Florida’s Gulf Coast Is Rising in Popularity, According to Vrbo

Florida has lengthy been People’ go-to spring break vacation spot—Orlando is widespread with households on college trip and Miami is world-famous for its vibrant seashore celebration scenes. However a brand new aspect of the Sunshine State is quickly gaining recognition this 12 months: the Gulf Coast.

In its Vrbo’s 2025 Vacation Guide, which was obtained in a press launch by Journey + Leisure, the holiday rental web site reported that Florida’s Gulf Coast seashore cities—particularly Clearwater, Rosemary Seashore, and Miramar Seashore—are amongst its most “in-demand locations” for the March and April journey intervals. These small seashore cities boast soothing heat blue waters, white sand seashores, and laid-back, easygoing vibes.

Essentially the most populated of the three, Clearwater has garnered nationwide consideration lately. The town will get 360 days of sunshine per 12 months and has an annual sandcastle pageant and miles of dreamy Gulf Coast shores. Enjoyable actions to do round city embody visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (recognized for rescuing, rehabbing, and releasing sea creatures) and shopping the nightly pop-up market at Pier 60.

Rosemary Seashore and Miramar Seashore, however, are each positioned in South Walton County, which has 26 miles of sugary white sand seashores and 16 seashore communities. In Rosemary Seashore, guests will discover Dutch West Indies-inspired structure in addition to a walkable city middle. Miramar Seashore is positioned 24 miles east of Rosemary Seashore and is understood for the variety of outside actions out there right here, from biking to pickleball to parasailing. However, in the event you’d relatively take it straightforward, head to Grand Boulevard, a procuring and eating vacation spot.

Should you’re on the lookout for a spot to remain within the space, Vrbo has suggestions in spades. In Clearwater Seashore, there is a two-bedroom beach bungalow; Miramar Seashore affords a six-bedroom beachfront home that may sleep 25; and in Seagrove Seashore (which is in between Miramar Seashore and Rosemary Seashore), you’ll find this resort-like property that has two swimming pools.

Different spring break getaways on Vrbo’s radar embody widespread Colorado ski resorts equivalent to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone, and Arizona locations like Phoenix and Scottsdale.