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Top Surfing Destinations In Florida

Jacksonville, FL
(0.7 mi.)
Cocoa Beach, FL
(153 mi.)
Jupiter, FL
(144 mi.)

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Surfing in Jupiter Beach in Jupiter, Florida

Jupiter, Florida (Jerry Judge/courtesy, Town of Jupiter)

Florida Overview

Although it's the state nickname, describing Florida as the Sunshine State is like calling Katie Couric "perky." Sure, it's true, but not all the time -- and it doesn't nearly begin to describe the state's other marketable assets. There's a lot more to the state than just sunshine -- which, by the way, isn't even a 24/7 given; it does rain here. Weather aside, choosing the best of Florida is by no means simple. While millions of visitors flock here to escape the bleakness of winter and landlocked locations, they don't all come down for sun, fun, and Mickey Mouse. Granted, the promise of (mostly) clear skies and 800 miles of sparkling, sandy beaches is alluring, as are the animatronics and roller coasters in Orlando and Tampa, but there's much more to the state than that. In fact, in many ways, Florida is like a beautiful, blond beauty queen whom everyone thinks is all fluff until they find out she happens to be a Rhodes scholar. More than meets the eye has made this one of the country's most popular year-round vacation destinations. Read More

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Feature Articles

Easy Rollers
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The best beaches for practicing your moves offer slow, gentle waves and a no-pressure atmosphere. Here are six of our faves.
The Best North American Beginner Surf Spots
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Southeast
Swellsville, USA
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Bare feet on hot sand. Surfboard on the waves. Lobster in the pot. A long, hot season to stay wet and never go back inside. summer starts here—don't let the screen door hit you on the way out.
Room & Board
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There's nothing like surf school to put parents in their place. At the end of the day, just like your eight-year-old, you may feel as mighty as Laird Hamilton—or like you've survived the spin cycle. We tracked down three top-notch schools that are perfect for parents and kids.
GORP - Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
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Gear

Surfing
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Get dialed for summer's coolest sport
Complete Gear Archives: Surfing
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things surfing.
Women’s Beach Gear Essentials
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Board Rules
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Rising star Dane Reynolds sheds some light on everyday surfing
Walden Retro Wing Swallow Surfboard
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Shred-Ready