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There is so much more to Florida than crowded tourist attractions, mind-boggling news stories, and bad drivers. A closer look reveals sparkling gems dotting the coastline like lanterns that beckon and illuminate the lesser known destinations the locals actually beg us not to talk about!

Sorry, you locals, we’re here to give away some of coastal Florida’s best kept secrets: the best places to dine and to drink, and the best bungalow, boutique hotel, or privately owned vacation rental for your visit. At Beaches, Bars and Bungalows we’re committed to supporting local, family owned businesses – no chain restaurants, no cookie cutter big name hotels. We believe that when visiting coastal Florida, much of your time is spent outside the room. We do have our standards:  light, fresh spaces with good design and supreme comfort are at the top of the list as well as, whenever possible, within walking distance of the chosen bar or restaurant.

Our recommendations are based on personal experience and/or many hours of research as well as speaking with locals and others who have visited the destinations.

Come along – let’s go to the beach!

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All the information provided on Beaches, Bars and Bungalows is for general and entertainment purposes only and is the opinion of our writers based on our experiences. Beaches, Bars and Bungalows is not responsible for fellow travelers’ experiences in any way.

We make no promises, warranties, or representations of any kind regarding accuracy or reliability of any product or service, current prices, opening hours, menu items, amenities or any information, as all info is subject to change.

All photos our ours, unless otherwise noted. Use of our photos is prohibited without written consent. We love to share though – just ask! And include our link.

Any personal information, including contact info, provided to us will be kept private. We will never spam our readers or sell information.

Occasionally we are offered complimentary stays or products to review, and in this case and all others our opinions are ours alone. We have made a commitment to never give a bad review; if we don’t like a place, we won’t talk about it, and we would never review a product that we wouldn’t normally use and seek out.

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16 Comments

  1. Love love love your site!!

    1. Yay so do we! And we’re so happy you love it too. Keep checking back; we’re visiting off-the-beaten-path Florida whenever we get the chance. More good info to come!

  2. Marybeth – I LOOOOVE the concept of this site! (Especially being on the coast of Florida.) I will send you a few of my favorites!!!

    1. Thanks Dawn! I’ll look forward to your suggestions!

  3. Love this website. We are always looking for words to describe why we love Indialantic so much. You get it!!

    1. Thanks Russ! We love visiting the “off the tourist radar” towns. Indialantic is one of the best!

  4. Jack Richards

    Love this url and look forward to some nice spots. I am buying the little beach house just up the road from you

    1. Oh cool! But wait… I didn’t want anyone to know where our beach house is… 😉

  5. Great job! Have you visited anna maria island yet? 7.5 miles of sandy non commercial paradise. Plus my tiny biz offers massage on the beach in a tiki hut.

    1. Yes Amanda, we were married there! And have visited again several times; it is our most favorite island in Florida. We will look for you next time we come! Thank you for you sweet comment.

  6. Checking out your site is so much fun after meeting you and discovered how fun and great you are ☺️
    Will be in touch for our future trip in Florida ❤️
    Jacinthe & William

    1. Thanks so much for checking out our site Jacinthe and William! It was awesome meeting you two! You just never know, if you’re brave enough to ask to share a table what interesting people you can meet! Yes let us know when you will be back.

  7. Kinda off-topic but did I see a pet squirrel in one of your posts and if yes, what’s it like taking care of a squirrel?

    Love your blog!

    Thanks,
    – Soon-to-be-Floridians

    1. Hi John! I saw your comment but wasn’t able to answer right away because our squirrel, Illy, had had surgery and we were preparing for his 2nd one. You may have seen now that he didn’t make it through the 2nd surgery, and I’ve written a new post about this, and him. It was actually a great experience; wouldn’t change it for the world. Weird, I know, and some people looked at us like we were crazy. If you want to read more I have a pretty detailed post about him that was written a few years ago, “A Squirrel Lives in Our Beach House.” Thanks for commenting and for your kind words about the blog. This is my creative outlet and there is just so much to see and do and marvel at in our beloved Sunshine State. Welcome, in advance!

  8. Hi I,m Neil from England I really am hooked on your website and the photos are stunning ! Hope you stay safe in these nasty times with the virus 🙁 Also must say i love Mr Squirrel ha! we have lots of them over here in England 🙂

    1. Hi Neil from Marybeth and Robert!Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m still an amateur at photography but yes sometimes they turn out well! We are doing all we can to stay safe, we hope you all in England are too. Our squirrel was certainly a huge part of our family. 🙂

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