People tend to flock to Florida's hotspots, making them incredibly crowded and busy. This area, however, offers plenty of adventure without the crowds.

U.S. News took into account reader votes and factors like aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience to rank the best beaches in Florida ... coast of Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico.

Regardless of your budget and interests, these stretches of sand overlooking the Gulf of Mexico serve as ideal settings for your next beach getaway. (Getty Images)| The Florida Gulf Coast city of ...

There must be a dozen sites ranking the "best Florida beach" based on advertiser dollars. Our ranks come from real Florida ...

On the north side of the inlet ... divers know some of the best underwater views are north, just offshore from Jupiter Beach. The Gulf Stream swoops in close to Florida’s flanks here, turning ...

For sugar-white sand and crystal-clear water, Clearwater, Florida takes the cake as one of the best beach destinations.

I spent time along ... green Gulf of Mexico, but the area also had beach bars, souvenir shops, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants that reminded me I was still in my state. Some of the best meals ...

Florida boasts some of the best beaches in the world and many are located on the Gulf Coast. Clearwater Beach, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Crescent Beach in Siesta Key sport powdery white sands and ...