool lighthouses to explore. As a note, these beaches do not have lifeguards. This is a great place to take a much needed retreat to unwind and get back to the simpler things in life. 

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Navarre Beach

This area of the panhandle is quaint and pristine with a local flair. The beaches are known as some of the best around and have beautiful white sand and emerald waters that everyone talks about in this part of Florida. This is a great beach to relax or collect some of the many unique seashells that have washed ashore. The pier here has some great fishing, restaurants and other family friendly attractions. If you are looking for a tranquil laid back experience this beach is the one for you! 

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