• I've been a Florida resident for nearly a decade, and have visited beach communities on both coasts. • My all-time favorite Florida beach town (other than the one I live in) is 30A's Seaside. • Though many love spots like Rosemary Beach and Miami, they just don't do it for me.

The communities along Florida's coastline are pretty special — each has a unique vibe and its own list of things to offer visitors.

While living here for nearly a decade, I've visited plenty of these beachy spots along both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Though there are still lots on my must-visit list, from Jacksonville to Sarasota, I've seen quite a bit of what the Sunshine State has to offer.

Here are four Florida beach towns, cities, and communities I always recommend to visitors, and three I think are O

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