orangetravelcat1

Which FL beaches come closest to Caribbean beaches, in terms of white sand and clear water?

Cranachin

Beaches between Perdido Key and Panama City are famously white. Not sure how they compare to the Caribbean, though.

stevelyon

In my opinion they are much better. I loved Sannibel and Captiva, but Lovers Key is also beautiful.

starrs

Any of the beaches on the Gulf would work.

My favorites are those in the Panhandle along 30a.

http://30a.com/category/beaches/

bachslunch

Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota definitely has the "white sand" to qualify.

Dukey1

I agree that the beaches on the Gulf side including the panhandle would qualify rather than those over here on the "best side" facing the Atlantic.

The Caribbean???? WHITE sand? Depends on the island I suspect.

orangetravelcat1

Thanks, will check out the recommendations. I'm familiar with the East Coast FL beaches. Went to Sanibel once and loved the Ding Darling sanctuary but beaches on Sanibel were full of shells.